LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne is set to appear in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, marking her third collaboration with photographer Ben Watts. The shoot took place in Bermuda, where Dunne was photographed wearing a swimsuit by Andi Bagus and a hat by 47 Brand.
Dunne began gymnastics at age 3, earned her first Division I scholarship offer by age 10 and committed to LSU at 14. Since joining the team in 2020, she has contributed to LSU’s gymnastics success, including helping secure the program’s first NCAA championship title in 2024.
With more than 13 million followers on TikTok and Instagram combined, Dunne is the highest-earning female NCAA athlete, reportedly generating $4.2 million annually through brand endorsements with companies like Vuori, Nautica and Purina. She also founded The Livvy Fund in 2023 to support female athletes at LSU in securing NIL opportunities.
Beyond gymnastics and modeling, Dunne has ventured into entertainment with appearances like Amazon Prime’s “Money Game,” a docuseries on college sports’ evolving financial landscape.
Dunne has also become a red carpet fixture, attending the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner in February in a navy halter gown. She was accompanied by her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, who was honored with Rookie of the Year at the event.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne during the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner.
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The 2025 SI Swimsuit issue is scheduled to hit newsstands in May. Brooks Nader, Camille Kostek, Hunter McGrady, Jordan Chiles, Gabby Thomas and Brianna LaPaglia are some of the names announced for the issue.
