Sophia Culpo is officially single again. Honestly, the news caught a lot of people off guard because she seemed so settled. After the whole messy, high-profile drama with NFL player Braxton Berrios, seeing her with someone "normal"—well, a lawyer-slash-comedian—felt like a breath of fresh air for fans.
But as of late 2025, that chapter is closed.
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok or Instagram looking for the latest Sophia Culpo boyfriend update, here is the reality: she and Michael Stevens have split. It wasn't some explosive, headline-grabbing disaster like her last breakup. A representative for the 28-year-old model confirmed to People in October 2025 that the two had called it quits after two years.
The statement was pretty standard celebrity-speak. It mentioned she is "embracing single life" and that the breakup was "healthy." They weren’t even living together when they ended things.
The Michael Stevens Era: More Than Just a Rebound
For a long time, Michael was the guy who helped Sophia move past the "betrayal" she felt after her relationship with Braxton Berrios imploded. They first popped up on everyone’s radar around August 2023.
By October of that year, they did the "hard launch." You might remember the matching Halloween costumes—they went as Neo and Trinity from The Matrix. Very 2023. Very cute.
Michael wasn't your typical influencer boyfriend. He’s a bit of a polymath:
- The Day Job: He’s a lawyer who graduated from UCLA with a JD and an MBA.
- The Side Hustle: He does stand-up comedy around Los Angeles.
- The Business: He co-founded a wellness studio called Happi Saunas.
It seemed like a great match. He even attended Olivia Culpo’s massive Rhode Island wedding to Christian McCaffrey in June 2024. There was actually some behind-the-scenes footage of Sophia doing Michael's hair in the bathroom before the ceremony. It felt solid. Until it wasn't.
Why the Braxton Berrios Drama Still Lingers
You can't talk about a Sophia Culpo boyfriend without mentioning the shadow of Braxton Berrios. That breakup was the definition of "messy."
Sophia basically accused him of cheating, while Braxton claimed they had already broken up when he started seeing Alix Earle. It was a classic "he-said, she-said" played out via TikTok captions and podcast guest spots. Sophia later admitted on her sister Aurora’s podcast that the "betrayal" caused her to lose weight and struggle with her mental health.
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People still compare every guy she dates to Braxton. It’s a lot of pressure. When she started dating Michael, fans were protective. They wanted her to have a "win." Even her sister Olivia admitted on Instagram that she had a lot of "anxiety" about her sisters' love lives because she didn't want them to get hurt again.
Single in 2026: What's Next for Sophia?
So, where does she stand now? Sophia is back in California. She moved out of the East Coast home she shared with her ex and has been focusing on her own space.
She’s been very vocal about how hard it is to move out of a long-term relationship where you lived together. Even though she and Michael didn't take that specific step, the two-year mark is usually when things get "real" or fall apart. For them, it was the latter.
There are currently no confirmed rumors of a new Sophia Culpo boyfriend in early 2026. She seems to be leaning into the "single sisters" vibe again, spending a lot of time with her siblings and her dog, Charlie.
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Actionable Takeaways for Following the Drama
If you're trying to keep up with Sophia’s dating life without getting lost in the rumor mill, keep these things in mind:
- Watch the "Hard Launch": Sophia usually doesn't hide her partners for long. If there’s a new guy, he’ll likely show up in a "photo dump" or a holiday-themed TikTok before an official statement.
- Check the Podcasts: The Culpo sisters are remarkably open on their respective podcasts. If there’s tea to be spilled, it’ll happen there rather than in a formal interview.
- Ignore the "Alix Earle" Comparisons: Comment sections love to pit Sophia against Alix, but Sophia has clearly moved on from that era. Don't assume every post about being single is a "shade" at her NFL ex.
The "The Culpo Sisters" star is clearly taking her time this time around. After two back-to-back long-term relationships, a season of being "so single" (her words, not mine) is probably exactly what she needs to reset.