LOS ANGELES – Former Louisiana State University gymnast and social media personality Livvy Dunne is set to transition from the athletic arena to the acting world. Following the conclusion of her college gymnastics career, the 22-year-old is pursuing new opportunities in entertainment, telling USA TODAY Sports she feels it’s a “natural transition” for her.
Dunne, who became one of the most marketable athletes in college sports with millions of social media followers, recently worked with Fanatics Sportsbook on a series of cinematic commercials filmed at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. She told USA TODAY Sports that the experience was a “perfect stepping stone into the onscreen acting career that I love and I want to pursue.” In an interview with PEOPLE, Dunne explained that her love for creativity and performing, whether through a choreographed routine or a commercial, has remained constant.
The move into acting follows Dunne’s retirement from gymnastics this past spring. She has been taking lessons and attending fashion events, according to a report from The Times of India. Dunne has also found inspiration in other public figures. She told Just Jared that she looks to Taylor Swift for guidance on handling criticism and navigating a public life, particularly as she is also in a relationship with a professional athlete.
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