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Aurora Culpo and her fiancé Zac have a new addition to their family. The model shared the news and photos on Instagram after welcoming a daughter on May 15, 2026. Fans and family have already flooded social media with congratulations.
How Aurora announced the birth
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Aurora introduced her daughter as Selene. She posted intimate hospital photos and thanked followers for their support. The announcement mixed joy with gentle privacy, showing the couple’s excitement without oversharing.
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Delivery details and Aurora’s recovery
Aurora revealed in Instagram Stories that she had a scheduled C-section at 39 weeks. She said the surgery was largely her choice and described the experience as manageable.
- Delivery method: planned C-section at 39 weeks.
- Recovery note: she joked the IV was the hardest part.
- Reaction: Aurora said the family is “so in love” with the newborn.
Children and co-parenting history
Selene joins Aurora’s two older children from a previous marriage. She is already a mother of a son and a daughter and has worked to keep parenting stable through major life changes.
- Remi — son
- Solei — daughter
- Both children are from Aurora’s marriage to Michael “Mikey” Bortone.
Aurora and Bortone separated in early 2022. She filed for divorce a few months later, and the split was legally settled the following August.
Romance with Zac: timeline and milestones
The pair made their relationship public on Instagram in April 2025. Aurora spoke openly about feeling grateful for a calm, hopeful new chapter.
Key moments
- April 2025 — relationship goes Instagram-official.
- October 2025 — Zac proposed in Paris, and Aurora said yes.
- Late 2025 — Aurora revealed her pregnancy in a maternity shoot.
- February 2026 — she praised Zac as her “rock and comic relief” during pregnancy.
Kristin Cavallari later shared a surprising throwback: she once dated Zac in high school. The anecdote added a playful note to headlines about the couple.
Pregnancy reveal and gender announcement
The couple used a playful Instagram post featuring a pink cake to announce they were expecting a girl. Aurora documented parts of the pregnancy on social media and thanked Zac for his support.
Extended family updates
Aurora’s sister Olivia Culpo also expanded her family last year. Olivia welcomed daughter Colette in July 2025. Olivia recently announced she and husband Christian McCaffrey are expecting baby number two.
