Livvy Dunne has become an all-around queen during her post-LSU Tigers career. When she’s not supporting her MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes, she’s working on another major project.
Baywatch is making its long-awaited return since the show’s first glory days in the 1990s. But iconic actors like Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff won’t be the focus of the Fox reboot.
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Instead, the new ‘Baywatch’ show will include social media star Dunne and other celebrities. In her acting debut, Dawn appears as a junior lifeguard named Grace.
Fox is preparing a ‘Baywatch’ reboot with social media stars. The latest is former gymnast and model Livvy Dunne, who plays the recurring role of Grace, a very enthusiastic junior lifeguard.
This is the former Louisiana native’s professional acting debut. pic.twitter.com/dwQov2H4nZ
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The former LSU gymnastics star has become a pop culture icon in recent years after appearing in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition and appearing in several brand commercials.
however Baywatch The role truly breaks new ground for Dunne, 23, as she prepares to catapult herself into another tier of popularity. This is her public appearance with her Pittsburgh Pirates boyfriend Skenes.
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“One of the things that will surprise people is that I’m taking acting classes, and I absolutely love it,” Dunne recently told People.
“It’s something I’ve been passionate about for quite some time. I was interested in doing it at LSU, but when you’re a student-athlete at a school, sports are your top priority. School and sports, but really gymnastics has been my main focus.”

LSU Lady Tigers senior Livvy Dunne performs a floor routine against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Image
recreated Baywatch In addition to Dunne’s new role, the cast includes notable names like Brooks Nader, Noah Beck, and Shay Mitchell.
In addition to his new responsibilities, Dunne recently Baywatch program. The internet star’s Fanatics Sportsbooks ad went viral on social media when the brand used Dunne-inspired stunt doubles to promote March Madness.
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