Camille Kostek
American model (born 1992)
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Camille Veronica Kostek (born February 19, 1992) is an American model, host, 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] Kostek is the on-field host of the game show Wipeout on TBS, and in 2022 hosted NBC's Dancing with Myself.[5] She also appeared in the film Free Guy (2021).
February 19, 1992
- Model
- host
- actress
Camille Kostek | |
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Kostek in February 2023 | |
| Born | Camille Veronica Kostek February 19, 1992 |
| Alma mater | Eastern Connecticut State University |
| Occupations |
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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-gray-green |
| Agencies | Maggie (Boston) Select Model Management (Los Angeles) Elite Model Management (Miami) ONE Management (New York City) |
Early life and education
Kostek was born in Killingworth, Connecticut on February 19, 1992, to Alan, a general contractor, and Christina (née Decosta), a gym manager.[6] She is the eldest of four siblings, and is of Polish, Irish and Jamaican descent.[6] 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.[6]
At Haddam-Killingworth High School in Higganum, Connecticut, she was a cheerleader,[7] lacrosse varsity captain,[8] and host of her high school's broadcasting program.[9] 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.[10][11] Kostek is a certified barre instructor.[12][13]
Career
Professional cheerleading
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 Kostek's New England Patriots Cheerleaders Gallery |
Kostek started her professional cheerleading career at age 19 with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.[14] In 2013, while a junior at university, Kostek made it to the roster of the National Football League's New England Patriots Cheerleaders.[15][16] She landed the cover of the Patriots annual swimsuit calendar which was shot in Saint Lucia in 2014.[17][non-primary source needed] She also joined the NFL Tour in China as the team's ambassador.[18][19] Kostek was featured in advertising campaigns for Patriot Place[20][non-primary source needed] and served as spokesperson for the cheer team.[21][22] 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.[23]
Hosting
Kostek was a reporter for NESN's Dirty Water TV from 2016 to 2017 covering travel as well as sports events, including NASCAR.[24][25][non-primary source needed] Since 2018, she has hosted and corresponded for South by Southwest, the Super Bowl, the National Hockey League,[26] and Levitate Music Festival, as well as lifestyle, red carpet and sports events for Maxim and Sports Illustrated.[27][28] She has also co-hosted radio shows on SiriusXM.[non-primary source needed][29][30] 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.[6][31] In September 2020, she was announced as on-field host of game show Wipeout on TBS.[32]
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.[15][33][34] She joined her first modeling agency in Boston in 2015,[35] and became brand ambassador and model for Benrus, Equinox Fitness, and Dune Jewelry.[23][36] Her early work consisted of print and television advertisements for brands like Nissan, New Balance, and Rebag.[37][non-primary source needed][38][39][40][non-primary source needed][41][non-primary source needed][42][non-primary source needed][43] Kostek did editorials for Elle,[44] and appeared on the covers of Ocean Drive,[45] BELLA,[46] Haute Living,[47] The Improper Bostonian among others.[48][49]
Kostek has done campaigns and ambassadorships for various clothing and cosmetic brands. including L'Oréal, Victoria's Secret, and Clarins.[50][51][52][53][54] She also did ad campaigns for fashion line Kittenish, and walked the runway for its Spring/Summer 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week.[55][56] Kostek is a longtime model and ambassador for Reebok,[57] headlining the brand's PureMove Bra[58] and Nano X1[59] campaigns.
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| Kostek's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover in 2019 | |
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 SI Swimsuit 2019: Cover Reveal |
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][35][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.[23] This was followed with a supporting role in 20th Century Studios's science fiction film Free Guy (2021) with Ryan Reynolds.[75] She played Portia in the Tubi original film Classmates (2023).[76]
Other ventures
Since 2018, Kostek designs her namesake jewelry collections for Dune Jewelry.[77][78] 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.[79][80] Her body-inclusive swimsuit and loungewear collection Swimsuits For All was released on May 3, 2021.[81] Kostek toured U.S. universities and colleges in 2019 for her "Own It" Tour, where she gave talks on self-acceptance and body image.[82][83][84][85]
Personal life
Since 2015,[86] Kostek has been in a relationship with American football player Rob Gronkowski.[4] They live in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida.[87][88]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | I Feel Pretty | Hostess | Extra[23] | |
| 2021 | Free Guy | Bombshell | [75] | |
| 2023 | Monsters of California | Meg | [89] | |
| 2023 | Classmates | Portia | Tubi original film[90][76] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Sports Illustrated Swim Search | Self / Winner | [91] | |
| 2019 | NHL Awards | Self / Presenter | [92] | |
| Ridiculousness | Self | |||
| 2020 | Fashionably Yours | Sam | Hallmark Channel television film[93] | |
| Kirby Jenner | Self | Episode: "A Jennerous Gift" | ||
| NHL Pause: Post to Post | Self / Host | [26] | ||
| 2021 | Beat Shazam | Celebrity player | Episode: "Beat Shazam Celebrity Challenge!" | |
| Entertainment Tonight | Self / Guest co-host | 6 episodes | ||
| Love, for Real | Emily | Hallmark Channel television film[94] | ||
| 2021–2025 | Wipeout | On-field host | 40 episodes[32] | |
| 2022 | Is It Cake? | Judge | Episode: "Fake by the Ocean" | |
| Dancing with Myself | Host | 8 episodes | ||
| 2023 | Ridiculousness | Self |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
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| 2014 | "A Little More You" | Jack Fiskio[95] | |
| 2019 | "So Close" | NOTD and Felix Jaehn feat. Captain Cuts and Georgia Ku[96][97] | |
| 2020 | "I'll Wait" | Kygo[98] | |
| 2022 | "Dancing Feet" | Kygo feat. DNCE |
