Olivia Culpo has stepped into a brand-new chapter as she and husband Christian McCaffrey officially welcomed their first child, a daughter named Colette Annalise McCaffrey. The couple shared the joyful news on Instagram on July 13, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the emotional moment. Their announcement was tender and understated, featuring black-and-white hospital photos with a simple caption that read just their baby girl’s name and a white heart emoji—an elegant reflection of their private yet heartfelt journey into parenthood.
Culpo later opened up about the experience in her Instagram Stories, describing childbirth as “the scariest and most rewarding of all experiences.” She posted a soft, color-drenched hospital photo, holding her newborn and noting how at peace she felt the moment McCaffrey walked into the room. “Look at the grip,” she wrote, referencing her husband’s comforting presence as she navigated the intensity of birth. Other shared images included a tender moment of Colette resting peacefully on a plush blanket and a candid shot of McCaffrey staring lovingly at his daughter—a quiet, grounding image of a father instantly smitten.
The former Miss Universe expressed just how deeply she feels the magnitude of this transition. “Colette is so lucky to have the best daddy in the world,” she said, underscoring the emotional bond already blooming between her daughter and McCaffrey. She called it “a love like no other,” reflecting both awe and gratitude in real time.
The couple first announced they were expecting back in March, with similarly elegant black-and-white photos from a maternity shoot. “Next chapter, motherhood,” Culpo wrote at the time. She had been candid in interviews about how much the journey meant to her, calling the experience “very special” and something she had been dreaming about for a long time. When speaking to PEOPLE earlier this year, Culpo praised McCaffrey, saying he was “made to be a dad” and expressing her excitement to see him in that role.
She also revealed something unexpected but deeply human—that the experience made her appreciate her own mother in an entirely new way. Especially in the early stages of her pregnancy, which she described as challenging, Culpo leaned heavily on her mom for support. She found it ironic and moving that just as she was becoming a mother herself, she found herself needing her own mother more than ever. It was a full-circle realization that added another layer of depth to the already transformative journey.
As Culpo and McCaffrey settle into their new roles as parents, their quiet, heartfelt posts suggest a home filled with love, awe, and a deep reverence for the beginning of a new life. Baby Colette’s arrival marks not just the birth of a child, but the birth of a family.
