Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo welcome baby girl with emotional first photo reveal

From the gridiron to the delivery room, Christian McCaffrey just scored the most precious win of his life. The 49ers star and his wife, model-actress Olivia Culpo, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Colette, on July 13, and the moment was captured in the sweetest black-and-white hospital photo fans can’t stop sharing.One second he’s extending his NFL legacy with a record-breaking deal. The next, he’s swapping cleats for scrubs and cuddling his newborn daughter. Christian McCaffrey is officially in his “girl dad” era.

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s baby debut is the internet’s new favorite soft launch

The couple dropped the baby news in peak 2025 style: with a cozy hospital photo featuring McCaffrey in full delivery-day gear, Olivia glowing with post-birth joy, and little Colette nestled between them. Instagram swooned.

The NFL world cheered. And yes, fellow celebs and 49ers fans alike flooded the post with red hearts and crying emojis.

They didn’t just announce a baby, they served a full aesthetic moment. Name reveal? Colette.

This milestone comes right after McCaffrey’s massive 49ers extension

Talk about timing. Just weeks ago, McCaffrey signed a monster extension with the 49ers, becoming the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Now, he’s back in the headlines for a whole different reason and this time, it’s all about dad life.

This year is shaping up to be the ultimate glow-up for McCaffrey: Super Bowl run, long-term contract, A-list wedding, and now, baby Coco. He’s basically the NFL’s golden boy with dad energy turned up to 100.

Fans are already obsessed with McCaffrey’s new “dad mode”

Social media couldn’t handle the wholesomeness. “GIRL DAD ERA ACTIVATED,” one fan posted. Others called him the MVP of fatherhood before training camp even started.

In a year full of career wins and historic headlines, nothing hits quite like a baby snuggle. And judging by that first hospital pic? Christian and Olivia are already pros at this parenting thing.Welcome to the world, Colette. And welcome to dad life, Christian McCaffrey, the sweetest chapter yet.Also read - “She deserves a great guy” — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get Modern Family star’s stamp of approval