Olivia Culpo, the 25-year-old diva from Rhode Island was crowned Miss Universe in 2012 and since then there has been no looking back for this beauty queen.
Olivia entered the world of pageantry in 2012 with her participation in Miss Rhode Island USA 2012 and won her first crown. There on, she went on to become Miss USA 2012 and consecutively won Miss Universe 2012. Looks like, this beauty Queen has a habit of conquering everything she puts her hands on.
Recently, in a brilliant turn of events for Olivia, She posted a picture on her official Instagram announcing her feature in the prestigious Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue of 2018. In her post, she wrote, “Today has been an absolute dream come true!!! I can’t believe I am a 2018 sports illustrated rookie!”
Let us take a look at what she had to say about her unforgettable achievement on her official Instagram account –
More interestingly, numerous other former Miss USA contestants have been either shortlisted or finalized for this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue –
Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan
Miss Minnesota USA 2014 Haley Kalil
Miss Georgia USA 2012 Jasmyn Wilkins
Miss Alabama USA 2012 Katherine Webb
Miss Oklahoma USA contestant Allie Ayers
Miss Ohio USA contestant Iyonna Fairbanks