Ex-LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne discusses NIL and her move into acting
The gist
Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne said she pivoted to social media and acting after Olympic hopes faded.
Her NIL earnings and Baywatch role show athletes building careers beyond sport.
How it unfolded
- 2021The NIL rule took effect, and Dunne began building her own brand through partnerships with companies including Vuori, American Eagle Outfitters and Accelerator Active Energy.
- 2023Dunne created the Livvy Fund at LSU to help female student-athletes capitalize on their success while still in school.
- 2025Dunne retired from college gymnastics.
Key terms
- NIL
- The right of student athletes to profit commercially from their own name, image and likeness.
- student-athletes
- Students enrolled at colleges, universities, or secondary schools who participate in organized competitive sports sponsored by that institution.
Source: Wikipedia