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It is quite natural for big celebrities to rack up a huge amount of wealth from their various sources of income, one being endorsement deals. But no one expected a college gymnast and social media influencer to surpass the earnings of tennis legend Serena Williams. LSU star Olivia Dunne is just 20 years old, and she has recently shocked everyone by revealing that she earns a six figure income from her social media platforms alone.

The LSU gymnast has over 4 million followers on Instagram and also 1.60 million subscribers on Snapchat. That has allowed her to rank among the highest-paid athletes today. With all that dough, Dunne has been able to support herself financially and also splurge on luxury items. Recently, Dunne has added one more luxury item to her collection that has everyone talking.

Olivia Dunne Buys A Glittering Prada Bag

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Olivia Dunne lives like royalty. She owes her huge earning to the NIL rule change that allowed college-level athletes to earn money through endorsements. Dunne is a smart young girl and especially looks for long-term deals for better income. The LSU star has earned $3.5 million from the NIL deal alone. She shares all of her high-priced purchases with her fans on social media. She bought a Gucci bag during her luxurious trip to Capri, Italy. The Gucci Ophidia GG purse is sold for $1,290, and Dunne had it engraved with the letters “O.P.D”. Recently she bought another bag that is more expensive than the last one.

On her Snapchat account, the LSU superstar posted a picture of a black Prada handbag.?The glittering handbag cost $4,100.

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It seems that Dunne’s taste for luxury items is only growing as she continues to indulge in high-end fashion. It is really surprising to see a girl who was making practically nothing just a couple of years ago now earning millions every year. Lets us understand how it all changed for this college-level athlete.

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The Rise of Olivia Dunne’s Social Media Empire

During the pandemic, Olivia was getting bored in her condo. She started uploading videos of herself performing flips on the beach. Soon, she gained a significant following on various social media platforms. Recognizing the potential, Olivia began collaborating with brands and monetizing her content, transforming her passion for gymnastics into a lucrative social media empire.

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Olivia Dunne has many lucrative deals with various brands, like ESPN, Caktus, and Leaf Trading Cards, which contribute to her impressive net worth. She appeared on the Full Send Podcast, where she unwittingly revealed her income from one brand deal. She answered the host?s question about her ?biggest bag?, saying, “I usually don’t ever talk about money, but… I would say, six figures.” Dunne surprised the host by saying that she once received $500,00 for one post on social media. With this revelation, she has overshadowed legendary athletes such as Serena Williams and Simone Biles.

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