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Olivia Culpo Quotes

If you’re comfortable with yourself, then you’ll look beautiful. If you’re not feeling comfortable with yourself, than that kind of shows. I think that as cheesy as the pageant industry can be seen at times, it actually does help women – boosting their confidence and growing into their own. I have to give it credit for that.

– Olivia Culpo

Heartbreak is hard, but you find more and more things to be grateful for every day.

– Olivia Culpo

I think the pageant system is about empowering women. I think that aspect of it is great, but when you take parents who are forcing their children to do anything, I don’t think it’s healthy.

– Olivia Culpo

I was studying communications and acting, and I decided over the summer that I wanted to work on my acting skills and perform in a pageant. I didn’t have any other way of practicing, so I entered the Miss Rhode Island pageant. I ended up wearing a dress that was a $20 rental. It was too short, and there was a hole in the back of it.

– Olivia Culpo

I wash my face day and night. I actually really love Dr. Lancer face wash, and I also love Neutrogena.

– Olivia Culpo

Every day is a blessing.

– Olivia Culpo

I learned the importance of being confident. I think that at the end of the day, it’s not so much about what you look like – it’s really about the way that you feel. That resonates with people.

– Olivia Culpo

The show I’m obsessed with watching is ‘Say Yes to the Dress!’ Because I love the whole makeover idea, and I’m a sap for love, of course.

– Olivia Culpo

Ryan Gosling’s, like, my crush, but I don’t really pay attention to his personal style.

– Olivia Culpo

I have to have coffee in the morning.

– Olivia Culpo

I want a gentleman. Someone with manners.

– Olivia Culpo

I love music. I still play cello a few times a week.

– Olivia Culpo

Well I love preppy style; I like J. Crew for guys.

– Olivia Culpo

I’m a real girly-girl.

– Olivia Culpo

I tried putting teabags under my eyes because they say that the green tea – the caffeine – will help with under-eye bags and moisture. It worked! That’s a new tip.

– Olivia Culpo

I think that, if anything, the pageant is great for people who suffer from body issues. It’s all about being comfortable with what you’re given and what you have and being able to flaunt it without being insecure. It’s about empowering women, not making them feel weak or less.

– Olivia Culpo

It really comes down to being able to inspire others by being comfortable with yourself. You have to show girls that everyone is different; everyone has things they don’t like, but they work it and walk the runway.

– Olivia Culpo

I’m still really interested in acting, I love film so much. It’s definitely something I’m going to explore as well.

– Olivia Culpo

The pageant movie I’m obsessed with is ‘Miss Congeniality’, hands down! I could quote everything from that movie. I love so many scenes, but I always find myself quoting the scene when Sandra Bullock goes, ‘I really do just want world peace!’

– Olivia Culpo

You’re filmed that one very special day of the pageant, and you want to make sure you’re as ready to go as you can be.

– Olivia Culpo

I was taught to value hard work. At the end of day, I’m just Olivia.

– Olivia Culpo

We have little bags we pack specifically for touch-up makeup if you’re chosen for the top 16. I knew I had to sneak in my banana because nothing calms my nerves like it! I don’t know if it’s the potassium, but I need it before I get on stage because it always calms me down.

– Olivia Culpo

I love Evian face spray because it’s a really easy way to just freshen up your face, especially if you’re traveling on an airplane – I get really dry on airplanes.

– Olivia Culpo

I love unsalted almonds, especially if I’m about to do a photo shoot or compete. There’s no mess, and they’re so easy to pack in a little Ziploc bag to take with you. It’s my number one go-to snack!

– Olivia Culpo

Pineapple reduces swelling.

– Olivia Culpo

My parents are both musicians and made sure we all played music. My brothers and sisters all play instruments, so we’ll get together whenever we can and play. We play a lot of classical music – you know, the good stuff.

– Olivia Culpo