Olivia Culpo's sister, Sophia Culpo, draws unexpected parallels between her ex Braxton Berrios and country star Zach Bryan, who was accused by his ex-girlfriend of cheating and emotional abuse.
- December 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Sophia Culpo created quite a stir with her recent TikTok video. It appeared to subtly reference her ex-boyfriend, Miami Dolphins player Braxton Berrios, whom she dated for two years before their breakup in March 2023.
The TikTok sparked comparisons between Culpo's past relationship and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's tumultuous romance with country singer Zach Bryan, and Culpo agreed. In a clever use of the "stitch" effect, Culpo pieced together a snippet from another TikTok user who said, "Braxton was technically Sophia Culpo's Zach Bryan."
In the video, Culpo is seen sipping wine, placing her sunglasses on her head, leaning into the camera, and raising her glass in a toast. Her caption, "with @ironic to iconic🥂," added to the intrigue, though neither Culpo nor the TikTok narrator explicitly explained the reason for the comparison.
LaPaglia's relationship with Bryan ended publicly in October 2023, with LaPaglia later alleging emotional abuse and infidelity throughout their year-long relationship. In her first tell-all interview post-breakup on the BFF Podcast, she revealed that Bryan's cheating came to light through direct messages and receipts from other women.
Culpo has also spoken out about the broken trust during her relationship with Berrios. On the "Barely Filtered" podcast, she recounted how her sister Olivia Culpo informed her of Berrios' alleged infidelity at a Super Bowl party.
While the drama continues to simmer, both Culpo and Berrios have moved on. Berrios is now dating influencer Alix Earle, who has been accused of being the reason behind Culpo and Berrios' split, while Culpo has since started a new relationship with Michael Stevens following her fling with Bethenny Frankel's ex Paul Bernon.
This unfolding narrative of influencer and athlete relationships serves as a reminder of the complexities and public scrutiny that come with dating in the social media age. With differing accounts and continuous online speculation, it's clear that these young stars are navigating their personal lives in the spotlight.
