Kate Upton addresses 2015 Marilyn Monroe comparisons: "Nowadays it's easy to be genuine... whereas I don't think Marilyn had that opportunity"

Kate Upton and Marilyn Monroe, sourced via Instagram

A 21-year-old Kate Upton was linked to a young Marilyn Monroe and it is no surprise why. They’re both blonde bombshells who have appeared on the covers of multiple publications, they’ve both acted in movies, and they're both known for being incredibly smart and dedicated professionals.

In an interview with Vogue in 2015, Upton was quizzed on whether she sees the resemblance herself and had an interesting take on the topic.

Monroe passed away in 1962, at the tender age of 36 but her legacy will live on forever. Just to be mentioned in the same league as her is the validation many women wish to seek, and Upton is no different.

Upton, just like her opposite number, is fun-loving and a huge fan favorite. They may have been accused of being dumb blondes due to their persona, but that is absolutely not true.

With her steady success in the industry, Upton’s work ethic is oh-so evident and has helped catapult her into the big leagues, and an MLB superstar boyfriend in Justin Verlander sure does help.

Kate Upton's career highlights

Upton, a fearless teenager, set out on her journey to break into the fashion industry at the age of 15.

She was also a remarkable horserider - a champion equestrian with numerous national awards.

Apart from modeling, Upton has also acted in movies, most notably “The Other Woman” and “The Layover.”

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Nikhil considers Roger Federer to be the best player to have graced the sport and fell in love with the Swiss at first sight in 2006. He rates Wimbledon at the top among all other events on the tennis calendar due to Federer’s dominance on the grass court and the Major's charm and aura.

As for the ever-ongoing GOAT debate, Nikhil feels that both Federer and Rafael Nadal deserve the title as apart from being extraordinary tennis players, they are also exemplary all-round human beings.

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