Who Is Sophia Culpo's Boyfriend? All About Michael Stevens

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Stevens and Sophia Culpo at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty

Monica Schipper/Getty

Sophia Culpo’s boyfriend, Michael Stevens, has brought a different kind of joy into her life.

The Culpo Sistersalum went public with their relationship in October 2023, and she hasn’t shied away from sharing sweet moments with him since.

“You just make everything better,” Culpo wrote in the caption ofher Instagram Reelin honor of Stevens’ birthday in November 2023. “Kind, thoughtful, FUNNY, and so very sweet.”

Prior to dating Stevens, Culpo was in a relationship for two years with Miami Dolphins playerBraxton Berriosbeforethey called it quitsin March 2023.

So who is Sophia Culpo’s boyfriend? Here’s everything to know about Michael Stevens and his relationship with the model.

He’s a lawyer

Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens in July 2024.Sophia Culpo/Instagram

Sophia Culpo/Instagram

Stevens graduated in 2012 from the University of Utah with a bachelor of science degree in psychology, perhis LinkedIn. He went on to attend UCLA and graduated in 2016 with his MBA and JD.

After completing his degrees at UCLA, he worked for Wag!, Goodwin, Fitplan and other companies in various business and legal roles. Since August 2023, he has served as the co-founder and managing partner of Highline Legal.

He’s a comedian and business founder

Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens in February 2024.Sophia Culpo/Instagram

In addition to his corporate job, Stevens does standup comedy and has performed at venues and comedy clubs in the Los Angeles area.

He is also the co-founder ofHappi Saunas, a Los Angeles sauna studio opening in summer 2024.

He’s been linked to Culpo since 2023

Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens in November 2023.Sophia Culpo/Instagram

Culpo and Stevens announced their relationship in October 2023 when they shared their different couples costumes for Halloween.

He’s a dog dad

Michael Stevens with Sophia Culpo’s dog Bear in December 2023.Sophia Culpo/Instagram

Stevens is a dog dad to Sunny, who he adopted in December 2022 from The Labelle Foundation in Los Angeles.

“Introducing… Sundance, AKA ‘Sunny,’ the chillest and most handsome good boy in Venice,” Stevenswrote on Instagramalong with a carousel of photos and videos of the pup.

They made their red carpet debut in 2024

In February 2024, Culpo and Stevens stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time at thePeople’s Choice Awards.

Culpo wore a strapless mini silver Nué dress, accessorizing the look with BETZÁBE silver heels and silver jewelry.

He attended Olivia Culpo’s wedding

Stevens was in attendance with his girlfriend forthe weddingofOlivia CulpoandChristian McCaffreyin June 2024.

Though it was a phone-free day, the bride’s younger sister took PEOPLE along for thehours leading up to the nuptials, including a sweet moment with her boyfriend.

After she exits the video, Sophia applies product to Stevens’ hair while he sits on the edge of a bathtub.

He calls Culpo his “favorite surprise”

Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens.Sophia Culpo/Instagram

In November 2023, Stevens celebrated his girlfriend’s 27th birthday and dedicateda sweet Instagramcaption to her on the special day.

“Strength. Beauty. Intuition. Kindness. Grace,” he wrote alongside clips of them walking their dogs, sitting on the beach, enjoying a boat ride and more.

He added, “My favorite surprise of 2023. Happy birthday Sophia!”

With Stevens’ birthday falling only a week later, the couple enjoyed a dual birthday trip to celebrate. The influencer shared a carousel ofphotos to Instagramfrom their stay in an Airstream and wrote, “Scorpio x2 birthday getaway.”

source: people.com