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Olivia Dunne is facing backlash on Instagram as fans accuse her of being famous for being “pretty.” The 21-year-old LSU gymnast is fresh from a post celebrating the 2021 NIL rule overturn, one finally permitting NCAA athletes to profit from their image or likeness.
Sharing a video that included her in her signature leotard look, Olivia reminded her 5.3 million followers of her toned figure and attractive features, but the haters just weren’t feeling it. As Dunne rakes in seven figures from her social media endorsements, users raised the question of her alleged “pretty privilege,” with the comment quickly gaining likes. As of 2021, Olivia is the most-followed NCAA athlete on social media. She also boasts 8 million followers on TikTok.
Olivia Dunne Shows Off Gymnast Figure In Leotard
Smiling confidently while competing in the first part of her video, Olivia highlighted her shredded legs and curves in a skintight purple leotard shouting out her LSU Tigers team.
Adding sheer accents, plus some glitter from silver studding, the New Jersey-born star prepped for a move, with the footage here reminding fans of the NIL rule change. Placing a crown on her head as she winked at the camera while clad in her leotard in a separate moment, Olivia confessed “That’s the day my life changed.”
The video featured other athletes and came captioned: “Sooo excited to be part of the NIL documentary The Money Game. Premieres today on Amazon Prime.” Fans left Olivia love, but it wasn’t unanimous.
Fans Raise ‘Pretty Privilege’ Question
Gaining over 800 likes was a fan replying: “Pretty privilege over 9000.” Meanwhile, over 300 users agreed when another fan said: “Legit Only famous for being attractive.”
In 2021, Olivia signed her first major brand deal as the face of activewear label Vuori Clothing. While she hasn’t ditched the brand, she’s expanded her endorsement grip with an ever-increasing array of companies, not limited to American Eagle, Amazon, Pro Plan, Planet Fitness, Accelerator, and Forever 21.
Amid the slamming, some supported Olivia. “So being an elite gymnast isnโt skills being a social media marketing genius isnโt skills?” one fan asked. Also backing the flexible star was a user replying: “Called being an entertainer been an industry for thousands of years. Itโs taxed and legal itโs as real of a job as anything else. Cry about it.”
Olivia has also been rising as a red carpet face. She’s attended the MTV VMAs and ESPYs and was this year invited to billionaire Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July “White Party,” one also attended by stars including SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian and rapper Drake.
