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Olivia Culpois her fiancéChristian McCaffrey’s biggest cheerleader!
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Formula 1 team x Visa Cash App RB party in Las Vegas on Thursday, Culpo, 31, praised McCaffrey, 27, and his preparations for the 2024Super Bowl.
“I feel like it’s just a crazy moment because it’s the accumulation of so much hard work and energy. He’s such a great person, he’s such a hard worker, there’s nobody in the world that deserves it more than him,” Culpo tells PEOPLE of the San Francisco 49ers running back.
Adding that she has a “lot of nerves” and a “lot of excitement” ahead of thematchup between the 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefson Sunday, the model continues, “First and foremost we’re very grateful and I always just want him to come out healthy and happy.”
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey greet fans before the 49ers' game against the Baltimore Ravens in December 2023.Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty
Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty
TheMiss Universehost and former winner also revealed that she’s able to talk to McCaffrey “all the time” during the run-up to the game.
“You’d be surprised, they have a lot of time where they’re doing recovery and they want to be on their phones,” she told PEOPLE. “I think social media, he tries to stay off of that, but as far as texting friends and family it’s what keeps him going.”
The model posted a videoon her Instagram StoryThursday night that showed her fiance accepting the award on stage at the event.
“So many reasons to celebrate you. Proud fiance over here,” she wrote across the clip — which appeared to have been filmed from a spot backstage — adding some sweet emoji.
A second backstage video of McCaffrey’s speechshared on Culpo’s Instagram Storywas captioned with another sweet message.“No one more deserving than you @christianmccaffrey,” Culpo wrote.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo attend the 6th Annual Best Buddies' Celebration of Mothers on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
She then posted a shot that saw her posing alongside McCaffrey and his parents, Ed McCaffrey and Linda McCaffrey, writing “Family,” across the image.
Other photos posted on Culpo’s Instagram Story included a sweet couple shot of her sitting on Christian’s lap, which she captioned, “Total of 2 hours together but I’ll take what I can get,” and added a heart emoji. The model also posted a close-up shot of the couple’s attire for the night — her in aVictoria Beckhamgown and Christian in a Dior suit.
Olivia Culpo attends the Formula 1 team x Visa Cash App RB party in Las Vegas.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Earlier this week, McCaffreypraised her for giving up “so much”during his Super Bowl run.
“She’s sacrificed so much and I think all the wives do, but it’s tough, especially in season, a lot of late nights, a lot of time at the facilities,” the sportsman told reporters of Culpo at theSuper Bowl LVIIIOpening Night event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday.
“She obviously is so successful in the world right now in her career, and to see her support me the way she does it means the world to me … and hopefully I can return the favor,” he added.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo on the red carpet at the NFL Honors.Rich Graessle/PPI/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Shortly after she shared the happy news on herInstagram, Culpo told PEOPLE she was"so excited"to be marrying McCaffrey.
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“It’s been the thrill of a lifetime, honestly,” she added of their engagement.
The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, airing on CBS on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
