Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey welcoming baby No. 2 to the world: ‘Best birthday gift’

Nypost · May 08, 2026 · 356 words · By Andrew Battifarano

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Olivia Culpo’s birthday came with an extra gift.

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What happened

Olivia Culpo’s birthday came with an extra gift.

Why it matters

The former Miss Universe winner and her 49ers star husband, Christian McCaffrey, announced on Friday they are having a second child together.

Common ground

Culpo happened to be celebrating her 34th birthday when she shared the news that she’s expecting.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Culpo happened to be celebrating her 34th birthday when she shared the news that she’s expecting.”

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Web search results explicitly state that the pregnancy announcement occurred on Friday, which also marked Olivia Culpo's 34th birthday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeannie Camtu Mai (born January 4, 1979) is an American television personality and stylist, best known for her work on the makeover show How Do I Look? and the syndicated daytime talk show The Real. A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannie_Mai

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miss USA 2012 was the 61st Miss USA pageant, held on June 3, 2012, at The AXIS, located inside the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada, and it was televised live on NBC. Alyssa Campanella o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_USA_2012

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American model, actress, and media personality. Culpo has won Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA 2012, and Miss Universe 2012.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Culpo

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Claim 2: “Culpo and McCaffrey tied the knot in a Rhode Island — the latter’s home state — ceremony in the summer of 2024.”

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Multiple sources confirm the couple married in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, on June 29, 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — Over the weekend, model Olivia Culpo and 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey became husband and wife in Culpo’s home state of Rhode Island, exchanging their vows in a chapel located in Watch Hill, …
https://www.betus.com.pa/locker-room-raw/entertainment/olivi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey just proved they're endgame. The former Miss Universe and the NFL star have tied the knot after five years together. The two married June 29 in a church in Watch H…
https://www.eonline.com/news/1403045/olivia-culpo-marries-ch…

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web search NEUTRAL — Oliva Culpo and Christian McCaffrey celebrate their wedding day in Watch Hill, RI. Patriot Pics / BACKGRID. Olivia Culpo tied the knot in her native Rhode Island.
https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/sports/olivia-culpo-christian-…

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Claim 3: “McCaffrey, a Swiss army knife for the 49ers, is coming off a monster 2025, in which he attained his third All-Pro nod and one AP Comeback Player of the Year after rushing for 1,202 yards, catching 102 passes and racking up 17 total touchdowns.”

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Multiple sources, including a Wikipedia entry for the 2025 season, confirm McCaffrey's stats (1,202 rushing yards, 102 receptions, 17 total touchdowns) and his AP Comeback Player of the Year award for 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — At the end of the season running back Christian McCaffrey won the AP Comeback Player of the Year award as he finished sixth in the league with 102 receptions for 924 yards to go with 1,202 rushing yar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_San_Francisco_49ers_seaso…

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web search NEUTRAL — McCaffrey rushed for 1,202 yards on a career-high 311 attempts. He tallied 102 receptions in 2025, setting the single-season franchise record for a running back.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49e…

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web search NEUTRAL — Christian McCaffrey is 29 years old. When was Christian McCaffrey born?Christian McCaffrey had 1,202 rushing yards last season and 7,589 rushing yards over his career. How many Super Bowls has Christi…
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaCh01.ht…

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Claim 4: “The former Miss Universe winner and her 49ers star husband, Christian McCaffrey, announced on Friday they are having a second child together.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announced they are expecting their second child via Instagram on a Friday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_McCaffrey

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Encino is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encino,_Los_Angeles

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Claim 5: “The news for the couple comes a little over a year after they welcomed Colette to the world last July.”

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Web search results specifically state that their daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, was born on July 13, 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American model, actress, and media personality. Culpo has won Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA 2012, and Miss Universe 2012.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Culpo

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web search NEUTRAL — Q: When was Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s baby born? A: Their daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, was born on July 13, 2025. Q: Where did the couple make the announcement?
https://palify.io/articles/view-article/olivia-culpo-and-chr…

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Claim 6: “The snap, which also included their daughter Colette Annalise, and their golden doodle, Oliver Sprinkles”

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Multiple sources confirm the couple has a daughter named Colette Annalise and a toy golden doodle named Oliver Sprinkles.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s romance is one for the record books.The twosome expanded their family with the addition of a toy golden doodle named Oliver Sprinkles.
https://www.aol.com/entertainment/model-olivia-culpo-san-fra…

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web search NEUTRAL — They adopted a toy golden doodle named Oliver Sprinkles Culpo McCaffrey. June 2021 – Anniversaries together. After two years together, Olivia and Christian celebrated their second anniversary together…
https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-bab…

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