Sophia Culpo gained prominence in 2023 due to her appearances in the reality show The Culpo Sisters. It was also then that she brought her relationship with Michael Stevens to the public eye. For quite a while now, he has shared his love story with the world, propagating an image of a really cool partnership—at least—to everyone: full of joy, support, and fun. Here is the scoop on Michael Stevens, who seems to have brought new joy into Sophia’s life.
A New Chapter in Sophia Culpo’s Life
Sophia Culpo is relishing the new chapter with Michael Stevens. Before Stevens, she had a two-year relationship with Miami Dolphins football player Braxton Berrios. The duo parted ways in March 2023. Fast track a few months into October 2023; Sophia made her new beau, Michael Stevens, Instagram official by sharing several mushy moments on her social media.
Sophia celebrated an emotional birthday reel for Stevens on Instagram in November 2023, saying he is so kind, thoughtful, FUNNY, and sweet. This is a surefire way to let everyone know how much this lady loves and respects this man. Sophia keeps going on with the small bits of sunshine and joy he brought into her life.
Michael Stevens—A Man of Many Talents
A Multifaceted Legal Professional
Michael Stevens comes not only as Sophia Culpo’s boyfriend but also as a man with a remarkably interesting professional background. Stevens graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2012 from the University of Utah. He later studied at UCLA, where he received his MBA and JD in 2016. Such a great educational background propelled him into a varied business and legal career.
Stevens has had stints in different capacities at Wag!, Goodwin, and Fitplan, among others, where he mixed his legal background with business acumen. His most recent venture, as of August 2023, will be that of the co-founder and managing partner of Highline Legal, a firm that probably encapsulates his passion for innovative legal solutions.
Stand-up comedian and Entrepreneur
Outside of his business triumphs, Stevens has an artistic expression in the form of his performance of stand-up comedy. He has been around several locations and comedy clubs in the Los Angeles area. This exposes the kind of humor he has and how he can hold an audience in thrall while entertaining it. This comic ability brings yet another dynamic to his persona and makes him a multi-dimensional individual who knows work and play.
Apart from being a lawyer and a comedian, Stevens is an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Happi Saunas, a Los Angeles-based sauna studio scheduled to open in the summer of 2024. This reveals his interest in health and wellness, which is related to the trend in holistic self-care.
The Relationship: A Love Story Shared with the World
Going Public with Their Relationship
Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens took to Instagram to make things official in October 2023. The couple spent Halloween together, first dressing up in classic couples’ attire as Trinity and Neo from The Matrix, and then as Frances “Baby” Houseman and Johnny Castle from Dirty Dancing. Such lighthearted, creative moments offered fans a peek into the fun-loving dynamic of their relationship.
A Good Dog Dad: Michael Stevens is not only Sophia’s partner but a dedicated dog dad. He adopted a dog named Sundance, nicknamed “Sunny,” in December 2022 from The Labelle Foundation based in Los Angeles. Obviously, Stevens loves sharing Sunny’s pictures and videos on Instagram, proving he is very fond of the canine. Also, the shared love for dogs is another such aspect that seems to cement their bond, as Culpo also shares her life with her darling pets.
Public Appearances and Milestones
Red Carpet Debut
Finally, in February 2024, Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens appeared together on the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards. They definitely got all dolled up for the glitzy night ahead of them. Sophia sported a strapless silver mini dress by Nué and sported it with BETZÁBE in silver heels with matching accessories. For this couple, that was really big in their relationship because they took a rather bold step into the public eye as a romantic interest.
Celebrating Each Other
Michael Stevens has never been shy about expressing his feelings for Sophia Culpo. In November 2023, when she was turning 27 years old, he posted a sweet message on his Instagram, saying, “Strength. Beauty. Intuition. Kindness. Grace.” He expressed his strong feelings by naming her his “favorite surprise of 2023,” mentioning that the changes she brought into his life had been quite immense in their magnitude.
The couple also had a special getaway to celebrate their birthdays in November 2023. Sophia shared a series of photos from their trip where they spent their time staying in an Airstream and enjoying nature’s serenity. Captioned, “Scorpio x2 birthday getaway,” the sharing brought out how very close they are to each other, particularly since they happen to fall under the same astrological sign.
A Family Affair: Attending Olivia Culpo’s Wedding
In June 2024, Michael Stevens accompanied Sophia to her sister Olivia Culpo’s wedding to NFL player Christian McCaffrey. The wedding was quite the family affair and Stevens spent the day by her side. Despite the wedding being a phone-free event for guests to ‘live in the moment’, Sophia has shared exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with us of how the big day looked from her vantage point – including a sweet moment with Stevens while the group got ready:
Viewers see them having a quiet morning together in the video, with Stevens even joining Sophia in the bathroom to have his hair styled. It shows that the viewers are given a very close and personal view of how much they are for each other and how supportive, further sealing Stevens’ place within the Culpo family.
Conclusion: A Partnership That is Supportive and Full of Love
For Sophia Culpo, Michael Stevens has been that brand of love, support, and sunshine that stepped into her life. With an accomplished career in the kitty, creative talents, and an intense relationship with Sophia, Stevens is much more than a boyfriend; he is a partner enhancing her life at each level. With their relationship growing further, their fans can look forward to seeing much more of this power couple, who sail through life but share it with the world.
