Kate Upton sparks concerns with baffling post on ‘emergency’ situation involving ‘drunk and high’ father

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kate Upton reached out to her social media followers to weigh in on a troubling situation involving a father and his young daughter, sparking concerns among her fans.

The 32-year-old Sports Illustrated cover star took her Instagram Stories on November 15, calling on "lawyers/judges/advocates/law enforcement/parents" for their input on the alarming scenario.

Kate Upton shares concerning situation involving 'drunk and high' father and his daughter

Kate Upton, who is a mother herself, outlined a rather disturbing scenario in her Instagram post.

"A dad, recently out of rehab, is traveling alone with his 10-year-old daughter. He gets drunk and high on pills, says he has a gun on him, and threatens to shoot the taxi driver if he does not drop them off on the highway at midnight to walk home."

"Thankfully, the taxi driver refuses and would rather be shot than drop the little girl off on the highway," continued the model, according to the Independent.

The model posed critical questions to her followers: “Is this an emergency? A crime? Would you be scared for your child?”

To encourage responses, Upton included a Feedback option, inviting her followers to share their thoughts.

However, Upton did not elaborate further or clarify whether the scenario was real or hypothetical, leaving followers to speculate on the details.

Upton has 6.6 million Instagram followers.

Kate Upton's Instagram followers offer words of advice

Kate Upton's social media post evoked strong reactions from fans who shared their thoughts on how the situation should have been handled.

One user chimed in, "Is this an emergency?” Is that a joke? Of course its a bloomin emergency."

Another added, "What the... girl call the cops and a lawyer. Hire some security."

Someone else noted, "Very strange indeed."

A follower remarked, "Yes, she should call the authorities, of course. This needs to be investigated and reported officially. She has to ask what to do. Did the Taxi driver report the incident to the police."

One comment read, "Sparks concern …. Exactly what she wanted to do. She could have just picked up the phone and called her lawyer but no; let’s ask strangers on the internet."

Kate Upton on how motherhood 'really changed everything'

Kate Upton, best known for her iconic appearances in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue during the 2010s, has built a multifaceted career beyond modeling.

She married professional baseball pitcher Justin Verlander in 2017, and their relationship has often been in the spotlight, particularly during Verlander’s major career milestones.

After Verlander’s triumphant 2022 MLB World Series win with the Houston Astros, Upton went viral for joining his post-game interview to celebrate.

When asked by former MLB star David Ortiz whether Verlander should retire or continue playing, Upton enthusiastically supported her husband’s passion for the game.

“I love watching my husband do what he loves to do,” she shared with the Fox Sports host. “When he’s pitching, it’s truly so creative and such an art, and we’re so honored to be a part of it.”

The couple welcomed their daughter, Genevieve “Vivi” Upton Verlander, in November 2018.

Motherhood has profoundly influenced Upton, as she revealed six months after Vivi’s birth. “She melts my heart. I’m so obsessed with her,” she told People.

Appearing on 'Today With Hoda & Jenna' in 2020, Upton reflected on how becoming a mother shifted her worldview: “Everything I do is for her. Wanting to make the world better for her. Wanting to be better for her. Wanting to be with her more.”

She added that motherhood had "really changed everything".

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