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Olivia Dunne is one of the most popular faces of gymnastics, with the former LSU Tiger superstar having 8 million followers on TikTok and 5.3 million followers on Instagram.
The New Jersey native is a powerful example of female entrepreneurship in the evolving NIL landscape, closing the gap for for female athletes while empowering them to build their own brands.
"There are no footsteps that I followed in... so I'm kinda just writing my own story here," Dunne told Sports Illustrated." The biggest thing I've learned so far is that you need to make sure to keep certain parts of your life private," she added.
Olivia Dunne is being called out for wearing childlike outfits
Olivia Dunne caused a buzz on TikTok with her latest post, where we can see the athlete wearing a jean skirt and an animal print top. "Jersey, we're so back #foryou," wrote the famous celebrity. A lot of her followers showed Livvy love and praised her look, while others criticized the fact that the clothes seemed "childlike."
One thing is for sure: Dunne's everyday outfits have elevated to youthful couture. Even outside of the world of high fashion, her style opinions are so valued that Olivia Dunne-approved swimsuit styles made a huge splash in 2024.
"It's not a girl's responsibility how a man looks at her or how he acts, especially when you're doing your sport and that's your uniform," she told Elle during an interview in July 2023. Without a doubt, the former LSU Tiger superstar will always cause a buzz in social media.
Dunne's road from viral gymnast to vocal advocate for women
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Olivia Dunne revealed she's turning her attention toward creating opportunities for female student-athletes-many of whom still face major hurdles in navigating the world of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals.
"I'll always advocate for women's sports - they're so important," she said. "I have a fund at LSU called the Livvy Fund, and it's to help provide NIL deals for female student athletes. I'd like to expand that to other schools and keep helping women and educating them because it is harder for women to get NIL deals and to know what to do."
Her ion for championing women in sports comes from lived experience. Dunne built a powerful personal brand while maintaining her status as a Division I athlete, something few have managed with as much success.