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What Is Olivia Culpo’s Net Worth?
Olivia Culpo, the American beauty pageant titleholder, social media influencer, and actress, has accumulated a net worth of approximately $9 million. This financial standing is a result of her diverse career spanning beauty pageants, social media endorsements, acting roles, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Olivia Culpo was born on May 8, 1992, in Cranston, Rhode Island, as the middle child of five. Her parents, Peter and Susan Culpo, have Italian and Irish ancestry. Her father co-owns multiple Boston-based restaurants. She attended St. Mary Academy – Bay View, an all-girls Catholic school. Starting in the second grade, she studied cello and played with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble. She also attended the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina for two summers. She briefly attended Boston University before focusing on her pageantry career. The specifics of her early earnings and investments during her youth remain private, but her upbringing provided a foundation for her future endeavors.
Pageantry Career and Earnings
Culpo’s pageantry career began in 2012 when she won Miss Rhode Island USA. This victory propelled her to the Miss USA competition in June 2012, where she also claimed the title. Her success culminated in December 2012 when she won Miss Universe in Las Vegas, Nevada, becoming the eighth representative from the United States to win the title and the first since 1997. While the exact prize money for winning Miss Universe isn’t always publicly disclosed, it typically includes a cash prize, a year-long salary, a luxury apartment in New York City, and numerous endorsement opportunities. Furthermore, as Miss Universe, she embarked on various international travels and appearances, the financial compensation details for most of her appearances were not made public.
Social Media Influence and Endorsements
Following her Miss Universe win, Olivia Culpo leveraged her platform to become a prominent social media personality. She has amassed a substantial following across Instagram (over 5 million followers), Twitter, and YouTube. Her social media influence has translated into lucrative endorsement deals with brands like L’Oréal, Uberliss, and Kipling. While the specific financial terms of these partnerships are confidential, influencers with similar followings and engagement rates can command anywhere from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per sponsored post or campaign. In 2020, Culpo appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue alongside Kate Bock and Jasmine Sanders, further amplifying her brand and earning potential.
Film and Television Career
Olivia Culpo has ventured into acting, making her debut in the 2014 comedy “The Other Woman.” Her role as the Raven-Haired Beauty, though brief, marked her entry into the film industry. She played a more significant role in the 2017 supernatural musical thriller “American Satan,” playing the girlfriend of the main character, earning credits and salaries commensurate with her roles. In 2018, she appeared in two films: the comedy “I Feel Pretty” and the action thriller “Reprisal.” In 2020, Culpo appeared in “The Swing of Things”. The following year, she played the leading female role of Ruby in the romantic drama “Venus as a Boy”. Culpo has also made television appearances, including a guest spot on “Hell’s Kitchen” in 2017 and a main cast role in the E! docuseries “Model Squad” in 2018. She reprised her role from “American Satan” in the Amazon Prime Video series “Paradise City.” Exact salary details for her film and television roles are typically not public information, but these appearances contribute to her overall income and brand visibility.
Real Estate Investments
Olivia Culpo has made strategic investments in real estate, adding to her asset portfolio. In 2017, she purchased a loft-style condo in Hollywood for $1.1 million. In December 2019, she acquired a 5,400-square-foot home in Encino, California, for $3.5 million. Most recently, in September 2024, she and Christian McCaffrey purchased a mansion in Studio City, California, for $14.5 million. This property was previously owned by George and Amal Clooney, who had acquired it from Stevie Nicks. While the details of any mortgages or financing arrangements are not public, these real estate holdings represent a significant portion of her net worth and potential for future appreciation.
