Olivia Culpo is an American model, actress, and media personality who achieved prominence after winning the Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA 2012, and Miss Universe 2012 pageants. Her career has spanned across modeling, acting, and media engagements, making her a recognized figure in the entertainment and fashion industries.
In 1981, Shawn Weatherly passed the Miss Universe title to Venezuela. Olivia Culpo was the third Miss Universe from the U.S. to pass the title to Venezuela, after Shawn Weatherly.
On May 8, 1992, Olivia Frances Culpo was born. She later became an American model, actress, and media personality.
In 1996, Chelsi Smith passed the Miss Universe title to Venezuela. Olivia Culpo was the third Miss Universe from the U.S. to pass the title to Venezuela, after Chelsi Smith.
In 1997 Brook Lee won Miss Universe. Olivia Culpo was the first representative from the U.S. to win the title since Brook Lee.
On June 3, 2012, Olivia Culpo won the Miss USA pageant, marking her second major pageant victory after Miss Rhode Island USA.
On July 6, 2012, Cranston held a homecoming celebration for Olivia Culpo after she won Miss USA. Mayor Allan Fung presented her with the key to the city.
In 2012, Olivia Culpo achieved significant recognition by winning Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe.
In January 2013, Olivia Culpo visited Indonesia for three weeks, participating in events such as the crowning of Puteri Indonesia 2013 and hosting discussions on HIV prevention.
On August 25, 2013, the city council of Cranston approved a resolution to add Olivia Culpo's name to Albert Avenue.
On September 10, 2013, Olivia Culpo participated in the Sherri Hill fashion show, which was held at Trump Tower in New York City.
On November 9, 2013, Olivia Culpo crowned Gabriela Isler of Venezuela as her successor as Miss Universe.
In August 2017, Olivia Culpo and her family opened a restaurant in Rhode Island.
In 2018, Olivia Culpo appeared on the reality television show Model Squad.
In 2019, Olivia Culpo began her relationship with NFL running back Christian McCaffrey.
In 2020, Olivia Culpo appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue alongside Jasmine Sanders and Kate Bock.
In 2022, the Miss Universe 2022 pageant was held, later co-hosted by Olivia Culpo in January 2023.
In January 2023, Olivia Culpo co-hosted the Miss Universe 2022 pageant.
On April 7, 2023, Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announced their engagement.
In November 2023, Olivia Culpo co-hosted the Miss Universe 2023 pageant.
In 2023, Olivia Culpo competed in season nine of The Masked Singer as "UFO" and was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
On June 29, 2024, Olivia Culpo married Christian McCaffrey in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
In 2024, the Miss Universe 2024 pageant was held, co-hosted by Olivia Culpo.