At a Glance
- Olivia Culpo tearfully revealed she spent the night before the 49ers wildcard game awake and crying because it was her first extended separation from 6-month-old Colette
- The former Miss Universe posted a GRWM TikTok on Jan. 10 showing her styling a McCaffrey jersey and explaining how ending breastfeeding let her “go to the gym” and feel better in clothes
- San Francisco beat Philadelphia to advance; the family will travel to Seattle for the NFC Divisional round
- Why it matters: The viral video gives an unfiltered look at the emotional tug-of-war celebrity parents face between career demands and newborn bonding
Olivia Culpo is pulling back the curtain on the raw emotions that come with balancing new motherhood and the NFL playoffs. In a candid get-ready-with-me clip filmed before the 49ers wildcard showdown, the model said she spent the previous night in tears because the trip marked the first time she had left daughter Colette overnight.
First Night Away From Baby
“So I was crying yesterday,” Culpo told her phone camera while applying makeup in the Jan. 10 TikTok. She admitted nerves over the must-win game kept her awake: “I did not sleep.” The video, posted hours before kickoff in Philadelphia, showed her slipping into a shirt emblazoned with husband Christian McCaffrey‘s last name.
The couple welcomed Colette in July. Because the baby is still breastfeeding, Culpo had not traveled without her. “First time I’ve ever left the baby,” she said, voice cracking.
Postpartum Milestones
Culpo also celebrated a personal milestone. Ending breastfeeding, she explained, meant she could exercise again. “I feel like clothes are fitting me a little better,” she told followers while tugging at her vintage-style jersey.
The 32-year-old has chronicled her postpartum journey online, sharing:
- Breastfeeding photos from Levi’s Stadium suites
- Candid clips about pregnancy weight gain
- Snaps of Colette in custom 49ers onesies and a red bow
A Family Affair on Game Day
Christian McCaffrey has made it clear his wife and daughter fuel his play. In a December interview with News Of Losangeles, the running back said, “Whenever you get to see them right before you go out to battle, it’s a quick reminder of why you’re doing it.”
He echoed that sentiment after the Sept. 21 home opener, telling reporters, “It means everything to have my family there… I know my daughter won’t remember it, but just knowing she was there… means a lot.”
Colette attended that matchup wearing a miniature McCaffrey jersey. Aunt Sophia Culpo captured the moment, posting photos of Olivia nursing the 11-week-old between quarters.
49ers Advance
San Francisco defeated Philadelphia, setting up a divisional-round clash in Seattle. The win keeps the team’s Super Bowl hopes alive and means another travel weekend for the Culpo-McCaffrey family.
The athlete finished the regular season with 1,801 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, leading many analysts to call him the offense’s heartbeat.
Looking Ahead
With the playoffs extending into late January, the couple faces more potential separations. Culpo has not said whether Colette will accompany her to away games or stay home with family.
After the birth, Olivia wrote on Instagram Stories that delivery was “the scariest and most rewarding of all experiences.” She credited Christian’s presence with calming her, adding, “As soon as he came into the room, I felt most at peace.”
For now, fans can expect more behind-the-scenes glimpses. Culpo promised in the TikTok that she is “actually excited for what I’m wearing today” and plans to keep documenting life as a football wife and first-time mom.
Key Takeaways
- Olivia Culpo’s emotional Jan. 10 video highlights the challenges new moms face when work obligations require travel
- Ending breastfeeding allowed her to return to the gym and regain confidence in her wardrobe choices
- Christian McCafffrey credits seeing his wife and daughter before games as motivation during the postseason push
- The 49ers’ victory advances them to face Seattle, extending the season and potentially creating more family travel decisions
