“Most Deserving Woman”: Olivia Dunne Shuts Past Hate as Another SI Swimsuit Surprise Wins Fan Favor

There is no one quite like Olivia Dunne on the NCAA scene. The 21-year-old LSU gymnast has gone from fame to fame thanks to her social media presence and NIL deals. One standout moment in her successful trajectory was when she made her debut in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue.

However, this milestone brought not only acclaim but also its share of backlash and criticism toward the then-20-year-old Livvy. In a surprising turn of events, months after her debut in another SI surprise, the LSU gymnast managed to turn the tables and spark divergent responses, winning fan favor.

Olivia Dunne in a new SI Swimsuit surprise

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit recently shared a throwback video of Livvy’s swimsuit shoot in Puerto Rico. The video featured Olivia Dunne’s reactions upon seeing each image of hers captured on camera. Like her fans, who were initially left awestruck by the beachside photos, Dunne’s expressions also ranged from shock to excitement. The video was captioned, “We’re having the same reaction to @livvydunne’s 2024 SI Swimsuit Rookie photos!” The post quickly garnered traffic, and the comment section of the post blew up, with frenzied reactions pouring in.

But this reminiscent moment also harked back to a time when Adam Faris narrated a catchy video explaining Dunne’s fame, which was later re-posted by Sports Illustrated. Many people had a lot to say and even criticized Livvy. One comment read, “And she Photoshops her photos to make girls try to live up to unrealistic expectations. Stop worshipping these people.” One person commented, “Reason why she has $12 million in NIL is because people are simps”. However, unlike last time, the recent throwback post garnered fan favor for the LSU gymnast, showcasing a positive shift in sentiment.

Livyy turns the tables in fans’ reactions

The latest throwback by SI Swimsuit left fans in a frenzy as they rushed to pour in their admiration for Olivia Dunne. One person acknowledging the hard work that goes behind Livvy’s fame commented, “The most deserving woman ever. Worked hard for everything she has.” While another fan wrote, “She’s literally the prettiest.”

“Iconic fr” chimed in an enthusiastic Julz Dunne, Livvy’s sister and number one cheerleader. Another fan even complimented her charm and said, “She’s so cute.” While one fan gave her the credit, saying, “@livvydunne, you deserve it; we love you, Livvy.”

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Olivia Dunne shared with Sports Illustrated’s money issue when she and Angel Reese made it to the cover of the esteemed magazine, “People definitely discredit what I do. People need to understand that I’ve worked for everything I’ve earned. I’ve spent years building an audience, and brands pay me for what they believe is worth the reach of the demographic that I offer.” And the recent surge in fan favor showed the positive impact and turn her career has taken months after the iconic shoot.

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