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Lauren Caitlin "Caite" Upton (born March 27, 1989) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2007 and represented South Carolina at Miss Teen USA 2007 where she placed third runner-up.
I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, um, some people out there in our nation don't have maps and, uh, I believe that our, uh, education like such as, uh, South Africa and, uh, the Iraq and everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uh, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., uh, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future.
As a guest on NBC's The Today Show shortly after the pageant, Upton told Ann Curry and Matt Lauer that she was overwhelmed when asked the question and did not comprehend it correctly. The Today Show hosts gave Upton another opportunity to answer. She responded:
Well personally, my friends and I, we know exactly where the United States is on our map. I don't know anyone else who doesn't. And if the statistics are correct, I believe that there should be more emphasis on geography in our education so people will learn how to read maps better.Both Curry and Lauer, along with unseen crew members, applauded her response.
Upton recounted specific incidents of harassment, including being taunted by a group of students at the University of South Carolina and receiving a threatening letter in her parents' mailbox. The letter contained hostile content, urging her to "go die" due to the pageant incident. Upton credited her family and close friends with providing essential support during this difficult time.
Upton has also modeled in advertisements for companies such as Nautica and Wrangler Jeans and has appeared in national magazines such as Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, and American Cheerleader. She later signed a deal with Donald Trump's modeling agency in New York City.
Upton appeared in Weezer's music video "Pork and Beans", which was released on May 23, 2008, where the microphone she held became a lightsaber. In the same video, Upton blends "Maps" in a Blendtec blender.
In 2010, Upton was a contestant on The Amazing Race 16, where she is credited as Caite Upton and finished the race in third place with her then-boyfriend Brent Horne.
The post received criticism for reviving a moment in Upton's life that she had previously described as traumatic.
In a follow-up interview with CNN, Vance stated that he was unaware of the negative impact the clip has had on Upton's mental health. While he expressed goodwill towards Upton, he declined to apologize, suggesting that humor has a place in political discourse.
Upton addressed the situation in a statement to Vanity Fair, noting her disappointment that the moment was still being referenced after 17 years. She highlighted the ongoing issue of cyberbullying and encouraged those experiencing similar challenges to seek support from relevant organizations, stating, "It's a shame that 17 years later this is still being brought up. Regardless of political beliefs, one thing I do know is that social media and online bullying needs to stop."
Upton has expressed Conservatism beliefs and support for President Donald Trump in 2024.
Personal life
Upton married personal trainer Charlie McNeil in 2016 and they divorced in 2019.
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Categories: 1989 Births, Living People, 21st-century Miss Teen Usa Delegates, 2007 Beauty Pageant Contestants, American Female Models, Victims Of Cyberbullying, Female Models From South Carolina, Participants In American Reality Television Series, People From Lexington, South Carolina, Place Of Birth Missing, Viral Videos
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