Livvy Dunne In Purple Bikini Shows Off 'Naughty Little Smile'

Livvy Dunne may not have hit “share” this week, but that didn’t stop one of her photos from taking on a life of its own. A popular fan account recently reposted a throwback-style bikini selfie of the LSU gymnast, and the internet reaction was instant. In the snap, Dunne poses for a close-up selfie wearing a purple bikini top, her long blonde hair swept over one shoulder as she looks straight into the camera. The shot feels intimate and confident, with Dunne giving a subtle smirk that fans clearly couldn’t ignore.

The account kept the caption short and sweet: “Ohh that picture,” along with beach-inspired hashtags. But it was the reactions underneath that stole the show. “Stunningly Gorgeous,” one follower wrote. “Absolutely gorgeous,” another chimed in.

“Looking lovely,” someone else added, while others flooded the post with fire emojis and heart-eye reactions. One comment in particular stood out: “Just look at the naughty little smile.”

While fans continue obsessing over her latest resurfaced selfie, Dunne recently revealed that not every glamorous photo moment has been as effortless as it looks.

The former LSU gymnast opened up about her 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover shoot in an Instagram video, sharing a surprising behind-the-scenes detail that had fans doing a double-take. “Fun fact, I was shooting on a fractured kneecap, so poses like this and the cover shot kind of hurt, but it was honestly so worth it,” Dunne said in a voiceover accompanying the vlog-style clip uploaded last year.

The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition marked Dunne’s third consecutive year appearing in the magazine, first stepping into the franchise in 2023.

Beyond the glossy covers and headline-making moments, Dunne has also been candid about what the experience has meant on a deeper level. Reflecting on her journey with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, she admitted the platform has played a role in her ongoing relationship with confidence and self-image.

“SI Swim means to me being comfortable in your own skin and being undeniably you, which is something I still work on to this day,” Dunne shared. “Body image is something that a lot of girls struggle with, especially young girls. In the sport of gymnastics, [body image is] a huge thing, and it’s something that I’m still working on to this day, being confident. But SI’s really helped me to see that it’s O.K. to not be perfect and to just be comfortable in your own skin.”

And while Dunne continues juggling modeling milestones and viral fan moments, her personal life is just as headline-worthy. The 23-year-old influencer recently revealed that she and boyfriend Paul Skenes are likely keeping things classic for Valentine’s Day with what she described as a “good dinner date.”

Last week, Dunne attended Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco, where she stopped to chat on the red carpet and couldn’t help but gush about her MLB star beau. Speaking to PEOPLE, she shared that Skenes has a serious romantic streak.

“Even the other day, I came back from a photo shoot, and he set up flowers and got a charcuterie board because he knew it’s just such a long day,” she said. Clearly impressed, Dunne didn’t hesitate to give him a sweet nickname, calling Skenes a total “lover boy.”

The Valentine’s Day plans are just the latest glimpse into their relationship, which Dunne has been refreshingly open about over the past year. Over the summer, she spoke with PEOPLE again and shared what she believes is the real foundation behind her and Skenes’ romance. “I think that everything is a two-way road, so being fair,” Dunne explained at the time.

No matter what she's doing, Livvy Dunne continues to prove she knows exactly how to keep fans invested.