Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne is a household name these days thanks to her star power on social media and her high-profile relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
Now, FOX is betting big that Dunne’s stardom will translate to the television screen, according to Deadline. She is set to have a recurring role in the network’s Baywatch reboot, where she’ll feature as Grace, a “highly enthusiastic junior life guard.”
Dunne, who was an accomplished gymnast at LSU, winning a national team championship, has nearly 8 million followers on TikTok and another 5 million followers on Instagram.
The Baywatch reboot will hit Fox television screens as part of the 2026-2027 television series.
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Fans reacted to Dunne’s upcoming role on social media.
“She’s a great young lady and was an excellent gymnast with an amazing boyfriend playing for USA,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“No life skills. Zero talent. Just who god given looks. It’s crazy how people make money now,” someone who must not realize she’s an accomplished athlete added.
“I don’t think she could play dead. We shall see,” another person added.
It’ll be interesting to see how Dunne does in her acting debut. If all goes well, could this be the start of an A-list career?
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