From Ryan Lochte to Danny Amendola, a look at Olivia Culpo's love life as model gets engaged to Christian McCaffrey
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former Miss Universe and beauty queen Olivia Culpo has finally found her prince charming! After nearly four years of dating, when the NFL star Christian McCaffrey popped the big question, the ‘The Culpo Sisters’ host could not but say yes. The ‘Model Squad’ star and her San Francisco 49ers footballer partner were on a road trip when they got engaged.
Sharing a montage of pictures, Culpo and McCaffrey announced their engagement in a joint statement on social media. They captioned the post with the date of their engagement, “4.2.23”.
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Later the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model also shared another picture through her Instagram story with the caption, “We tried to keep this quiet for as long as possible but apparently word travels fast.” An emotionally overwhelmed Culpo then continues, “I’m marrying my best friend. I love you so much, fiancé.”
How did they meet?
On the occasion of their third anniversary, the reality star has opened up about how they met. She wrote, "Three years ago I was not looking for a relationship. When my best friends Kristen & Tyler called me and asked if I would be open to meeting their friend Christian I was apprehensive. I was worried it would be the same old story all over again and that all guys were the same." However, she made the better judgment and decided to meet, "While my expectations were low, I knew I couldn’t close myself off and make decisions based on fear. I love this photo (the 2nd pic) that Kristen snapped when he wasn’t looking, waiting to meet me for the first time, so sweet, vulnerable and humble (and with the flowers, I can’t) I’m so grateful for the voice inside me that told me to give love another chance." "The yin to my yang, you are the epitome of strength through humility. Thank you for being my rock and restoring my faith in love. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more," wrote the pageant winner.
The couple who are due to celebrate their anniversary on June 23, often shares loved-up photos of each other. On their third anniversary, McCaffrey shared an Instagram carousel with a heartfelt note, "Hard to believe it’s been 3 years with my best friend. I’m not sure if it was the first time I heard you play the cello (3rd slide), or the first time I saw you hit the heavy bag (5th slide), when I knew I loved you. Thanks for making me laugh, always sticking by my side, and inspiring me every day!"
Recently the couple has extended their family as they adopted a doodle whom they named Oliver. They also went on a road trip with the canine for the first time. Culpo posted photos of themselves with the caption, "Road-trip shenanigans."
During the New Year, Culpo also shared a carousel of the couple celebrating four consecutive new years with special kisses. She wrote, "4th New Years kiss w you A little late but here’s to ‘23 w #23!!!!"
Olivia Culpo dating history
Culpo has dated a few A-listers in the past. In 2012, the model and actress was rumored to be dating Olympian Ryan Lochte. However, in an interview with Page Six, she denied the rumor by saying, "We met last week and that was it," before adding, "People make up things when they see people together. You can’t really base it off of just meeting someone."
In August 2013, Culpo started dating the youngest Jonas brother, Nick, after meeting him at that year's Miss USA pageant. After nearly dating for two years the former couple broke up in 2015 citing "The long distance and ups and downs have been weighing on the two of them lately and it has not been easy but they know this is the best decision for them at this time," as reported by E! News.
Christian McCaffrey is not the first NFL star to have dated Culpo. In September 2015, Culpo started dating NFL star Tim Tebow but within two months they reportedly broke up in November, as reported by The Sun.
Culpo also dated the former New England Patriots football star Danny Amendola and became social media official in February 2016.
After being in an on-and-off relationship for some time, the pair parted ways in November 2018.
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The Instagram post was flooded with congratulatory messages from both family and fans of the couple. "Finally, we have a daughter. I love you both so much.," posted the would be mother-in-law Lisa McCaffrey. Sister Sophia Culpo said, "WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Finalllyyyyyyy. I always wanted a brother my age twins!!," and added in another comment, "Love you guys so much." Another sister Aurora Culpo wrote, "Yayyyy i can talk about it!!! Congrats i can’t wait to have another brother and i can’t wait to snuggle the crap out of ur babies!!!!!"
Gigi Hadid congratulated, "YESSSSSSSS." "Babe!!!!! I was just thinking when I saw the last few posts, ok… when is he proposing?! Yahoo!!!!! Congrats! So happy for your Love!" mused Vanessa Lachey. Eiza Gonzalez wrote, "Awwww congratulations!!!!." "CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!," wrote an excited Demi Lovato. Jessie James Decker ecstatically wrote, "Im screaming and jumping up and down!!!! I showed Eric with the biggest grin on his face. We are SO happy for y’all!!!!!!!!!!!!." Ring Concierge too congratulated, "Congratulations!!!! So honored to have designed the ring."
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