On July 13, 2025, Olivia Culpo’s life took a beautiful new turn — she became a mom. The 33-year-old model, actress, and media personality welcomed her first child, a daughter named Colette Annalise McCaffrey, with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey, who is 29. The couple shared the heartwarming news through a joint Instagram post, simply captioned with their daughter's name and a white heart emoji. Accompanying the announcement were stunning black-and-white photos that captured Olivia in the hospital next to Christian, radiating love and strength in those precious first moments of motherhood.
But this new chapter is just one part of Olivia Culpo’s incredible journey — from her small-town roots in Rhode Island to the global stage as Miss Universe, and now stepping into the most personal role of all: being a mother.
A Star Is Born in Rhode Island
Born on May 8, 1992, in Cranston, Rhode Island, Olivia Frances Culpo grew up in the Edgewood neighborhood in a lively Italian-Irish household as the third of five siblings. Her upbringing was rich in both tradition and the arts — she started studying the cello in second grade and later performed with esteemed groups like the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Boston Accompanietta.
She attended St. Mary Academy – Bay View and later enrolled at Boston University, but she eventually left to chase her dreams — dreams that would soon take her to the world stage.
The Crown That Changed Everything
Olivia’s journey to stardom was nothing short of spectacular. Back in 2012, she took her first step into the spotlight by entering the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant — and guess what? She won! That same year, she went on to snag the national title of Miss USA, and then capped it all off by becoming Miss Universe 2012. This made her the first person from Rhode Island and the eighth American to earn that prestigious title, taking over from Angola’s Leila Lopes.
Her victory didn’t just bring joy to her hometown of Cranston, which even honored her with the key to the city; it also opened up a world stage for her. Olivia took her role seriously, advocating for youth and HIV prevention in Indonesia and hosting significant events, all while embracing her title with genuine enthusiasm.
Building a Brand Beyond the Runway
After her reign, Olivia transformed herself into much more than just a beauty queen. She blossomed into a well-known media personality, influencer, and entrepreneur. With millions of followers on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, she used her platform to promote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content.Her partnerships with brands like L’Oréal, Uberliss, and Kipling played a big part in shaping the digital influencer scene. She even made a splash on the cover of the 2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, sharing the spotlight with Jasmine Sanders and Kate Bock, which solidified her status in the fashion world.
Olivia didn’t stop there; she also ventured into acting, landing roles in films like I Feel Pretty, Reprisal, Venus as a Boy, and Clawfoot. On the small screen, she co-hosted several Miss Universe pageants from 2022 to 2024 and starred in reality shows like Model Squad and The Culpo Sisters.
Love, Family, and a New Chapter
In 2019, Olivia started a romance with NFL star Christian McCaffrey, and their love story quickly captured the public's attention. They shared their engagement news in April 2023 and celebrated their wedding on June 29, 2024, in a beautiful ceremony in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
By March 2025, Olivia revealed that she was expecting, and just a few months later, baby Colette made her grand entrance — adding a new and incredibly personal role to Olivia’s already impressive list of achievements: being a mother.
A Legacy in the Making
From concert cellist to beauty queen, actress, entrepreneur, and now mom, Olivia Culpo’s journey has been a remarkable tale of transformation and empowerment. She’s constantly redefining what it means to be a modern woman, skillfully balancing fame, family, and authenticity.As Olivia steps into motherhood, one thing is certain: her story is still being written, filled with grace, ambition, and a whole lot of heart.
Congratulations to Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey on the arrival of baby Colette! 💕
Stay tuned — because if Olivia’s past is any indication, the best is always yet to come.
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