The disturbing fan request that still bothers star gymnast Olivia Dunne

A huge profile
Fame can be tough
Unexpected challenges
A disturbing request
Unwanted attention
The water you bathe in?
Wanted to quit social media
Was it a joke?
Open and visible comments
Not about her looks
A huge profile

Olivia Dunne is currently one of the most popular female athletes, boasting over 5.3 million Instagram followers and a combined audience exceeding 10 million across all her social media platforms.

Fame can be tough

It certainly doesn't always make life easy for the 21-year-old gymnast. Not only does she face the challenges of elite competition and rigorous training but also has to manage the attention of some fans with unusual interests.

Unexpected challenges

She discussed the price of fame and the challenges of worldwide recognition on the podcast 'Best of Both Worlds with Flau'jae.'

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A disturbing request

In the interview, Dunne revealed some of the odd requests she gets from fans, saying, "for a long time, people kept asking me in the comments for the water I used to shower in."

 

Unwanted attention
The superstar gymnast rose to fame after featuring in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and was also included in the 2024 edition. However, this newfound fame has attracted a troubling following.
The water you bathe in?

"I thought, 'Where has my life come to? These people are asking me for the water I bathe in,'" she said, cringing at the idea.

 

Wanted to quit social media

So much so that she even considered stepping away from the social platforms, something that she ultimately did not do, because "in a way, it has calmed down a bit, but it was a madness that I will never forget."

Was it a joke?

"I took it as a joke. It was funny at the time," she said,

 

Open and visible comments

Flau'jae Johnson supported Dunne's comments about the bizarre requests for her bathwater, saying, "I remember seeing it and wondering why they did that."

Not about her looks

Despite the bizarre requests she receives, Dunne is serious about addressing those who attribute her success solely to her looks. "I get upset when people say I don't deserve what I have or that gymnastics isn't a real sport," she explained. Her frustration is entirely understandable, given the hard work and dedication required to excel in gymnastics.

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