Everything to know about Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey’s fiancée
Olivia Culpo continues to make a name for herself.
Between becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star and becoming a fiancée to NFL star Christian McCaffrey, the model has had a memorable past few years.
Although something of an open book to her more than 5 million Instagram followers, there’s more to the stunning Rhode Island native than a social media snap.
Find out more about Culpo below.
She’s a former beauty queen
Before being crowned an SI Swimsuit cover model, Culpo was named Miss Rhode Island USA in 2012.
Culpo, who is also an accomplished cellist, became Miss USA in June of that year, six months before competing in December’s Miss Universe pageant, where she was named the winner.
“I didn’t grow up doing pageants at all. I was at college studying communications and acting and I just wanted to work on my stage presence,” she told the Coveteur in 2016, per Just Jared.
“I looked at other people who were serious actors and many of them had actually started in pageants, like Halle Berry for example.”
It’s always family first
One of five siblings, Culpo frequently shares photos and videos of sisters Aurora and Sophia.
In August 2020, Culpo became an aunt again when Aurora gave birth to daughter Solei. She also has a young son, Remi, who regularly appears on Culpo’s page.
In 2017, she also teamed up with her family for a new business venture, opening the Back40 restaurant in her native Rhode Island.
“It’s hometown, country-style, all-American cuisine,” she told Boston.com at the time. “It’s going to be big and welcoming.”
In 2022, Culpo and her sisters starred in their very own reality show called “The Culpo Sisters.”
She’s dated NFL heartthrobs
Not only is family an integral part of Culpo’s life, but McCaffrey is, too.
First linked in 2019, Culpo has continuously shown support for the San Francisco 49ers running back on game day, whether rocking a custom 49ers coat or a custom bustier.
Prior to her relationship with McCaffrey, Culpo dated NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola. The pair ended their on-and-off-again romance in October 2018.
She has also been linked to musician Zedd and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.
From 2013 to 2015, the Maxim cover star dated Nick Jonas.
She’s a dog mom
Culpo and McCaffrey marked a huge relationship milestone in 2020: Welcoming puppy Oliver Sprinkles to their family.
A toy golden doodle, Oliver boasts over 22,000 Instagram followers and frequently documents adventures with his famous parents.
“Yesterday I met my daddy for the first time! Hey man can you loosen up the grip a little your biceps are scaring me, thanks!!!!! @christianmccaffrey,” the pup quipped in July 2020.
She’s dabbled in design and business
In July 2020, Culpo announced the launch of her eyewear collection with Privé Revaux, which features both sunglasses and eyeglasses priced around $40.
“Every pair is named after a different female fashion icon,” Culpo posted to Instagram. “I know you guys are going to LOVE all of these styles and I can’t wait to see them on you🤩.”
Culpo’s line is also in partnership with Restoring Vision. With every pair of glasses purchased from her line, another will be donated to someone in need.
The model also has co-founded various businesses, including a line of canned alcoholic mixed drinks called Vide and a restaurant named the Back 40 in Rhode Island.
She’s combatted the pandemic in a unique way
During the global health crisis, Culpo founded the More Than a Mask organization, with “proceeds from the sales of a line of non-surgical, non-medical fashion masks will be used as charitable donations to various organizations.”
In June 2020, she partnered with Express, which carried a selection of masks for $20.
“It’s been so rewarding launching this project and I want to say thank you so so much to everyone who has supported this from the beginning and been patient with the little hiccups along the way. This was a huge challenge for me that has taught me so much but most importantly gave back to an incredible cause because of all your support,” she posted on social media in the summer of 2020.
She’s engaged to Christian McCaffrey
In April 2023, the former Miss Universe announced that she was engaged to McCaffrey after nearly four years of dating.
“♾���4.2.23♾️,” she captioned a slideshow of photos on Instagram of the NFL star getting down on one knee, noting the date of their proposal.
“We tried to keep this quiet for as long as possible but apparently word travels fast. I’m marrying my best friend. I love you so much, fiancé,” she added via Instagram Story.
She wants to start a family
In October 2023, Cuplo shared her plans to start working on a family immediately after she and McCaffrey tie the knot.
“I feel like the day after my wedding, I’m just gonna rip out my IUD and start trying immediately,” she said in a TikTok video as she put on her makeup.
