About
Kate Lynne Bock Love is a Canadian model and entrepreneur whose sun-bright smile has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit every year since 2013. Landing the coveted 2020 cover alongside Olivia Culpo and Jasmine Sanders turned her from fan favorite into global name, but she never stopped at simply posing—today she designs jewelry, launches swimwear, and steers beverage-brand Pompette as chief brand officer. Away from cameras, she and NBA champion Kevin Love build a family life that now includes two little girls, born in 2023 and on Valentine’s Day 2025, proving her biggest role is “mom.”
Before Fame
Born on January 30 1988 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kate grew up in a French-immersion household and was happiest swimming, playing soccer, or racing down a hockey rink. A scout spotted her at age 12 while she was splashing around in a local pool; soon she was shooting for Abercrombie Kids. At 18 she packed a single suitcase for Paris, learning runway etiquette and perfecting her French accent while finishing homework between castings. Those early leaps—leaving home young, navigating new cities, picking up languages—built the confidence that still powers her business ventures today.
Trivia
- Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year: Her 2013 debut earned rookie honors and began an unbroken streak of annual appearances.
- Cover Girl: The 2020 triple-cover with Culpo and Sanders became one of the franchise’s best-selling issues.
- Entrepreneurial streak: She co-designed the Bond-Eye swim capsule, created the Cattura jewelry line, and founded Love Kate Inc. to manage brand partnerships.
- Music-video cameo: Comedy troupe The Lonely Island cast her as a stylish parody of Elvira Hancock in their viral “Jack Sparrow” video.
- Philanthropy ally: Together with Kevin Love she amplifies mental-health awareness, inspired by his own advocacy across the NBA.
Family Life
Kate and Kevin first crossed paths over coffee in New York City on July 31 2015, a low-key moment that blossomed into romance. Kevin proposed on her birthday in 2021; they wed in classic Gatsby-era glamour at the New York Public Library on June 25 2022. Their first daughter arrived June 10 2023 during the NBA Finals—Kevin famously skipped team travel to be present for the birth. A second daughter made her debut on February 14 2025, a sweet Valentine’s surprise the couple announced with heart-filled posts. Life now swings between Miami Heat schedules and nursery rhyme choruses, and Kate often shares playful snapshots that capture “mom life” beside beachfront sunsets.
Associated With
Bock’s modeling circle includes fellow SI cover stars Olivia Culpo and Jasmine Sanders, while fashion partnerships link her to Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, and Guess. In business she collaborates with Australian swim label Bond-Eye and beauty giants L’Oréal and Kérastase, and in sports she’s frequently photographed courtside beside Kevin Love and friends like LeBron James. Through every collaboration—runway, boardroom, or charity gala—she brings the same grounded energy that first turned a poolside discovery into an enduring, multifaceted career.
