The former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne stole the weekend in New York City with her latest appearance at a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club gathering.

Dunne became the centre of attention in the event held at the Spring Studios in New York City over the weekend. The two-day event from May 15-16 was an intersection of entertainment, fashion, beauty, and culture.

An Instagram post from @livvyluvs_ displayed Dunne's dazzling outfit for the night. The gymnast-turned-actor gleamed in a black bodycon sheath that ended a few inches below her knees. Dunne complimented her apparel with a black handbag and black strappy kitten heel sandals.

Dunne found her photos in the post impressive enough to share them as her Instagram story. Her caption, reading, "@si_swimsuit wknd never fails," detailed that she had a good time at the event. It was a fun, effortless post that gave her fans the perfect glimpse into her busy weekend in Manhattan.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit had done a photoshoot with Olivia for the 2026 issue at Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, which took the internet by storm earlier on May 13.

After the digital release of the 2026 issue, she was also spotted at the launch party along with co-star Brooks Nader at Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 14. The two also shared a sweet moment on the red carpet launch party.

In a conversation with SI Swimsuit on the red carpet, Olivia reflected on her personal growth, saying, “I definitely think that Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] helped me build my confidence.”

Dunne had made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2023, and talking about the self-esteem journey she shared, “So I really learned my angles, know what works, really get in my body, and I’m so confident now that it was like easy breezy to rock that red suit and be in Baywatch.”

Her latest appearance at the SI Swimsuit event gave us a glimpse of a confident Olivia who is achieving new milestones in the fashion industry, reminding us of her other major achievements before her acting career.

A Look Back at Olivia's Major Achievements

Before turning into a model cum actor, Olivia had built an athletic foundation in the gymnastics world. She made her international debut as a member of the USA National Gymnastics Team in 2017, which won gold at the competition.

Her collegiate career began at Louisiana State University, where she earned her WCGA All-American on uneven bars. Throughout her five-year career, she helped the squad secure multiple titles, winning LSU’s first-ever NCAA National Championship title in her final season. She graduated with the highest honour, known as Summa Cum Laude.

After finishing at the top of her class, she stepped into the entertainment industry. She is making her debut in Hollywood by joining the cast of the Baywatch Reboot Series.

Her latest appearance at the SI Swimsuit Event marks another milestone in her career, making her a definitive force in pop culture.

However, with Baywatch Reboot set to release in January 2027, do you think Dunne's acting debut will be as successful as her gymnastics career?

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Written by

Sebi Mehta

Edited by

Souvik Roy