Olivia Culpo has been pictured showing off her growing baby bump while enjoying dinner with her mother, Susan, as she prepares to welcome her second child with husband Christian McCaffrey.
The pregnant model and former Miss Universe opted for a relaxed look for the family outing, allowing her bump to remain visible rather than covering it up.
The appearance comes as Culpo navigates the final stage of her pregnancy while also caring for her young daughter, Colette Annalise, whom she shares with McCaffrey.
But it was her decision to expose her stomach that became the focus of criticism from some social media users following the photographs, with one asking: 'Why do women do this?'
Olivia Culpo Displays Her Bump During Casual Dinner With Mum
Culpo was photographed alongside her mother during the low-key outing, appearing relaxed as the pair spent time together.
She dressed casually in a cream-coloured shirt and jeans, with the shirt worn in a way that left her pregnant stomach exposed.
The outing offered a more understated glimpse of the star's maternity style compared with the glamorous looks she has worn for public appearances.
Culpo and McCaffrey are already parents to one-year-old Colette. The couple announced their second pregnancy earlier this year as they prepare to expand their family. Culpo has also been candid about the realities of being pregnant while raising a toddler.
In a recent post marking Colette's first birthday, she described herself as being in her third trimester and said she was 'chasing around a toddler'.
She also acknowledged feeling 'completely exhausted', while reflecting on how quickly her daughter's first year had passed.
The model has previously shared that she plans to have a C-section for her second baby, offering followers further insight into the experience ahead of the birth.
Her latest dinner outing comes as she balances the final weeks of pregnancy with life as a mother to a young child.
Pregnant Star Sparks Criticism Over Her Bare Bump
The photographs prompted some blunt reactions online, with several commenters questioning Culpo's decision to leave her pregnancy bump uncovered.
One critic wrote: 'Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.'
Another commented: 'I really don't get the belly bump out thing.'
A third simply asked: 'Why.'
The remarks focused specifically on Culpo's choice to show her stomach, rather than the dinner itself or her outing with her mother.
While some people objected to the look, the reaction also reflects a wider debate surrounding maternity fashion and the way pregnant women choose to present their changing bodies.
Celebrity pregnancies in particular can attract intense attention, with everything from clothing and weight changes to the size and shape of a baby bump becoming open to public commentary.
Culpo has continued to document her pregnancy despite that scrutiny, sharing both the excitement of expanding her family and the more challenging aspects of preparing for another baby.
Her candid reflections have also highlighted the less glamorous side of pregnancy, particularly while caring for a toddler.
For the model, the latest appearance with her mum provided a glimpse of her life away from the spotlight's more formal settings. Despite the criticism, Culpo appeared comfortable with her look as she enjoyed time with her mother and embraced this latest stage of motherhood.
With baby number two on the way, the star is now approaching another major chapter for her growing family, even as her maternity choices continue to attract attention online.
