On July 13, 2025, model and actress Olivia Culpo and San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl named Colette Annalise McCaffrey. The couple shared the heartwarming news via a joint Instagram post featuring a series of black-and-white photos capturing intimate moments from the hospital. These images showed McCaffrey supporting Culpo during labor, the new mother cradling their newborn, and the proud father gazing adoringly at his daughter.
In one particularly touching photo, Culpo is seen holding tightly onto McCaffrey's arm during what appeared to be a cesarean section. Reflecting on the experience, Culpo described childbirth as "the scariest and most rewarding of all experiences," adding, "As soon as he came into the room, I felt most at peace. Look at that grip." She also expressed her affection in an Instagram story, writing, "Colette is so lucky to have the best daddy in the world. A love like no other."
The arrival of Colette comes just months after the couple revealed they were expecting in March 2025. Culpo shared two monochrome maternity photos with the caption, "Next chapter, motherhood." However, the pregnancy journey was not without challenges. Culpo, who has been open about her diagnosis with endometriosis—a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus that can affect fertility—faced significant health hurdles. She disclosed that she was on bed rest for four weeks due to pneumonia and a subchorionic hematoma, a blood clot in the uterus that caused heavy bleeding. Despite these obstacles, the couple remained hopeful and excited about starting their family.
Olivia Culpo, 33, is known for being the first Rhode Islander to win Miss Universe in 2012, and she has built a career as a model and actress. Christian McCaffrey, 29, is a celebrated NFL star currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the 49ers ahead of the NFL trade deadline in October 2022. McCaffrey reached his first-ever Super Bowl in February 2024, where the 49ers narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, 25-22. That same year, he earned the title of 2023 Offensive Player of the Year.
The couple's relationship has been a public journey since 2019. Rumors of their romance began in May of that year, after fans noticed McCaffrey liking Culpo's Instagram posts. They went Instagram official in November 2019, and their engagement followed in April 2023 during a trip to Utah. Culpo and McCaffrey tied the knot in June 2024 in an intimate ceremony held at Watch Hill Chapel in Rhode Island, followed by a lavish reception at the Ocean House resort. Culpo wore a custom long-sleeve Dolce & Gabbana gown for the occasion, choosing a design that emphasized elegance over sexiness. She told Vogue, "I didn’t want it to exude sex in any way, shape, or form." Despite some criticism over her dress and minimal makeup, Culpo defended her choices, saying, "I loved every part of my wedding because I love my husband and the people we got to celebrate that day with. The choices that I made are because I wanted to feel like they’re choices I could be proud of in 50 years. And that’s it."
Beyond their public personas, the couple has shared glimpses into their personal life and the ways they nurture their relationship. They started a private book club with just the two of them, with Culpo selecting "girly girl thrillers" to encourage McCaffrey to read more. They also prioritize date nights at least twice a month, even during the demanding NFL season. Culpo has emphasized the importance of mutual support, telling E! News, "You have to lean on each other, you have to have a healthy outlet to just vent your frustrations. Even when things are exciting—everything's better with another person that you can share experiences with."
McCaffrey's 2024 NFL season was marred by injuries, limiting him to just four games. However, by April 2025, he reported to reporters that "everything has been really smooth" and expressed excitement about returning to full health for the upcoming campaign. His recent contract extension with the 49ers made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, marking a milestone in a year already filled with personal and professional achievements.
Their first child, Colette, arrives as the couple embraces a new chapter filled with joy and challenges alike. Culpo and McCaffrey's journey—from their initial romance and high-profile wedding to the trials of pregnancy and now parenthood—paints a picture of resilience, love, and partnership. Fans and fellow athletes alike have celebrated the news, with social media buzzing over McCaffrey's new "dad mode" and the couple's evident happiness.
As they balance the demands of NFL life and the joys of raising a newborn, Culpo and McCaffrey continue to inspire with their openness and dedication to each other. Their story is one of love blossoming on and off the field, culminating in the arrival of Colette Annalise McCaffrey, their most precious victory yet.
