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'''Camille Veronica Kostek''' (born February 19, 1992) is an American model, television presenter, and actress.<ref name=":82">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2019/04/26/camille-kostek-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-cover-model-2019|title=Camille Kostek lands SI Swimsuit 2019 cover|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A Day in the Life: SI Swimsuit Model Camille Kostek|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/day-life-si-swimsuit-model-131504345.html|access-date=February 16, 2019|publisher=Yahoo!|archive-date=May 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508100750/https://sports.yahoo.com/day-life-si-swimsuit-model-131504345.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She appeared in the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue|''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue]], and was featured on the cover of the magazine's 2019 edition.<ref name=":72">{{Cite web|title=Camille Kostek Talks #NeverNotDancing, Modeling And Finding Her Confidence|url=https://www.reebok.co.uk/blog/326994-camille-kostek-talks-nevernotdancing-modeling-and-finding-her-confidence|access-date=February 26, 2019|website=Reebok UK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kickham|first=Debbi|title=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl Camille Kostek: My Favorite Trips and Travel Tips|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/debbikickham/2019/11/26/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-cover-girl-camille-kostek-my-favorite-trips-and-travel-tips/|access-date=December 28, 2019|website=Forbes}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/style/camille-kostek-covers-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-as-a-rookie/|title=Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover – as a Rookie!|website=People|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> |
'''Camille Veronica Kostek''' (born February 19, 1992) is an American model, television presenter, and actress.<ref name=":82">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2019/04/26/camille-kostek-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-cover-model-2019|title=Camille Kostek lands SI Swimsuit 2019 cover|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A Day in the Life: SI Swimsuit Model Camille Kostek|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/day-life-si-swimsuit-model-131504345.html|access-date=February 16, 2019|publisher=Yahoo!|archive-date=May 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508100750/https://sports.yahoo.com/day-life-si-swimsuit-model-131504345.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She appeared in the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue|''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue]], and was featured on the cover of the magazine's 2019 edition.<ref name=":72">{{Cite web|title=Camille Kostek Talks #NeverNotDancing, Modeling And Finding Her Confidence|url=https://www.reebok.co.uk/blog/326994-camille-kostek-talks-nevernotdancing-modeling-and-finding-her-confidence|access-date=February 26, 2019|website=Reebok UK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kickham|first=Debbi|title=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl Camille Kostek: My Favorite Trips and Travel Tips|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/debbikickham/2019/11/26/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-cover-girl-camille-kostek-my-favorite-trips-and-travel-tips/|access-date=December 28, 2019|website=Forbes}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/style/camille-kostek-covers-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-as-a-rookie/|title=Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover – as a Rookie!|website=People|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> |
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Kostek is the [[Correspondent|on-field host]] of the game show [[Wipeout (2021 game show)|''Wipeout'']] on [[TBS (American TV channel)|TBS]], and in 2022 began hosting [[NBC]]'s ''[[Dancing with Myself (TV series)|Dancing with Myself]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=2022-03-15 |title='Dancing With Myself': Shaquille O'Neal & Liza Koshy Join Shakira As Series Creators; Camille Kostek To Host |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/dancing-with-myself-shaquille-oneal-liza-koshy-camille-kostek-1234979228/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> She also appeared in the film ''[[Free Guy]]'' (2021). |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Kostek was born in [[Killingworth, Connecticut|Killingworth]], Connecticut on February 19, 1992, to Alan Kostek, a [[general contractor]], and Christina (née Decosta), a gym manager.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=https://www.c-heads.com/2016/04/19/living-in-boston-camille-kostek-by-lauren-engel/|title=Living in Boston- Camille Kostek by Lauren Engel|last1=photographer|first1=Engel LaurenEurasian|last2=vids 📍LA|first2=I. make|date=April 19, 2016|website=C-Heads Magazine|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> She is the eldest of four siblings, and is of [[Polish Americans|Polish]], [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and [[Jamaican Americans|Jamaican]] descent.<ref name=":02" /> She started taking ballet lessons when she was three years old, and continued her training at [[Broadway Dance Center]] in New York City while competing nationally.<ref name=":02" /> At Haddam-Killingworth High School she was a [[Cheerleading|cheerleader]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shorelinetimes.com/sports/shoreline-conference-honors-scholar-athletes/article_a2053351-0a41-5c24-9d77-6874068f6f8b.html|title=Shoreline Conference honors 117 Scholar Athletes|author=Staff reports|website=Shoreline Times|access-date=May 23, 2019}}</ref> [[lacrosse]] varsity captain,<ref name=":32">{{Cite web|url=https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/Small-town-Connecticut-girl-defies-modeling-12273870.php|title=Small-town Connecticut girl defies modeling convention, lands Sports Illustrated's coveted swimsuit issue|last=Cassandra Day|date=October 12, 2017|website=The Middletown Press|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> and host of her high school's broadcasting program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/spotlight.html|title=Official Website of the New England Patriots {{!}} Cheerleaders – Spotlight|date=November 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127213652/http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/spotlight.html|archive-date=November 27, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> She majored in communications with a minor in Business at [[Eastern Connecticut State University]]. She played lacrosse for Eastern before |
Kostek was born in [[Killingworth, Connecticut|Killingworth]], Connecticut on February 19, 1992, to Alan Kostek, a [[general contractor]], and Christina (née Decosta), a gym manager.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=https://www.c-heads.com/2016/04/19/living-in-boston-camille-kostek-by-lauren-engel/|title=Living in Boston- Camille Kostek by Lauren Engel|last1=photographer|first1=Engel LaurenEurasian|last2=vids 📍LA|first2=I. make|date=April 19, 2016|website=C-Heads Magazine|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> She is the eldest of four siblings, and is of [[Polish Americans|Polish]], [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and [[Jamaican Americans|Jamaican]] descent.<ref name=":02" /> She started taking ballet lessons when she was three years old, and continued her training at [[Broadway Dance Center]] in New York City while competing nationally.<ref name=":02" /> At Haddam-Killingworth High School she was a [[Cheerleading|cheerleader]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shorelinetimes.com/sports/shoreline-conference-honors-scholar-athletes/article_a2053351-0a41-5c24-9d77-6874068f6f8b.html|title=Shoreline Conference honors 117 Scholar Athletes|author=Staff reports|website=Shoreline Times|access-date=May 23, 2019}}</ref> [[lacrosse]] varsity captain,<ref name=":32">{{Cite web|url=https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/Small-town-Connecticut-girl-defies-modeling-12273870.php|title=Small-town Connecticut girl defies modeling convention, lands Sports Illustrated's coveted swimsuit issue|last=Cassandra Day|date=October 12, 2017|website=The Middletown Press|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> and host of her high school's broadcasting program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/spotlight.html|title=Official Website of the New England Patriots {{!}} Cheerleaders – Spotlight|date=November 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127213652/http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/spotlight.html|archive-date=November 27, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> She majored in communications with a minor in Business at [[Eastern Connecticut State University]]. She played lacrosse for Eastern before becoming a full-time member of its [[dance squad]] and an anchor of its network show ''TV22''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fox61.com/2017/11/24/ct-woman-graces-cover-of-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-magazine/|title=CT woman featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine|date=November 24, 2017|website=FOX 61|access-date=August 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Patriots-cheerleader-Killingworth-woman-rides-11360554.php|title=Patriots cheerleader, Killingworth woman, rides wave of Super Bowl win|date=February 2, 2015|website=New Haven Register|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> Kostek is a certified [[Barre (exercise)|barre]] instructor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wtnh.com/ct-style/health-and-fitness/learn-a-modern-barre-workout-from-an-nfl-cheerleader/1123494994|title=Learn a Modern Barre Workout from an NFL cheerleader|last=Ceneviva|first=Alex|date=March 10, 2015|publisher=WTNH|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=CT STYLE|title=Learn a Modern Barre Workout from an NFL cheerleader|date=March 10, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1R3AZiq1ms|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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In 2013, while a junior at university, Kostek made it to the roster of the [[National Football League]]'s (NFL) [[New England Patriots Cheerleaders]].<ref name=":42">{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/thehaddams-killingworth/hk-high-school-graduate-makes-2013-patriots-cheerleading-squad|title=H-K High School Graduate Makes 2013 New England Patriots Cheerleading Squad|date=April 2, 2013|website=The Haddams-Killingworth, CT Patch|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com:80/cheerleaders/Camille/a71d7164-7922-4936-9010-914112b21ce2|title=New England Patriots: Camille|date=October 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023054359/http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/Camille/a71d7164-7922-4936-9010-914112b21ce2|archive-date=October 23, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> She landed the cover of its annual Swimsuit Calendar |
In 2013, while a junior at university, Kostek made it to the roster of the [[National Football League]]'s (NFL) [[New England Patriots Cheerleaders]].<ref name=":42">{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/thehaddams-killingworth/hk-high-school-graduate-makes-2013-patriots-cheerleading-squad|title=H-K High School Graduate Makes 2013 New England Patriots Cheerleading Squad|date=April 2, 2013|website=The Haddams-Killingworth, CT Patch|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com:80/cheerleaders/Camille/a71d7164-7922-4936-9010-914112b21ce2|title=New England Patriots: Camille|date=October 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023054359/http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/Camille/a71d7164-7922-4936-9010-914112b21ce2|archive-date=October 23, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> She landed the cover of its annual Swimsuit Calendar, shot in [[Saint Lucia]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/video/postcards-from-paradise-camille-78256?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Postcards from Paradise: Camille|website=New England Patriots|access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> She also joined the [[National Football League|NFL]] Tour in China as Patriots ambassador where she performed routines and taught youth cheer clinics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/new-england-patriots-cheerleaders-travel-to-china-to-take-part-in-nfl-hom-191946?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=New England Patriots Cheerleaders travel to China to take part in NFL Home Field Initiative|website=New England Patriots|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/photos/patriots-cheerleaders-in-china-for-nfl-home-field-events-46686?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Patriots Cheerleaders in China for NFL Home Field Events|website=New England Patriots|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref> In addition, Kostek has featured in [[advertising campaign]]s for [[Patriot Place]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/camillekostek/status/611373080376659968|title=Camille Kostek x Patriot Place|date=June 17, 2015|website=Twitter|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}} and served as spokesperson for the cheer team in various television shows and public engagements.<ref>{{Citation|last=therhodeshow|title=Pats cheerleaders perform in studio|date=January 23, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVrV1QZclkY|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{Citation|last=therhodeshow|title=How to Become a Patriots Cheerleader|date=April 1, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9CTR-eP8bw|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> |
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In her last game before retirement, she performed at the [[State Farm Stadium|University of Phoenix Stadium]] in [[Arizona]] for [[Super Bowl XLIX]] where the Patriots beat the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on February 1, 2015.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web|first=Kellie |last=Speed|url=https://hauteliving.com/2018/02/camille-kostek-patriots-cheerleader-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model/651748/|title=Camille Kostek Dishes on Being A Patriots Cheerleader And Her New Role As Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model|date=February 21, 2018|website=Haute Living|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> |
In her last game before retirement, she performed at the [[State Farm Stadium|University of Phoenix Stadium]] in [[Arizona]] for [[Super Bowl XLIX]] where the Patriots beat the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on February 1, 2015.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web|first=Kellie |last=Speed|url=https://hauteliving.com/2018/02/camille-kostek-patriots-cheerleader-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model/651748/|title=Camille Kostek Dishes on Being A Patriots Cheerleader And Her New Role As Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model|date=February 21, 2018|website=Haute Living|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> |
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=== Hosting === |
=== Hosting === |
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Kostek was a [[Journalist|reporter]] for [[New England Sports Network|NESN]]'s ''Dirty Water TV'' from 2016 to 2017 covering travel as well as sports events, including [[NASCAR]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Get Your Heart Racing at The NH 301!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv21192l0vM|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dirtywatermedia.com/camille-kostek-joins-dirty-water-tv-team/|title=Camille Kostek Joins Dirty Water TV Team|last=Fairweather|first=Julie|website=Dirty Water Media|date=March 8, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> Since 2018, she has [[Television presenter|hosted]] and [[Correspondent|corresponded]] for [[South by Southwest]], the [[Super Bowl LII|Super Bowl]], the [[National Hockey League]],<ref name=":4" /> and [[Music festival|Levitate Music Festival]], as well as lifestyle, [[red carpet]] and [[sport]]s events for ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' and ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', among others.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/inside-the-maxim-big-game-experience-2019-2|title=Inside The 'Maxim Big Game Experience'|website=Maxim|date=February 7, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2019|quote="Camille Kostek hosted the red-hot red carpet, greeting everyone from chart-topping musicians to supermodels and NFL stars who were on the guest list..."}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/john-cena-sugar-ray-leonard-remember-muhammad-ali-at-si-sportsperson-of-the-year-awards-photos/|title=John Cena, Sugar Ray Leonard Remember Muhammad Ali at SI Sportsperson of the Year Awards (Photos)|last=Emery|first=Debbie|date=December 12, 2018|website=[[The Wrap]]|access-date=February 26, 2019|quote="Sports Illustrated model Camille Kostek took on red carpet hosting duties after recently returning from an SI trip to Kangaroo Island in Australia"}}</ref> She has also co-hosted radio shows on [[Sirius XM Satellite Radio|SiriusXM]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-cheerleaders-where-are-they-now-camille-kostek?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Patriots Cheerleaders: Where Are They Now? – Camille Kostek|website=New England Patriots|date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=May 19, 2019}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.improper.com/life-style/all-smiles-2/|title=All Smiles {{!}} Improper Bostonian|website=www.improper.com|access-date=February 16, 2019}}</ref> |
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Out of college, Kostek was offered a job on [[ESPN]]'s ''[[Saturday Night Football]],'' but turned it down for the opportunity to travel while modeling.<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/style/camille-kostek-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-cover-girl-rookie/|title=Getting to Know Camille Kostek, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Turned Cover Girl|website=People|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> In September 2020, she was announced as on-field host of game show [[Wipeout (2021 game show)|''Wipeout'']] on [[TBS (American TV channel)|TBS]].<ref name=":5" /> |
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=== Modeling === |
=== Modeling === |
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Kostek's first modeling job was for a series of [[Television advertisement|television commercials]] for boutique [[Boutique|Ciao Bella]] in 2013 which aired on [[MTV]], ''[[E! News]]'', [[VH1]], and [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]].<ref name=":42" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ciao Bella Commercial ( Winter 2013 )|url=https://vimeo.com/79996428|website=Vimeo|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ciao Bella Commercial ( Spring 2014 )|url=https://vimeo.com/89782069|website=Vimeo|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref> She |
Kostek's first modeling job was for a series of [[Television advertisement|television commercials]] for boutique [[Boutique|Ciao Bella]] in 2013 which aired on [[MTV]], ''[[E! News]]'', [[VH1]], and [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]].<ref name=":42" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ciao Bella Commercial ( Winter 2013 )|url=https://vimeo.com/79996428|website=Vimeo|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ciao Bella Commercial ( Spring 2014 )|url=https://vimeo.com/89782069|website=Vimeo|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref> She joined her first [[modeling agency]] in [[Boston]] in 2015,<ref name=":62">{{Cite web|title=Camille Kostek talks Patriots cheerleading past, trying out for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/camille-kostek-talks-patriots-cheerleading-past-trying-out-for-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue|last=Nolasco|first=Stephanie|date=March 15, 2018|publisher=Fox News Channel|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> and became brand [[Brand ambassador|ambassador]] and model for [[Benrus]], [[Equinox Fitness]], and [[Dune Jewelry]].<ref name=":22" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=BENRUS Announces Camille Kostek as Brand Ambassador|date=April 27, 2015 |url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/benrus-announces-camille-kostek-brand-142847011.html|publisher=Yahoo! Finance|access-date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> Her early work consisted of print and television advertisements for brands like [[Nissan]], [[New Balance]], and [[Rebag]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/camillekostek/status/730391775102291969|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x TJ Maxx|date=May 11, 2016|website=Twitter|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zudy.wistia.com/medias/8gn288k92d?wtime=0|title=Digitally Fit with No-Code|website=zudy.wistia.com|access-date=May 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Neoscape|title=Happy Holidays from NeoWorld|date=December 16, 2016|url=https://vimeo.com/195962893|access-date=May 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/camillekostek/status/735841442824892416|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x Marshalls|date=May 26, 2016|website=Twitter|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/camillekostek/status/466971317095645186|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x Nissan|date=May 15, 2014|website=Twitter|access-date=September 26, 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/camillekostek/status/694996413902622720|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x New Balance|date=February 3, 2016|website=Twitter|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}<ref>{{Citation|last=Productions|first=Conductor|title=Rebagg – "How To" with Camille Kostek|date=January 28, 2019|url=https://vimeo.com/313900081|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> Kostek did editorials for [[Elle (magazine)|''Elle'']],<ref>{{Cite web|title=С дъх на есенна елегантност|url=https://www.elle.bg/a/s-dkh-na-esenna-elegantnost|website=Elle Bulgaria|date=October 5, 2020 }}</ref> and appeared on the covers of [[Ocean Drive (magazine)|''Ocean Drive'']],<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://oceandrive.com/camille-kostek-about-sports-illustrated-cover|title=Here's What Camille Kostek Did to Land Her Sports Illustrated Cover|website=oceandrive.com|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> [[BELLA (American magazine)|''BELLA'']],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/bellanyc/docs/1907_bellany_issuu_camille|title=BELLA The July/August Hamptons Issue featuring Camille Kostek|website=Issuu|date=July 21, 2019 |access-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref> ''[[Haute Living]],''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mastrandrea|first=Paige|title=How Camille Kostek Is On A Mission To Make The World A Better Place, One Dance At A Time|url=https://hauteliving.com/2020/07/camille-kostek-mission-make-world-better-place-one-dance-time/688188/|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Haute Living|date=July 15, 2020}}</ref> ''[[The Improper Bostonian]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=Behind the scenes with model Camille Kostek |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoMU9_bEcSU |language=en |access-date=2022-07-18}}</ref> and ''Bay.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bay Magazine February 2021|url=https://issuu.com/timescreative/docs/baymagfeb2021/1|access-date=February 4, 2021|website=issuu|date=January 26, 2021 }}</ref>[[File:Camille Kostek in July 2017.png|alt=|left|thumb|Kostek in July 2017|250x250px]]Kostek has done campaigns and ambassadorships for various clothing and [[Cosmetics|cosmetic]] brands. including [[L'Oréal]], [[Victoria's Secret]], and [[Clarins]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=L'Oréal's Pureology: Camille Kostek|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Byk9w5ZBQwT/|website=Instagram|access-date=August 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x L'Oréal's Pureology|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B1cOI-BlLVN/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1cOI-BlLVN |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram|access-date=August 24, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=CAMILLE KOSTEK x Victoria's Secret|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B1SS7YMlRXY/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1SS7YMlRXY |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram|access-date=August 18, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B25PCaxApjj/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B25PCaxApjj |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Celebrating NEW Plant Gold with Camille Kostek in Boston|website=Clarins USA|access-date=September 27, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/camille-kosteks-wellness-routine-will-make-you-want-to-relax/|title=Camille Kostek's Wellness Routine Will Make You Want to Relax|date=September 28, 2019|website=Us Weekly|access-date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> She also did [[Advertising campaign|ad campaigns]] for fashion line [[Jessie James Decker#Kittenish|Kittenish]], and walked the [[Runway (fashion)|runway]] for its Spring/Summer 2019 collection at [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://extratv.com/photos/bd9edfc8-2a0e-48f8-b943-0532f25795f4/|title=Catwalk {{!}} ExtraTV.com|website=Extra|access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionweekonline.com/kittenish-by-jessie-james-decker-spring-2019-new-york-fashion-week|title=Kittenish by Jessie James Decker Spring 2019: New York Fashion Week|last=FWO|date=September 22, 2018|website=Fashion Week Online|access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref> Kostek is a longtime model and ambassador for [[Reebok]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reebok.com/us/blog/313290-camille-kostek-in-four-athleisure-looks-youll-want-to-rock-this-holiday-season|title=Camille Kostek in Four Athleisure Looks You'll Want to Rock this Holiday Season|website=Reebok US|access-date=March 11, 2019}}</ref> headlining the brand's PureMove Bra<ref name=":72" /> and Nano X1<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Verry|first1=Peter|date=January 13, 2021|title=Once Used for CrossFit, Reebok Is Now Making the Nano a Training Shoe for All Types of Workouts|url=https://footwearnews.com/2021/focus/athletic-outdoor/reebok-nano-x1-release-info-rich-froning-camille-kostek-1203093839/|access-date=January 14, 2021|website=Footwear News|language=en-US}}</ref> campaigns. |
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Kostek initially found difficulty securing modeling [[Modeling agency|representation]] as agencies kept telling her she was not tall enough at 5'8", or thin enough at dress size 4/6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BeoQ0xDHUTD/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BeoQ0xDHUTD |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Camille Kostek: For the first time at this meeting, I was told that it was too bad that I wasn't a size 10. That plus size is a big market right now and it's too bad I wasn't measuring bigger. My size (4/6) is considered an 'in-between size,' meaning I'm not a straight model nor plus model, I'm right in the middle.|website=Instagram|access-date=August 15, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=":62" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fox61.com/2017/11/24/ct-woman-graces-cover-of-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-magazine/|title=CT woman featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine|date=November 24, 2017|website=FOX 61|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> She |
Kostek initially found difficulty securing modeling [[Modeling agency|representation]] as agencies kept telling her she was not tall enough at 5'8", or thin enough at dress size 4/6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BeoQ0xDHUTD/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BeoQ0xDHUTD |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Camille Kostek: For the first time at this meeting, I was told that it was too bad that I wasn't a size 10. That plus size is a big market right now and it's too bad I wasn't measuring bigger. My size (4/6) is considered an 'in-between size,' meaning I'm not a straight model nor plus model, I'm right in the middle.|website=Instagram|access-date=August 15, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=":62" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fox61.com/2017/11/24/ct-woman-graces-cover-of-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-magazine/|title=CT woman featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine|date=November 24, 2017|website=FOX 61|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> She submitted a video of her experience to the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue|''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue]] which was conducting an [[Casting (performing arts)|open casting call]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|title=Former Patriots' Cheerleader Camille Kostek Talks Living Her Dreams {{!}} Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|date=November 15, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwQ1OqGHYDs|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> She was scouted, and walked the runway for the ''SI'' Swimsuit Fashion Show during [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] Swim Week in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionweekonline.com/sports-illustrated-comes-miami-swim-week|title=Sports Illustrated Comes to Miami Swim Week|website=Fashion Week Online|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref> The following month, she was photographed by [[Yu Tsai]] in Belize for the 2018 issue.<ref>{{Citation|last=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|title=Camille Kostek Gets Sensual in the Pool For Her Debut {{!}} Casting Call {{!}} Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|date=August 21, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcB-OSET1QM|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|title=Camille Kostek Shows You What She's Got in Belize {{!}} Uncovered {{!}} Sports Illustrated Swimsuit|date=February 21, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJIvF2Lrws|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2018/02/07/si-swimsuit-2018-model-search-finalist-camille-kostek-interview|title=Get to know #SISwimSearch finalist Camille Kostek|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=February 14, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> Kostek was chosen from 5,000 open casting call candidates and won the inaugural [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search|''Sports Illustrated Swim Search'']] in March 2018.<ref name=":82" /> She walked the runway for Miami Beach Swim Week for the second time in July 2018,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2018/07/10/swim-week-miami-diary-day-one|title=Miami Swim Week 2018 Diary: Day 1|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=July 14, 2018 |access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref> and closed the show the following year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/camille-kostek-sports-illustrated-120515221.html|title='Sports Illustrated' cover star Camille Kostek shares cheeky rehearsal video|date=July 15, 2019 |publisher=Yahoo!|access-date=July 15, 2019}}</ref> The first model announced for the 2019 issue, Kostek shot in [[South Australia]] with photographer Josie Clough, and landed a solo cover in her official year as a rookie.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2018/10/16/camille-kostek-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-2019-rookie|title=Camille Kostek is your first rookie of SI Swimsuit 2019|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref name=":82" /> |
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Kostek has been called an "American [[Bombshell (sex symbol)|Bombshell]]" and [[sex symbol]] for her blonde hair, blue eyes and curves.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://jezebelmagazine.com/model-camille-kostek-is-our-bombshell-of-the-year|title=Model Camille Kostek is Our Bombshell of the Year|website=jezebelmagazine.com|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B1y8TQeB5Pm/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1y8TQeB5Pm |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Summer may be over, but American bombshell Camille Kostek is bringing the heat...|website=OceanDrive|access-date=August 31, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Connecticut Magazine]]'' named her in their "40 under 40" list of influential people of 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.connecticutmag.com/bests-tops/connecticut-s-under-class-of/article_8678aa76-f641-11e7-aa87-8b14ef7ebb7c.html|title=Connecticut's 40 Under 40: Class of 2018|last=Moody|first=Albie Yuravich, Michael Lee-Murphy, Mike Wollschlager, Erik Ofgang, Greg|website=Connecticut Magazine|date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/ct-magazines-40-under-40-class-2018|title=CT Magazine's 40 Under 40: Class of 2018|date=January 27, 2018|website=Fairfield, CT Patch|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> and she was included in [[Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim''<nowiki/>'s Hot 100]] list of Sexiest Women in the World in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maxim.com/women/2019-maxim-hot-100-2019-6|title=Meet the Women of the 2019 Maxim Hot 100|website=Maxim|date=June 14, 2019 |access-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref> |
Kostek has been called an "American [[Bombshell (sex symbol)|Bombshell]]" and [[sex symbol]] for her blonde hair, blue eyes and curves.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://jezebelmagazine.com/model-camille-kostek-is-our-bombshell-of-the-year|title=Model Camille Kostek is Our Bombshell of the Year|website=jezebelmagazine.com|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B1y8TQeB5Pm/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1y8TQeB5Pm |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Summer may be over, but American bombshell Camille Kostek is bringing the heat...|website=OceanDrive|access-date=August 31, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Connecticut Magazine]]'' named her in their "40 under 40" list of influential people of 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.connecticutmag.com/bests-tops/connecticut-s-under-class-of/article_8678aa76-f641-11e7-aa87-8b14ef7ebb7c.html|title=Connecticut's 40 Under 40: Class of 2018|last=Moody|first=Albie Yuravich, Michael Lee-Murphy, Mike Wollschlager, Erik Ofgang, Greg|website=Connecticut Magazine|date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/ct-magazines-40-under-40-class-2018|title=CT Magazine's 40 Under 40: Class of 2018|date=January 27, 2018|website=Fairfield, CT Patch|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> and she was included in [[Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim''<nowiki/>'s Hot 100]] list of Sexiest Women in the World in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maxim.com/women/2019-maxim-hot-100-2019-6|title=Meet the Women of the 2019 Maxim Hot 100|website=Maxim|date=June 14, 2019 |access-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref> |
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Since 2018, Kostek designs her namesake [[Jewellery|jewelry]] collections for [[Dune Jewelry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bostonmanmagazine.com/camille-committed/|title=Camille, Committed|date=July 23, 2019|website=BostonMan Magazine|access-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dunejewelry.com/collections/camille-kostek-travel-inspired-jewelry|title=Camille Kostek Travel Inspired Jewelry|website=English|access-date=May 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2020, she released a clothing and accessory collection inspired by her |
Since 2018, Kostek designs her namesake [[Jewellery|jewelry]] collections for [[Dune Jewelry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bostonmanmagazine.com/camille-committed/|title=Camille, Committed|date=July 23, 2019|website=BostonMan Magazine|access-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dunejewelry.com/collections/camille-kostek-travel-inspired-jewelry|title=Camille Kostek Travel Inspired Jewelry|website=English|access-date=May 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2020, she released a clothing and accessory collection inspired by her trademark phrase "Never Not Dancing" with Shine the Light On, proceeds of which benefit mental health charities.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://trademark.trademarkia.com/never-not-dancing-88445732.html|title=NEVER NOT DANCING Trademark of Camille Kostek Serial Number: 88445732 :: Trademarkia Trademarks|website=trademark.trademarkia.com|access-date=August 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Camille Kostek Collection|url=https://shinethelighton.com/collections/camille-kostek|access-date=December 22, 2020|website=Shine The Light On USA|language=en}}</ref> Her body-inclusive [[swimsuit]] and [[Casual wear|loungewear]] collection [[Swimsuits For All]] was released on May 3, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Camille-Kostek {{!}} Swimsuits For All|url=https://www.swimsuitsforall.com/c/Camille-Kostek.html|access-date=May 4, 2021|website=www.swimsuitsforall.com}}</ref> |
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Kostek toured U.S. universities and colleges in 2019 for her "Own It" Tour, where she gave talks on [[self-acceptance]] and [[body image]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 1, 2019|title=Out and About February 2nd–8th|url=https://studentlife.northeastern.edu/out-and-about-february-2nd-8th/|access-date=May 10, 2019|website=Northeastern Student Life}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=UPC Spring Speaker: Camille Kostek {{!}} Undergraduate Admissions {{!}} UMass Amherst|url=https://www.umass.edu/admissions/student-blog/2019/upc-spring-speaker-camille-kostek|access-date=May 10, 2019|website=www.umass.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Camille Kostek Event: Women in Business – Tuesday, April 9th – Morning Mail|url=https://blogs.providence.edu/morningmail/2019/04/05/camille-kostek-event-women-in-business-tuesday-april-9th/|access-date=May 10, 2019|website=blogs.providence.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Because This is What She is All About|url=https://civilianmag.com/blogs/fall-ii/because-this-is-what-she-is-all-about|access-date=December 28, 2019|website=CIVILIAN MAGAZINE}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Camille Kostek | |
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Born | Camille Veronica Kostek February 19, 1992 |
Alma mater | Eastern Connecticut State University |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Partner(s) | Rob Gronkowski (2015–present) |
Modeling information | |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Hair color | Blonde |
Eye color | Blue-green |
Agencies | Maggie (Boston) Select Model Management (Los Angeles) |
Camille Veronica Kostek (born February 19, 1992) is an American model, television presenter, and actress.[1][2] She appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and was featured on the cover of the magazine's 2019 edition.[3][4][5]
Kostek is the on-field host of the game show Wipeout on TBS, and in 2022 began hosting NBC's Dancing with Myself.[6] She also appeared in the film Free Guy (2021).
Early life and education
Kostek was born in Killingworth, Connecticut on February 19, 1992, to Alan Kostek, a general contractor, and Christina (née Decosta), a gym manager.[7] She is the eldest of four siblings, and is of Polish, Irish and Jamaican descent.[7] She started taking ballet lessons when she was three years old, and continued her training at Broadway Dance Center in New York City while competing nationally.[7] At Haddam-Killingworth High School she was a cheerleader,[8] lacrosse varsity captain,[9] and host of her high school's broadcasting program.[10] She majored in communications with a minor in Business at Eastern Connecticut State University. She played lacrosse for Eastern before becoming a full-time member of its dance squad and an anchor of its network show TV22.[11][12] Kostek is a certified barre instructor.[13][14]
Career
Professional cheerleading
Kostek started her professional cheerleading career at age 19 with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.[15]
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Kostek's New England Patriots Cheerleaders Gallery |
In 2013, while a junior at university, Kostek made it to the roster of the National Football League's (NFL) New England Patriots Cheerleaders.[16][17] She landed the cover of its annual Swimsuit Calendar, shot in Saint Lucia in 2014.[18] She also joined the NFL Tour in China as Patriots ambassador where she performed routines and taught youth cheer clinics.[19][20] In addition, Kostek has featured in advertising campaigns for Patriot Place,[21][non-primary source needed] and served as spokesperson for the cheer team in various television shows and public engagements.[22][23]
In her last game before retirement, she performed at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX where the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks on February 1, 2015.[24]
Hosting
Kostek was a reporter for NESN's Dirty Water TV from 2016 to 2017 covering travel as well as sports events, including NASCAR.[25][26] Since 2018, she has hosted and corresponded for South by Southwest, the Super Bowl, the National Hockey League,[27] and Levitate Music Festival, as well as lifestyle, red carpet and sports events for Maxim and Sports Illustrated, among others.[28][29] She has also co-hosted radio shows on SiriusXM.[30][31]
Out of college, Kostek was offered a job on ESPN's Saturday Night Football, but turned it down for the opportunity to travel while modeling.[7][32] In September 2020, she was announced as on-field host of game show Wipeout on TBS.[33]
Modeling
Kostek's first modeling job was for a series of television commercials for boutique Ciao Bella in 2013 which aired on MTV, E! News, VH1, and ABC Family.[16][34][35] She joined her first modeling agency in Boston in 2015,[36] and became brand ambassador and model for Benrus, Equinox Fitness, and Dune Jewelry.[24][37] Her early work consisted of print and television advertisements for brands like Nissan, New Balance, and Rebag.[38][non-primary source needed][39][40][41][non-primary source needed][42][non-primary source needed][43][non-primary source needed][44] Kostek did editorials for Elle,[45] and appeared on the covers of Ocean Drive,[46] BELLA,[47] Haute Living,[48] The Improper Bostonian[49] and Bay.[50]
Kostek has done campaigns and ambassadorships for various clothing and cosmetic brands. including L'Oréal, Victoria's Secret, and Clarins.[51][52][53][54][55] She also did ad campaigns for fashion line Kittenish, and walked the runway for its Spring/Summer 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week.[56][57] Kostek is a longtime model and ambassador for Reebok,[58] headlining the brand's PureMove Bra[3] and Nano X1[59] campaigns.
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Kostek initially found difficulty securing modeling representation as agencies kept telling her she was not tall enough at 5'8", or thin enough at dress size 4/6.[60][36][61] She submitted a video of her experience to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue which was conducting an open casting call.[62] She was scouted, and walked the runway for the SI Swimsuit Fashion Show during Miami Beach Swim Week in July 2017.[63] The following month, she was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize for the 2018 issue.[64][65][66] Kostek was chosen from 5,000 open casting call candidates and won the inaugural Sports Illustrated Swim Search in March 2018.[1] She walked the runway for Miami Beach Swim Week for the second time in July 2018,[67] and closed the show the following year.[68] The first model announced for the 2019 issue, Kostek shot in South Australia with photographer Josie Clough, and landed a solo cover in her official year as a rookie.[69][1]
Kostek has been called an "American Bombshell" and sex symbol for her blonde hair, blue eyes and curves.[70][71] Connecticut Magazine named her in their "40 under 40" list of influential people of 2018,[72][73] and she was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list of Sexiest Women in the World in 2019.[74]
Acting
Kostek made her film debut with a cameo appearance in STX Entertainment's 2018 comedy I Feel Pretty starring Amy Schumer.[24] This was followed with a supporting role in 20th Century Studios's science fiction film Free Guy (2021) with Ryan Reynolds.[75]
Other ventures
Since 2018, Kostek designs her namesake jewelry collections for Dune Jewelry.[76][77] In 2020, she released a clothing and accessory collection inspired by her trademark phrase "Never Not Dancing" with Shine the Light On, proceeds of which benefit mental health charities.[78][79] Her body-inclusive swimsuit and loungewear collection Swimsuits For All was released on May 3, 2021.[80]
Kostek toured U.S. universities and colleges in 2019 for her "Own It" Tour, where she gave talks on self-acceptance and body image.[81][82][83][84]
Personal life
Since 2015,[85] Kostek has been in a relationship with American football player Rob Gronkowski.[5] They live in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida.[86][87]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | I Feel Pretty | Hostess | Extra[24] |
2021 | Free Guy | Bombshell | [75] |
2022 | Monsters of California | Meg | [88] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Sports Illustrated Swim Search | Self / Winner | [89] |
2019 | NHL Awards | Self / Presenter | [90] |
Ridiculousness | Self | ||
2020 | Fashionably Yours | Sam | Hallmark Channel television film[91] |
Kirby Jenner | Self | Episode: "A Jennerous Gift" | |
NHL Pause: Post to Post | Self / Host | [27] | |
2021 | Entertainment Tonight | Self / Guest co-host | 6 episodes |
Love, for Real | Emily | Hallmark Channel television film[92] | |
2021–present | Wipeout | On-field host | 21 episodes[33] |
2022 | Is It Cake? | Judge | Episode: "Fake by the Ocean" |
Dancing with Myself | Host | 8 episodes |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist |
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2014 | "A Little More You" | Jack Fiskio[93] |
2019 | "So Close" | NOTD and Felix Jaehn feat. Captain Cuts and Georgia Ku[94][95] |
2020 | "I'll Wait" | Kygo[96] |
2022 | "Dancing Feet" | Kygo feat. DNCE |
References
- ^ a b c "Camille Kostek lands SI Swimsuit 2019 cover". Sports Illustrated. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "A Day in the Life: SI Swimsuit Model Camille Kostek". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "Camille Kostek Talks #NeverNotDancing, Modeling And Finding Her Confidence". Reebok UK. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Kickham, Debbi. "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl Camille Kostek: My Favorite Trips and Travel Tips". Forbes. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover – as a Rookie!". People. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 15, 2022). "'Dancing With Myself': Shaquille O'Neal & Liza Koshy Join Shakira As Series Creators; Camille Kostek To Host". Deadline. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d photographer, Engel LaurenEurasian; vids 📍LA, I. make (April 19, 2016). "Living in Boston- Camille Kostek by Lauren Engel". C-Heads Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
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