Christian McCaffrey has praised his fiancée, Olivia Culpo, for her exceptional skills in wedding planning. McCaffrey, the star running back for the Carolina Panthers, shared his admiration for Culpo’s organizational prowess during a recent interview.
The San Francisco 49ers running back, aged 27, disclosed that Olivia Culpo has assumed responsibility for every aspect of their impending wedding amidst his demanding NFL season. This includes their Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
“She’s done a hell of a job,” McCaffrey told Extra in a clip shared on TikTok on Tuesday. “She’s steering the ship when it comes to anything regarding the wedding as of now. It’s been going well.”
While he said he offers his input “when needed,” he is happy to leave the planning in Culpo’s very capable hands.
“Her style is unbelievable, and everything that she wants I also like,” he noted, adding, “I’m so thankful that I have someone like her who’s not just supporting me the way she is but also handling all stuff like that, allowing me to do what I love at the moment while she’s still working on her career as well.”
The athlete also hinted that the big day might not be too far off. “I’m sure you guys will be seeing plenty coming soon,” he teased, suggesting that updates on their wedding plans could be forthcoming.
On Monday, Christian McCaffrey took another opportunity to publicly praise the former Miss Universe, aged 31, this time for her unwavering support throughout his football career.
“She’s sacrificed so much and I think all the wives do, but it’s tough e, especially in season, a lot of late nights, a lot of time at the facilities,” he told reporters at the Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night event in Las Vegas.
“She 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.
After the 49ers’ NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions on Jan. 28 — which secured the team’s place in the Super Bowl — Culpo shared a heartfelt tribute to her fiancé on Instagram.
Accompanying a video of the couple embracing emotionally after the game, she wrote, “Watching the love of your life live out his dream is the best feeling in the world.”
“You deserve it all, Christian, I love you so so much,” she captioned the post.
The couple got engaged in April 2023 after almost four years of dating. Shortly after sharing the joyful news on Instagram, Culpo expressed her excitement about marrying McCaffrey. “It’s been the thrill of a lifetime, honestly,” she added, reflecting on their engagement.