The news everyone in the athlete-influencer world has been waiting for just dropped: Livvy Dunne has been cast in Fox's highly anticipated Baywatch reboot. And if her recent bikini moments are any indication, she was born for this role.
The 22-year-old former LSU gymnast — who retired from competitive gymnastics in April 2025 after becoming the most-followed and highest-paid female NCAA athlete ever — is stepping into the spotlight in a major way. Dunne will play Grace in the upcoming series, and based on her spring 2026 beach looks, the casting director clearly did their homework.
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From the Mat to the Shore
Livvy's transition from gymnastics to pop culture icon has been anything but slow. Since retiring, she's been building her acting career, traveling, and posting the kind of beach content that routinely breaks the internet. Her NIL deals reportedly earned her over $10 million during her college gymnastics career — and with Baywatch on the horizon, that number is only going up.
On March 15, Dunne shared a new beach photo from Jupiter, Florida — wading into crystal-clear water in a sleek green bikini, hand-in-hand with her sister. The caption? Minimal, as always. The reaction? Anything but. Within hours, the post had racked up hundreds of thousands of likes, with fans and sports media alike calling it "spring goals."
Then, just days after her LSU Alumni gymnastics appearance, she posted an Instagram Story in a crochet bikini top with red and white stripes — a nod to her LSU roots — paired with a white baseball cap and effortless blonde waves. It's exactly the kind of look that screams confident athlete on a well-earned break.
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The Baywatch Effect Is Real
The original Baywatch made Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff, and yes, the red swimsuit, iconic. Fox's 2026 reboot is betting on a new generation — and Livvy Dunne is the exact kind of crossover star that bridges athletic credibility with mass social media appeal. She has 12+ million Instagram followers, a loyal fanbase who followed her through every floor routine, and the kind of effortless beach confidence that you genuinely can't fake.
Whether Dunne was hitting Fort Lauderdale for spring break this week or lounging in Jupiter, her swimwear choices have been consistently clean, confident, and very 2026: simple silhouettes, bold presence, no fuss. It's the aesthetic that's dominating beach content right now — and it's exactly what Baywatch is betting on.
Get the Look: Dunne-Approved Bikini Energy Under $60
Love Livvy's low-key athletic beach style? You don't need a Hollywood budget to nail it. Audi Swim's Bow Babe Contrast Collection captures the exact energy — clean triangle tops, cheeky contrast bottoms, and the kind of fit that looks effortless whether you're walking down the beach or, you know, prepping for your Baywatch debut.
- Bow Babe Contrast Top – Sky Blue ($30) — The clean athletic triangle top that channels Livvy's beach vibe.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms – Sky Blue ($30) — Cheeky enough to make a statement, athletic enough to own the beach.
- Bow Babe Top – Pink ($25) — For the red-and-white crochet vibes but make it bold.
- Golden Hour Belly Chain ($15) — The finishing touch for when you're going full beach goddess mode.
The full Bow Babe sky blue set runs $60 total — and the belly chain brings it to $75. Compare that to what Livvy's designer brands charge, and yeah, you're winning.
Fort Lauderdale Spring Break Is Calling
One thing that makes Livvy's beach content so relatable? She's doing the same thing half the country does in March — spring break. Fort Lauderdale has been popping up all over social media this week, and if you're planning your own trip to Florida's most iconic spring break destination, you'll want to pack the right swimwear.
Our Fort Lauderdale Spring Break 2026 Bikini Guide breaks down exactly what to pack, which beaches to hit, and how to style your Audi Swim looks for Las Olas and beyond. And for a deeper dive into the string bikini style Livvy loves, our 2026 String Bikini Complete Guide covers every fit, style, and confidence tip you need.
This is Livvy Dunne's Baywatch era. And yours can start this spring break.
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