Kate Upton and Justin Verlander turned the MLB All-Star red carpet into a family moment, bringing both of their children along for what is likely one of Verlander’s final All-Star appearances as an active player.
People reported that Upton and Verlander posed with daughter Genevieve and son Bellamy Brooks at the 2026 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 14.
OutKick reported that Verlander has announced he will retire after the 2026 season.
The Family Coordinated for the Red Carpet
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Upton wore a short off-the-shoulder dress with gold heels and sunglasses, while Verlander matched the polished family look in a blue suit, white collared shirt and sunglasses.
Their daughter Genevieve wore a white two-piece outfit with a matching headband and silver shoes. Upton also held their young son, Bellamy Brooks, who wore brown overalls, a white collared shirt and brown shoes.
The family posed together during the red carpet event at Independence Mall, giving photographers a rare full-family appearance before the All-Star Game festivities.
The Moment Came After Verlander’s Retirement News
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Verlander announced on July 8 that the 2026 season will be his last, saying he did not want to retire because of a date or milestone, but because “the game” had told him it was time.
People reported that Verlander thanked his family, especially Upton, for standing with him through every season, rehab and high and low.
Verlander Was Honored as an All-Star Legend Pick
Verlander was named an All-Star Legend Pick by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. MLB said the selection recognized his greatness across a 21-year major league career.
The Associated Press reported that the Philadelphia crowd gave him a warm ovation during what the public address announcer called his 10th and final All-Star Game.
He did not pitch in the game as he continues working back from a hamstring injury, but he still played a role in the American League clubhouse. AP reported that Toronto manager John Schneider asked Verlander to speak to the team about appreciating the All-Star honor.
Upton and Verlander Have Made Baseball a Family Story
Upton and Verlander first met while filming a commercial in 2012, got engaged in 2016 and married in 2017 shortly after Verlander won the World Series.
They welcomed Genevieve in 2018 and expanded their family with Bellamy in 2025.