Olivia Culpo cuddles new puppy after being unveiled as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover model… and beau Christian McCaffrey gushes over her for being ‘constant inspiration’
She hit one of the biggest milestones of her career as she was unveiled as one of the three cover models for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Monday.
And no doubt there was no one better to join Olivia Culpo on her press run than her new best friend.
The 28-year-old model took to Instagram to share a snap of herself cuddled up with new precious pooch, Oliver Sprinkles, in between interviews.
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‘Oliver’s first press day!’: Olivia Culpo took to Instagram to share a snap of herself cuddled up with new precious pooch, Oliver Sprinkles, in between interviews after being named as one of the cover models for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Olivia gave her fans an eyeful in a low-cut black top as she captioned the image: ‘Oliver’s first press day! @oliversprinkles.’
Meanwhile her boyfriend Christian McCaffrey gushed over his model girlfriend as he shared an image of himself standing on a paddleboard while Olivia laid out.
The 24-year-old Carolina Panthers star running back captioned the image: ‘When your gf is on the cover of @si_swimsuit, you do a victory lap on paddle board. A constant inspiration to everyone who knows you! [heart and star emoji]’
‘A constant inspiration to everyone that knows you!’ Meanwhile her boyfriend Christian McCaffrey gushed over his model girlfriend as he shared an image of himself standing on a paddleboard while Olivia laid out
Support system: He seems every bit the proud boyfriend as he also took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of the cover with the caption: ‘Congratulations to the queen @OliviaCulpo’
Loved up: Culpo and McCaffrey (seen in February) started dating in the summer of 2019 following the end of her three-year romance with NFL player Danny Amendola
He seems every bit the proud boyfriend as he also took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of the cover with the caption: ‘Congratulations to the queen @OliviaCulpo’
Culpo and McCaffrey started dating in the summer of 2019 following the end of her three-year romance with NFL player Danny Amendola.
She previously was linked romantically with musician Nick Jonas and football star Tim Tebow.
Squad: She along with Kate Bock and Jasmine Sanders, made SI Swimsuit history on Monday morning when the publication revealed four different covers for its newest issue – a group shot with the trio, as well as individual covers for each of the three women
She along with Kate Bock and Jasmine Sanders, made SI Swimsuit history on Monday morning when the publication revealed four different covers for its newest issue – a group shot with the trio, as well as individual covers for each of the three women.
For the group shot, the three women are seen posing together in the ocean in Bali – where the shoot took place – each modeling chic black swimwear that is accessorized with gold detailing.
Olivia posed looking every inch the fashionista in a black high-cut swimsuit, gold hoop earrings and a gold chain belt.
Wonder in white: For her individual cover Olivia donned a see through jacket over a tiny white bikini
Speaking about the decision to feature three women on the cover of this year’s issue, editor MJ Day told DailyMail.com in a statement that the models were all chosen because of their individuality and unique achievements – as well as their shared ambitions and goals.
‘These three women that make up the 2020 cover are inherently unique in many ways, but a solidarity exists among them in terms of their ambitions, goals and what they stand for,’ she said.
‘These women are limitless, unstoppable and collectively represent the next wave of moguls to come out of the franchise.’
‘Woof woof’: Meanwhile Olivia has already set her new dog up with an Instagram account @oliverspribnkles
Meanwhile Olivia has already set her new dog up with an Instagram account.
The tiny creature is named Oliver Sprinkles and on Sunday, Culpo posted a snap of him nestled in a towel to @oliversprinkles and wrote in the caption: ‘First bath was OK but definitely wouldn’t recommend.’
Culpo and McCaffrey picked up their pet at the airport in Los Angeles on Friday.
Too cute: On Sunday, Culpo posted a snap of the big-eared fluffy creature nestled in a towel and wrote in the caption: ‘First bath was OK but definitely wouldn’t recommend’