Livvy Dunne birthday tributes pour in as LSU gymnast celebrates turning 22
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It looks like Livvy Dunne is feeling 22!
The Louisiana State University gymnast celebrated her 22nd birthday on Tuesday, October 1, and the Instagram birthday shoutouts are quickly pilling up.
The social media sensation’s sister, Julz Dunne, shared a sweet throwback picture on her Instagram Story of her and Livvy as kids.
The photo, which appears to be from Livvy’s 2nd birthday, features a Barbie-themed cake with the number 2— with the addition of a second digit drawn next to it to signify her little sister turning 22.
Julz shared a second Story that included six pictures of the sisters through the years, set to the song “22” by Taylor Swift. “I hope you have the best day ever!,” Julz wrote. “I love you!!!”
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The gymnastics superstar also received a plethora of birthday shoutouts from her LSU teammates, including Haleigh Bryant, Annie Beard, Alexis Jeffrey, Chase Brock and Konnor McClain. Bryant posted an Instagram Story with a snap of the pair smiling and holding hands in their swimsuits, expressing her gratitude for their friendship in the post.
“HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA PAIGE!! Grateful i’ve gotten to spend the last 5 years with you I love you big,” Bryant 22, penned alongside three white heart emojis.
Baby Gronk, the 11-year-old viral football player and influencer, posted a photo of him and Livvy on his Story. In the photo, the NCAA champion poses next to him in a purple hoodie and black leggings with her backpack on. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIVVY!” Baby Gronk [Madden San Miguel] wrote. Livvy reposted the photo on her story and included three crying, laughing face emojis.
The LSU Tiger also received some birthday love from her university. The LSU Gymnastics Instagram account posted a carousel with five photos of the student-athlete, including one of her kissing the trophy from the team’s big win. (Livvy helped LSU bring home their first NCAA women’s gymnastics championship win last April.) The account captioned the post, “Happy birthday, Olivia 🥳.” Livvy put the post on her Story and added a purple heart.
Sports Illustrated made sure to share birthday wishes for the SI Swimsuit Edition model on Instagram as they posted a bikini picture of her joyfully jumping in the air with her hands up. “Birthday MOOD ✨ Happy Birthday @livvydunne đź’•,” the outlet wrote. “Love my si famđź’ž,” Livvy commented on the post.
