Kate Upton lands the cover of Sports Illustrated for the third time in six years.
The 24-year-old told Jimmy Kimmel she only learned she made the cover Monday.
On her Instagram, the model says she honored.
"Thank you @si_swimsuit and @mj_day for inviting me to be part of an issue that features and celebrates beauty and confidence in every shape and size #siswim17 #grateful"
Upton first appeared on the cover in 2011 and was named their "Rookie of the Year" and was their cover girl for 2012 and 2013.