As the due date nears for
Olivia Culpo and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, the former Miss Universe is sharing a refreshingly real glimpse into her pregnancy journey. Now in her third trimester, Culpo took to Instagram this week to highlight the small but deeply personal moments that define late pregnancy—including the surprising cravings and the physical toll.
Olivia Culpo opens up about third-trimester struggles in candid kitchen post
In an Instagram Story shared Thursday, Olivia Culpo showed herself cooking from the comfort of a black rolling kitchen chair. With her due date just weeks away, the soon-to-be mom opted for practicality over performance as she prepared a homemade chicken pot pie.
Dressed in a light grey henley top and black lounge pants, with her hair pulled back in a ponytail and fuzzy slippers on her feet, Culpo didn’t shy away from showing the raw, unfiltered side of pregnancy life.
“This is how we do things around here,” she captioned the Story, a relatable nod to the physical discomfort of late-stage pregnancy that many moms will recognize.
Pregnancy cravings take center stage with comfort food over summer heat
In a follow-up post, Culpo shared a sneak peek of her creamy chicken pot pie, playfully acknowledging the contradiction of cooking such a hearty meal during a warm summer. “Definitely not the chicken pot pie weather but the heart wants what the heart wants,” she wrote, offering a small but telling glimpse into the emotional and physical cravings that come with the final stretch of pregnancy.
The post resonated with many of her 5.5 million followers, who appreciated the honesty and vulnerability from the typically polished model and influencer.
Just days before this update, Olivia and Christian marked their first wedding anniversary on June 30. Culpo shared a heartfelt Instagram reel celebrating their love story and teasing their next big chapter. “One year down, with something new, Soon it’s more than just us two,” she wrote. “Best day ever, best year ever… happy anniversary to the love of my life. So so thankful @christianmccaffrey.”
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