Who is Olivia Culpo?
Olivia Culpo is an American model, actress, and social media personality who first gained national attention after winning Miss USA 2012 and then going on to win Miss Universe 2012. She was born on May 8, 1992, in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Early Life & Education
- Born: May 8, 1992, in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
- Heritage: Italian-American with some Irish ancestry
- Family: Third of five siblings; parents Peter and Susan Culpo were both musicians
- Education: Attended St. Mary Academy – Bay View; studied at Boston University (did not graduate)
- Musical Talent: Classically trained cellist; performed with several orchestras including the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Pageant Career
- 2012: Won Miss Rhode Island USA—her first pageant
- Miss USA 2012: Crowned on June 3, 2012
- Miss Universe 2012: Won on December 19, 2012, becoming the first American to win since 1997
Career Beyond Pageantry
- Modeling & Fashion:
- Featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (cover in 2020)
- Collaborated with brands like L’Oréal, Kipling, and Uberliss
- Launched her own clothing line with Marled by Reunited Clothing
- Acting:
- Films: The Other Woman, I Feel Pretty, Reprisal, Venus as a Boy, Clawfoot
- TV: Model Squad, Paradise City, The Culpo Sisters, The Masked Singer (as “UFO” in 2023)
- Entrepreneurship:
- Co-founded Back 40, a restaurant in Rhode Island with her family
Personal Life
- Relationship: Began dating NFL star Christian McCaffrey in 2019
- Engagement: April 7, 2023
- Marriage: June 29, 2024, in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
- Motherhood: Welcomed daughter Colette Annalise McCaffrey on July 13, 2025
Public Influence & Advocacy
- Active in HIV/AIDS awareness during her Miss Universe reign
- Supports breast cancer research and youth empowerment
- Known for promoting wellness, fashion, and family values through social media
🔹 Quick Facts:
- Full Name: Olivia Frances Culpo
- Profession: Model, actress, influencer
- Birthdate: May 8, 1992
- Hometown: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
- Education: Boston University (attended but did not graduate)
🔹 Career Highlights:
- Pageants: Olivia began her rise to fame by winning Miss Rhode Island USA, followed by Miss USA, and eventually Miss Universe—making her the first American to win Miss Universe in over a decade at the time.
- Modeling: After her pageant success, she modeled for major fashion and beauty brands and appeared in top magazines like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Acting: She appeared in several films including The Other Woman (2014), I Feel Pretty (2018), and Venus as a Boy (2021).
- Social Media & Business: Olivia built a strong social media presence with millions of followers on Instagram. She promotes fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle content and has launched business ventures including a restaurant in Rhode Island with her family.
🔹 Personal Life:
Olivia has dated several high-profile figures, including singers Nick Jonas and Zedd, as well as NFL players Danny Amendola and Christian McCaffrey. She got engaged to Christian McCaffrey, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, in April 2023, and they were married in June 2024.
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