Olivia Dunne continues to expand her influence far beyond her LSU gymnastics career, and her latest appearance on Maxim’s Winter 2025 cover is another marker of that rise. The cover, titled “The Empire of Livvy Dunne,” captures exactly how fast her world has grown.
Dunne poses in an off-shoulder satin bomber paired with embellished leggings, blending athletic confidence with high-fashion styling, a look that reflects the direction her post-gymnastics career has taken.
Since stepping away from competition, she has partnered with major brands, appeared in national campaigns, walked red carpets for film and entertainment events, and stacked magazine features that position her as a crossover figure.
Maxim leaned directly into that narrative by framing her as someone constructing an “empire,” a nod to how she’s turned NIL success, social media reach, and strategic branding into a multi-lane career.
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Her relationship with MLB star Paul Skenes has only amplified the attention around her, but Dunne’s momentum isn’t rooted in celebrity proximity. She has built her own identity in fashion and media through steady, intentional moves.
Olivia Dunne’s Journey Hasn’t Been Easy
With that growth has also come scrutiny. Dunne has dealt with criticism regarding her online presence, especially comments aimed at her appearance or the kind of content she shares.
She’s addressed this before, explaining that she posts only what feels right for her rather than catering to the expectations of critics. She’s noted that people online often say things they would never say in person, which forced her to develop resilience.
Social media, she’s admitted, can be harsh and draining.
“People always comment stuff that they would never say to your face, so part of it is just having developed tough skin. Social media is hard,” Dunne told SI in 2023.
She has also learned to manage boundaries, thanks in part to advice from Paige Spiranac. Dunne has explained that she became more selective about what parts of her life she makes public and avoids sharing anything she doesn’t want judged.
Protecting certain personal spaces has helped her navigate fame while staying grounded.
“That’s something that Paige Spiranac helped me with, just keeping certain parts of your life private,” Dunne added. “Making sure not to post things that, you know, maybe you don’t want people’s feedback on.”
While there’s a possibility that the outside noise might never fade away, Dunne has been the least bothered by it as she continues to grow in her chosen field.
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