Kate Upton denies scary message was about Justin Verlander

Kate Upton recently used her Instagram Stories to address concerns surrounding a past post in which she described a disturbing incident involving a 'drunk and high' father potentially endangering a child. Clarifying the situation, which she had shared about a month ago, she stressed that her comments did not pertain to her husband, Justin Verlander, a professional baseball player for the Houston Astros, with whom she has a six-year-old daughter named Genevieve. Many of her followers had misunderstood the message, mistaking it as a reference to Verlander rather than her sister’s daughter. Upton expressed that their family situation is complicated and distressing, especially given the involvement of legal professionals managing her niece's safety. Upton further explained the nature of the situation that prompted her initial post: it involved a father who she claimed had recently come out of rehab. She conveyed a frightening scenario wherein this intoxicated father threatened a taxi driver with a gun if the driver did not drop them off on the side of the road at midnight, potentially endangering his child's life. The taxi driver, however, prioritized the child's safety over his own and refused to comply with the father’s demands. This situation prompted Upton to seek advice from her followers, asking for insights from lawyers, advocates, and parents regarding the potential legal implications, categorizing the incident as either an emergency or a crime. In her Instagram clarification, Upton expressed gratitude towards her followers for their concern and emphasized her belief that the legal system often prioritizes a parent's privacy over a child's safety. She stressed that both she and her husband are actively working with her sister to ensure the safety and well-being of her niece, whom she praised for her bravery in navigating such a difficult experience. Upton's comments aimed to remove any misconceptions regarding her family's involvement in the alarming situation and reaffirm that her immediate family remains committed to protecting their daughter from any threats. The complexities of family dynamics and the interaction with legal systems regarding child welfare have raised issues that Upton feels must be discussed openly. She implied that more emphasis should be placed on protecting children, rather than shielding parental rights that may come at the expense of a child's safety. Upton concluded her message by encouraging her followers to keep her niece in their thoughts and to recognize the challenges faced by many families navigating similar emergencies.