Olivia Dunne swapped the gym floor for a surfboard in a series of behind-the-scenes photos from her 'Baywatch' debut. The LSU star shared the look on Instagram as she transitions from NCAA champion to television actress.

Baywatch star, Dunne, shared a behind-the-scenes look from her new shoot on Instagram. The photo shows Olivia filming on the sets of her new show, 'Baywatch', in Los Angeles. She described the scenes with a simple caption.

"Today's vibe.”

Olivia is standing near the shore, holding a pink-tipped white surfboard, showing off her beach look, wearing a turquoise top and black suit pants.

Dunne landed the role in Fox's reboot series 'Baywatch' in March 2026. She is playing the role of a junior lifeguard named “Grace”, and it will premiere next year. She will share the screen with Stephen Amell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, and Noah Beck.

The LSU star had previously spoken about how in her first audition, she got rejected for HBO’s hit series 'White Lotus', describing it,

“I was obviously so nervous.”

She later submitted a tape for Baywatch without any expectations and received a call back, and eventually got selected for the role.

Instead of letting the rejection sink her, Dunne’s gymnastic career helped her stay calm and composed during the rejection. The photoshoot marks the start of her transition into full-time acting

From Gym to Latest Acting Gig: How Olivia Dunne Did it All

Olivia Dunne's stardom began during her collegiate days at LSU in 2020. Alongside training, she built a digital empire as a content creator by sharing the behind-the-scenes from her gym practice. In her final season, she helped LSU win its first NCAA title and retired after the historic chase in 2025.

After her gym career, she pursued her acting passion, which was always in her mind, as she told People Magazine in an exclusive interview.

“One thing people would be surprised about is that I take acting lessons and I really love it. It's something I've been passionate about for quite some time."

Her journey from first audition to landing the dream role in the Baywatch series was a bumpy ride. She worked with an acting coach and learned the craft, which led her to her debut role.

Her transition from athlete to debuting on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' showcases how adept she is at handling stardom. Reports place her net worth at around $6 million, which is a testament to her $4.1 million NIL valuation.

Dunne has managed to leverage her gymnastics career and online presence to create a financial empire.

She is proving how, from balancing a four-inch beam to stealing the spotlight in television shows, she can captivate the world with her star presence

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Written by

Sebi Mehta