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Olivia Dunne kept things fun and lighthearted on TikTok earlier this summer, but she was delivering a message. The LSU gymnast, 21, opted for a lip-sync video, one showing her shot close up and modeling a tiny spandex top, but talk wasn’t of her outfit as she revealed having been homeschooled.
Posting for her 8 million followers, Olivia took to her caption to confirm that the often-controversial education method had “built character,” and whatever fans might think, it looks like she’s done pretty well for herself. Olivia, who is also followed by over 5 million on Instagram, was already the most-followed NCAA athlete on social media back in 2021.
Olivia Dunne Reveals Life Detail In Sporty TikTok Look
Mouthing along to a male voice speaking of: “Let’s go…. I guess?” Olivia flaunted her fit figure in a gray marl sports bra that flashed her curves. Highlighting hints of her toned upper body as she sent out a humorous confused face, the 2024 ESPYS face wore her light locks tied up, also showing off her cute freckles as she sported light makeup.
Wearing only a necklace and tiny earrings for accessories, Olivia shared text in the video — her mouthing along appeared to be her reaction.
“You actually act pretty normal for being homeschooled,” the text read. In a caption, the Plantfuel ambassador wrote: “It built character,” with a hashtag once again confirming that she’d been homeschooled.
Most-Followed NCAA Athlete On Social Media
Olivia’s fame kicked off during the early parts of the global pandemic. Now a full-blown celebrity, the star is earning seven figures from her endorsement deals, ones that just seem to keep on mounting.
Olivia, who has fronted Forever 21 in the past, is now signed to brands including American Eagle, Pro Plan, Planet Fitness, Vuori Clothing, and Accelerator energy drinks.
Olivia wasn’t always able to earn promo cash, though, but the NIL rule overturn permitting athletes to profit from their image or likeness is now permitting a very healthy income stream for her.
“The past few years, juggling NIL or ever since my sophomore year, since the summer of 2021, I’ve definitely had a hard time finding balance,” Olivia told the NY Post of juggling her gymnastics with full-time celebrity status. “That’s really important because if you don’t have balance, that can affect your mental health,” she continued.
The New Jersey native also shared: “I finally feel like I got a grasp on it this year. It’s just compartmentalizing things mentally is very important in my everyday routine.”
