New York, Feb 20 : Kate Upton was noticeably missing from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover party and 50th anniversary bash in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday night.

The absence of Upton gave much of the spotlight to other SI cover stars like Lily Aldridge, Chrissy Teigen, and Nina Agdal, the New York Post reported.

SI Swimsuit legends Rachel Hunter, Carol Alt, Christie Brinkley and Molly Sims also marked their attendance at the celebrations. (ANI)