Being a social media influencer might feel like a dime a dozen these days, but keeping the momentum going is where the real challenge lies. Olivia Dunne, former LSU gymnastics standout, has done just that, building a massive following of over 5.3 million on Instagram alone, even after her college career ended. While Olivia’s talent put her in the spotlight, it’s her sister Julz who’s quietly masterminding the strategy behind the scenes. Olivia once called Julz the “Brains Behind the Operation,” and with Olivia’s recent success, Julz’s role in her sister’s achievements feels even more undeniable. And of course, Julz definitely has something powerful to share about it.
Just a few days back, Dunne just did something huge. She’s been making waves for a minute now, but this time? She landed her debut as a cover model for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. And it’s actually her third year in a row showing up in the magazine! How crazy is that? She’s sharing the spotlight with some major names too: Salma Hayek Pinault, Lauren Chan, and her fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles. But the real buzz came on May 31st!
Well, Olivia Dunne made her runway debut at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit showcase. She stepped out in this bold zebra-print bikini totally eye-catching, and with her blonde hair looking flawless. You already know she was serving confidence like only Livvy can. And here’s the kicker: mid-walk, she hit a gymnastic split that had the whole crowd losing it. Everyone was cheering like crazy! Her sister Julz was so hyped, she instantly shared a story on Instagram showing Olivia posing like the queen she is.
The whole event was set outdoors at night, with palm trees swaying in the background and warm, moody lights all around. Olivia stood center stage, arms thrown up high in a victory pose like she’d just won gold. Behind her, this huge, colorful digital backdrop lit up the scene with the “Sports Illustrated SWIMSUIT” logo. Photographers were snapping away nonstop, trying to capture every moment. And of course, Julz couldn’t help but drop a simple but perfect comment: “Unreal.” Seriously, watching Olivia just owning that runway? And here’s the best part, Olivia even shared a video of herself on the runway, which Julz had filmed from the stands. When Olivia nailed that jaw-dropping split, Julz captioned it simply, “SHE.DID.THAT.”
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