Former LSU gymnastics star Livvy Dunne is trading the balance beam for a lifeguard tower, and her latest look has the internet collectively losing its cool.
Dunne, who joined the cast of Fox's upcoming "Baywatch" reboot, gave fans a sneak peek at her character's uniform in a series of behind-the-scenes snaps shared on social media. The photos, which feature her in the iconic red swimsuit, have already sparked a frenzy among her millions of followers.
From Gymnastics to Guarding the Beach
Dunne's transition from collegiate athletics to Hollywood has been highly anticipated. Earlier this year, it was announced that she would be part of the reboot's ensemble cast, which includes Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, Hassie Harrison, Thaddeus LaGrone, Shay Mitchell, and Brooks Nader. The show is slated to premiere during the 2026-2027 season.
According to reports, the storyline follows Hobie (Amell), the wild-child son of the original Mitch Buchannon, who now serves as a Baywatch captain. His world is flipped when his daughter Charlie (Belkin) arrives, eager to continue the family's legacy of beach-saving heroics.
Fan Reactions: 'Bae Watch' Indeed
Dunne's Instagram post, captioned "Officially off duty… season 1 it's been real," included several photos of her in uniform, along with playful shots from set. The comments section quickly filled with adoration.
- "Who needs Pammy when we have Livvy," one fan wrote, referencing Pamela Anderson's iconic role.
- "Bae Watch," another quipped.
- "Baywatch is finally saved," a third declared.
The buzz is reminiscent of other recent swimsuit-centric fan reactions, like Jessica Alba's age-defying swimsuit snap that had fans doing a double take.
A New Career Path
While Dunne is best known for her gymnastics career and her work with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, acting has always been a passion. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, she revealed, "It's something I've been passionate about for quite some time. I was interested in doing that at LSU, but sports are your top priority when you're a student-athlete at school; school and sports, but really gymnastics was my main focus."
Now, with gymnastics in the rearview mirror, Dunne is fully embracing her new role. And if her performance in "Baywatch" is as compelling as her social media presence, she could be well on her way to becoming a bona fide Hollywood star.
For now, fans can catch more of Dunne's beach-ready looks, similar to the recent heat Kristin Juszczyk turned up with her swimsuit snap, while waiting for the show's debut in January.
