Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey have officially entered a new chapter of their lives—parenthood. Just a month after tying the knot in a dreamy June wedding in Rhode Island, the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Colette Annalise McCaffrey, on July 13.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s Sweet Introduction to Baby Colette
The proud parents made the announcement through a heartfelt post on Instagram, sharing a close-up photo of their newborn’s tiny hand. The caption was simple and touching, marked only with her name and a white heart emoji.
In her Instagram Stories, Olivia Culpo gave followers a glimpse into their quiet hospital moments. She posted a photo of Christian McCaffrey gazing lovingly at their daughter, writing, “Colette is so lucky to have the best daddy in the world. A love like no other.”
Olivia Opens Up About Her Delivery
Olivia didn’t shy away from sharing her birth story. She revealed that she had a C-section, calling it “the scariest and most rewarding of all experiences.” What helped her stay calm, she said, was Christian’s presence. “As soon as [Christian] came into the room, I felt most at peace,” she shared, according to US Weekly.
Olivia has been vocal about her hopes for motherhood for quite some time. So when she and Christian announced they were expecting back in March with a black-and-white maternity photoshoot, fans were overjoyed. She captioned the post simply: “Next chapter, motherhood.” Another post showed the couple walking hand in hand through a field, with Olivia proudly showing off her baby bump.
Keeping the Pregnancy Journey Private (Well, Mostly)
Although the couple mostly kept the pregnancy private, there were a few playful moments along the way. Olivia’s sister, Sophia, joked in January that Olivia was trying to hide her baby bump by using their dog. “Now you all know why her nickname is Oblivia … she ain’t stealth,” she teased.
From Blind Date to Building a Family
Olivia and Christian’s love story started with a blind date in 2019. They quickly became inseparable and went public with their relationship in early 2020. In April 2023, Christian proposed, and they tied the knot in June 2024 in a romantic ceremony in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Olivia had previously opened up about her concerns with fertility on her reality show The Culpo Sisters back in 2022. She revealed she had even considered freezing her eggs out of fear for the future. By October 2023, she was more than ready for motherhood, saying in a TikTok video that she wanted to “rip out [her] IUD and start trying immediately.”
Her older sister Aurora always believed Olivia would embrace motherhood naturally. “I know she’s going to be a really loving mother. I know that she’s going to be very prepared,” she told People magazine.
A New Chapter Begins
Now, with baby Colette in their arms, Olivia and Christian are embracing this beautiful new phase of life. Their journey from a blind date to becoming parents is nothing short of heartwarming. With a strong foundation of love, support, and excitement, it’s clear that this growing family is just getting started.
