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May 22, 2026, 9:01 PM CUT

Olivia Dunne Recreates Baywatch Lifeguard Run With Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show

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Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne's latest appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show marks another milestone in her career. Dunne transitioned from elite gymnastics to the television stage with a skit that quickly trended online.

Dunne brought the beach to The Tonight Show. The former LSU gymnast joined Fallon for a recreation of the iconic Baywatch slow-motion run.

This highlight was shared on Instagram with a playful caption: “@livvydunne teaches Jimmy how to do a @baywatchtv-inspired run in slow motion!”

In the scene, Dunne taught Fallon how to perform the dramatic lifeguard run from the Baywatch show. Fallon, with his usual signature humor, pulled out a long blonde wig with black sunglasses to perfectly match the vibe and mimicked the classic run.

With the background music playing, Dunne performed the run in style while maintaining perfect composure. Fallon, on the other hand, shook his head to make his wig dramatically flow over his face. He completed the run in hilarious fashion, making everyone laugh.

The duo's video from the show went viral, creating a lot of buzz online, with fans reposting and commenting on the post. Dunne also ended up commenting on the video.

“Suit up @jimmyfallon, Baywatch needs u."

This feature highlighted the scale of her achievement while also marking a significant step into a budding entertainment career, as Dunne continues to balance a growing portfolio of modeling and media projects while leveraging her digital platform to secure high-profile guest spots.

How Olivia Dunne is Managing Everything

From her long, tiring shoots to her Sports Illustrated cover shoot and appearances on television shows, Dunne knows how to balance her global fame. After years of elite training at LSU, the former gymnast understands how to manage high-pressure demands.

Earlier, she shared that while growing up, she faced a lot of judgment on the mat, but her resilience gave her the ultimate mental toughness.

Dunne’s journey from LSU to her appearance on the latest episode of The Tonight Show gives her fans proof that, alongside her growing stardom, she has the work ethic that helped her transition from gymnastics to Hollywood.

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Written by

Sebi Mehta

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav