Olivia Dunne, the former Louisiana State University gymnast and social media influencer, is generating buzz with a revealing swimsuit photo posted to Instagram after announcing her recurring role in Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot.
Dunne, 23, shared the image Friday from Venice Beach, California, showing her lying on the sand in red bikini bottoms and a white tank top while reading a script for the series. The caption read:
“I’m not a lifeguard, but i play one on tv 🛟 @baywatchtv #baywatch.”
The post came a day after Deadline reported Dunne had been cast as Grace, a “highly enthusiastic junior lifeguard,” marking her professional acting debut following her retirement from competitive gymnastics in 2025. The reboot, set to premiere in the 2026-2027 TV season, revives the iconic 1990s series about Los Angeles County lifeguards.
Social media reactions poured in quickly, with users on X (formerly Twitter) praising the casting and Dunne’s beach-ready look. One user, @cube_sports, posted: “Livvy Dunne just landed her first acting role — in the Baywatch reboot 👀 Respectfully… that show might become must-watch TV real quick.”
Another, @Guitar_Culture, shared photos of Dunne with the script, captioning it: “Livvy Dunne reading her script for the #Baywatch reboot 🛟 #LivvyDunne 💟.” The post garnered 89 likes and over 1,500 views within hours.
Sportskeeda highlighted a reaction from designer Kristin Juszczyk, noting Dunne’s red bikini-bottom pose “triggers Kristin Juszczyk’s hyper reaction.” User @GlitznGla declared: “Olivia Dunne Breaks the Internet With Beach Photo After Landing ‘Baywatch’ Role.”
Not all commentary was purely celebratory. One X user, @Easytime4, cautioned: “(Dunne had better curb her drinking and partying and not try to make the show all about her or she won’t last long).”
Dunne, who boasts millions of followers across platforms, has transitioned from athletics to entertainment, including appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions. Her role in “Baywatch” aligns with the show’s beach-themed legacy, though production details remain limited.
Fox has not announced additional cast members or a specific premiere date.
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