Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO’s ‘White Lotus’ but got rejected for a role

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FormerLSU gymnastand social media sensation Livvy Dunne claims she recently auditioned for the fourth season of the HBO drama “The White Lotus.”

In aninterview with Boardroomon Tuesday, Dunne claims her first audition for an acting role was for the HBO hit series, but she did not get the part.

“My first audition ever was in person for a big show.Am I allowed to even say?I don’t know.I didn’t get it, but it was for ‘White Lotus’ Season 4.So, that was my first audition ever,” she said.

Livvy Dunne posing during 2026 World Baseball Classic game at Daikin Park in Houston

Livvy Dunne poses for a photo during a game between the United States and Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic on March 7, 2026, in Houston, Texas.(Houston Astros/Getty Images)

Dunne admitted she felt “nervous” going into the audition.

“I was obviously a bit nervous at first.I was like, ‘Oh man, like what if I forget the lines?'” she added.

“I’ve done things way harder than this in my life.I flipped on a beam in front of 13,500 people.I can do this.It’s different.I think I would have rather have done a back flip in front of the casting director.But I mean, I went there, I put it all out there.It was my first audition.I mean, like, I didn’t know what to expect.And it was honestly really fun.”

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Olivia Dunne standing in LSU Tigers uniform at Neville Arena

Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers before a meet against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on March 14, 2025, in Auburn, Alabama.(Stew Milne/Getty Images)

Dunne, who has more than 7.9 million followers on TikTok and another 5.2 million on Instagram, has pushed back on being labeled an “influencer” since the end of hercollege gymnasticscareer.

Dunne bristled at the term“influencer” during an interview with Maxim.She was then asked what she wanted to be referred to as.

“A former athlete, and honestly, right now: model,” she said.

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Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers looking on before a gymnastics meet

Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers during a Florida Gators meet at the Stephen C.O’Connell Center on Feb.23, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida.(James Gilbert/Getty Images)

When she’s not working on her brand or the Livvy Fund, Dunne can be seen cheering on her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, as he pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

�s Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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