Olivia Dunne revealed her fanaticism for Taylor Swift and how the pop star is her ideal NIL partner.
During the premiere event for Amazon Prime’s new series ‘The Money Game – LSU’ on the Tigers’ campus, Dunne and his fellow LSU stars were asked who their ideal NIL partners are.
“The Swiftie in me is saying Taylor Swift,” Dunne responded.
A future collaboration with the 14-time Grammy winner isn’t out of the question for Dunne, as he has worked closely with Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
In June, Dunne and Kelce reunited for a photo shoot, promoting one of Dunne’s many sponsorships, Accelerator Energy.
Social media sensation Olivia Dunne revealed that Taylor Swift is her ideal partner
While promoting the new LSU Amazon Prime documentary series, Dunne opened up about being a Swiftie
Whether or not Dunne gets to work with Swift, she can rest easy knowing that the NCAA’s name, image and likeness (NIL) rules have served her right.
Since the NIL guidelines changed in 2021, the gymnast and social media sensation has earned an estimated $9.5 million.
In an interview with the New York Post, Dunne discussed her plans after she uses her final year of college eligibility this fall. The New Jersey native noted that reaching a deal with Sports Illustrated was monumental as it could give her something from her time in Baton Rouge.
“I feel like (Sports Illustrated) is something that can last beyond college,” said Dunne, who made her debut for the outlet in the 2023 edition.
“I think it’s important to create a strong brand that lasts after college. And (SI Swim) is one of those… I don’t even want to call it a partnership, because they’re like family to me. That’s been amazing.”
Beyond her work as a model and athlete, Dunne wants to teach the next generation of female athletes how to capitalize on their NIL.
Dunne poses while attending a Swift concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in 2023
Dunne worked with Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, to promote Accelerator Energy in June.
Dunne will return to LSU for one final season after helping the Tigers win a national championship.
“Girls don’t know where to start,” Dunne said, adding that her Livvy Fund at LSU focuses on helping LSU female student-athletes obtain NIL agreements.
“Because sometimes that’s half the battle,” she added. “And it’s really important to take advantage of your NIL while you’re in college if you’re a woman because there aren’t a lot of professional leagues after college for most women’s sports.
“I definitely want to do something (at NIL) in general, after I finish my studies at LSU. And hopefully expand beyond LSU and help educate people and help girls… I’ve always loved sports, so definitely something in the sports realm.”
Before appearing in magazines and landing a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Dunne’s first NIL offer was a six-figure deal with sportswear brand Vuori.
Her impressive portfolio has grown to include deals with American Eagle; Nautica; Snapchat; Microsoft; Raising Cane’s; Ulta Beauty; Purina; and Accelerator.
A major factor in her success is Dunne’s massive social media presence, with 5.3 million followers on Instagram and 8.1 million on TikTok.
Earlier this year, Dunne helped the LSU gymnastics team take home its first NCAA title in program history as a senior. Shortly after, she announced she would be returning for a fifth and final season.
“Last year I got my love for the sport back, I would say. That’s one of the main reasons I wanted to come back,” Dunne told The Post.
She added that winning the championship “was very exciting not only for our team but for the entire university. And it’s a feeling I want to feel again. The bond with the girls was very special.”
