History of Caitlin Upton in Timeline

Caitlin "Caite" Upton is a former American beauty queen who held the title of Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2007. She went on to represent South Carolina in the Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant, where she finished as the third runner-up. Currently, she works as a real estate agent.

March 27, 1989: Birth of Caitlin Upton

On March 27, 1989, Caitlin "Caite" Upton (born Lauren Caitlin Upton) was born in Lexington, South Carolina.

November 2006: Caitlin Upton Crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA

Caitlin Upton was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA in November 2006 at the state pageant.

August 2007: Caitlin Upton's Miss Teen USA Response Garners Attention

In August 2007, at the Miss Teen USA pageant, Caitlin Upton's response to a geography question posed by judge Aimee Teegarden went viral.

2007: Caitlin Upton Competes in Miss Teen USA

In 2007, Caitlin Upton competed in the Miss Teen USA pageant, where she placed as third runner-up.

May 23, 2008: Caitlin Upton Appears in Weezer's "Pork and Beans" Music Video

On May 23, 2008, Caitlin Upton made a cameo appearance in Weezer's music video for "Pork and Beans."

2010: Caitlin Upton Competes on The Amazing Race

Caitlin Upton, credited as Caite Upton, participated in The Amazing Race 16 with her then-boyfriend Brent Horne, finishing in third place in 2010.

2015: Caitlin Upton Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

In 2015, Caitlin Upton revealed in an interview with New York Magazine that the backlash from her 2007 Miss Teen USA response led to severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

2016: Caitlin Upton Marries Charlie McNeil

Caitlin Upton married personal trainer Charlie McNeil in 2016.

March 2019: Recordings of Tucker Carlson About Caitlin Upton Surface

Recordings of Tucker Carlson making derogatory comments about Caitlin Upton's intelligence and speculating about her personal life on Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show surfaced in March 2019.

December 2019: Caitlin Upton Announces Pregnancy

In December 2019, Caitlin Upton announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Danny White.

January 2020: Caitlin Upton Welcomes First Son

Caitlin Upton and Danny White welcomed their first son in January 2020.

2020: Caitlin Upton Expresses Political Views Online

Caitlin Upton voiced her support for Donald Trump, conservative beliefs, claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, and Students for Trump material online.

March 2021: Caitlin Upton Welcomes Second Son

Caitlin Upton and Danny White welcomed their second son in March 2021.

August 2024: JD Vance References Caitlin Upton in Social Media Post

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance posted a clip of Caitlin Upton's 2007 Miss Teen USA response on social media in August 2024, drawing criticism for rehashing a sensitive event in Upton's past.