Few running backs in the league change a game like Christian McCaffrey. But away from the spotlight of Sundays, McCaffrey’s biggest milestone came off the field when he tied the knot.
The person who has stood beside him, before and after the marriage, is his wife, along with McCaffrey’s parents. So who exactly is the woman sharing life with one of football’s biggest stars? Let’s get to know the supermodel behind the name.
Who Is Christian McCaffrey’s Wife, Olivia Culpo?
The 49ers’ star running back, McCaffrey, is married to American model, actress, and media personality Olivia Culpo, one of the most recognisable influencers in fashion and pop culture today, with an estimated net worth of $9 million.
She first rose to global prominence in 2012 by winning Miss Rhode Island USA, then Miss USA, and ultimately Miss Universe. The supermodel became the first representative from Rhode Island and the first American in 15 years to hold the international title.
Culpo translated that early pageant success into a multifaceted career. She’s also built a powerful presence on social media, garnering 5.5 million followers on Instagram alone.
She has collaborated with major beauty and fashion brands and has appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Culpo debuted in the SI Swimsuit Issue as a 2018 rookie, quickly becoming a standout for confident, fashion-forward shoots. She returned in 2019, then landed a coveted 2020 cover.
In addition to her modelling career, the 33-year-old has acted in films and TV, and has hosted high-profile events, including multiple Miss Universe pageants and shows like Netflix’s Next Gen Chef.
In her personal life, she married NFL star running back Christian McCaffrey in June 2024. The couple began dating in 2019, and their relationship eventually blossomed into a lasting marriage.
McCaffrey and Culpo welcomed their daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, in July 2025. Since then, Colette has become a familiar presence at 49ers games. Culpo has shared several Instagram moments of their matching red-and-gold outfits, including a heartwarming video capturing Colette’s first visit to the field in September 2025.
“My family is one of the reasons I play. Whenever you get to see them right before you go out to battle, it’s a quick reminder of why you’re doing it,” McCaffrey said when asked about his daughter and wife.
McCaffrey’s story is still being written, both on the field and at home. With Olivia Culpo beside him and their daughter growing up in the middle of it all, the next chapter looks bigger than football. As his career moves forward, so does their life together, shaped by family and moments that will matter long after the final whistle.
