Kate Upton was named the Sexiest Woman Alive by People Magazine during the first-ever People Magazine Awards on Thursday night held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
During her acceptance speech, the Sports Illustrated model and The Other Woman star apologized to her 18-year-old brother and also addressed her boyfriend, Detroit Tigers pitcher, Justin Verlander.
“I'm so, so sorry to my 18-year-old brother. Poor David!" she laughed, adding, "Um, you're welcome, Justin.”
Upton is the first woman to be honored with the title of People’s Sexiest Woman Alive, sharing the spotlight with People’s Sexiest Man Alive, Chris Hemsoworth.
"This is such an honor to me because sexy to me means someone who's confident and happy," she also told the crowd while accepting the award.
Other winners at the event included Kate Hudson for Celebrity Role Model of the Year, Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss for Model of the Year and Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon for Talk Show Host of the Year.
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