Olivia Dunne revealed her Taylor Swift fandom and how the pop star is her dream NIL partner.
During the premier event for the new Amazon Prime series 'The Money Game - LSU' at the Tigers' campus, Dunne and her fellow LSU stars were asked who their dream NIL, or 'name, image and likeness,' partners are.
'The Swiftie in me is saying Taylor Swift,' Dunne answered.
A future collaboration with 14-time Grammy winner is not farfetched for Dunne, as she has worked closely with Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
In June, Dunne and Kelce got together for a shoot, promoting one of Dunne's many endorsements, Accelerator Energy.
Social media sensation Olivia Dunne revealed that Taylor Swift is her dream NIL partner
While promoting the new LSU Amazon Prime docuseries, Dunne talked about being a Swiftie
Whether Dunne gets to work with Swift or not, she can rest knowing the NCAA's name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules have done her well.
Since the NIL guidelines changed in 2021, the gymnast and social media sensation has made an estimated $9.5million.
In an interview with the New York Post, Dunne opened up about her plans after she uses her final year of college eligibility this fall. The New Jersey native noted how striking a deal with Sports Illustrated was monumental as it could give her something behind her days in Baton Rouge.
'I feel like [Sports Illustrated] is something that can last beyond college,' Dunne, who debuted for the outlet in the 2023 edition shared.
'I think that's important, creating a substantial brand that will last post-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 modeling and athletics, Dunne wants to teach the next generation of female athletes how to capitalize on their NIL.
Dunne poses while attending a Swift concert at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2023
Dunne worked with Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, to promote Accelerator Energy in June
Dunne will return to LSU for a 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 female student-athletes at LSU get NIL deals.
'Because that's sometimes half the battle,' she added. 'And it's very important to capitalize on your NIL while you're in college if you're a female because there's not a lot of professional leagues after college for most women's sports.
'So I definitely want to do something [in NIL] overall, after I'm done at LSU. And hopefully, expand beyond LSU and help educate people and just help girls out. . . . I've always loved sports. So definitely something in the sports realm.'
Before landing magazine spreads and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Dunne's first NIL offer was a six-figure deal with activewear 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 huge factor in her success is Dunne's massive social media presence, boasting 5.3m followers on Instagram and 8.1m on TikTok.
Earlier this year, Dunne helped the LSU gymnastics team bring home their first NCAA title in program history as a senior. Shortly after, she announced that she would return for a fifth and final season.
'I've really found the love, my love for the sport again last year, I'd say. So that's one of the main reasons why I wanted to come back,' Dunne told The Post.
She added that winning the championship 'was so exciting for not only our team but the whole university. And that's a feeling that I want to feel again. It was so special in the bond with the girls.'
