Olivia Culpo’s boyfriend is cheering her on.
The Carolina Panthers running back took to Instagram on Monday to share his excitement over the model landing this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover.
The NFL star shared a photo of the two paddle-boarding with the caption: “When your gf is on the cover of @si_swimsuit, you do a victory lap on paddle board.”
“WOW! I really am speechless and this still doesn’t feel real,” Culpo wrote on Instagram. “I am so grateful for every experience I have been able to have with my @si_swimsuit family. Thank you so much @mj_day – your warmth and genuinity is unparalleled and I have learned and grown so much. It’s been an honor to be surrounded by so many amazing and strong women.”
Culpo also posted a vision board she made about four years ago and said she cut out photos from “a huge SI coffee table book” and glued her face on it.
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“I was debating sharing this but figured if this huge milestone can mean something to someone else out there then it’s an even greater blessing for me,” said Culpo. “To anyone who sees this, never stop visualizing and striving for what you want.”
“Don’t lose hope and remain focused and persistent,” she continued. “4 years ago when I was pasting these images onto a poster board it was me sitting on the floor with my glue stick and scissors shooting for the stars and it felt completely unattainable.
“I just hope this can show anyone out there that their goals, big or small, really can come true and that you deserve it. Thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve this dream and to all the other dreamers, never give up. I love you guys!!!”
