NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Livvy Dunne takes a photograph as she attends a game between the New … More
Former NCAA gymnast and social media sensation Olivia ‘Livvy’ Dunne has been on the move since her retirement from gymnastics. Whether cheering for her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, or walking the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway in Miami, the 22-year-old influencer rarely stays put.
With over 8 million followers on TikTok and 5.3 million on Instagram, Dunne was once the most followed and highest-earning female athlete in the NCAA, considered a pioneer in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era of college athletics.
While her social media content garners extensive reach, Dunne has recently dealt with concerning behavior. Dunne alleges that she has endured harassment during potential “stalking” incidents at U.S. airports. Unfortunately, she is not alone.
Airport Stalking Incidents
The former LSU Tiger took to TikTok in late May, sharing her concerns and recent experiences with her extensive fanbase. “I fear that I’m being stalked and I don’t know what to do,” Dunne said.
Dunne reports that “every” airport visit has been met with harassment from “a group of at least 10 middle-aged men” seeking her autograph.
She reports that the men often carry stacks of photos of Dunne, and will “run [her]
down the TSA pre-check line” and “yell” if she refuses to oblige their requests, more recently “circling” her at the baggage claim after a redeye flight.
The influencer shares that their presence is almost unavoidable, with the men appearing before and after personal flights, even family vacations or connection flights through obscure or low-traffic airports. “It needs to stop,” she pleads.
Pattern Of Harassment
Unfortunately, Dunne is among a handful of female celebrities or athletes who have reported similar behavior from unidentified men at airports across the U.S.
In January 2025, U.S. Track and Field Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas expressed similar concerns to Dunne’s in a TikTok video.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States celebrates on the … More
Thomas reported an eerily identical circumstance, including “three to six” middle-aged men stalking her throughout multiple airports, wielding photos and vehemently demanding autographs.
“They have my flight information,” Thomas said, adding that the men always know exactly where to find her, whether at the airport concourse or at her gate. Thomas also fears for her safety when confronted while traveling alone, reporting that the men often become “aggressive and hostile” when she refuses.
Thomas’ video garnered over 750,000 views on TikTok, with multiple prominent female athletes and celebrities expressing their shared concerns – including Dunne.
Olympic Champion gymnasts Simone Biles and Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee both commented, expressing that they have also dealt with similar harassment in U.S. airports.
“No same, I’m horrified of them…happens too often,” Biles shared, adding that she photographs the men “just in case.”
Women’s tennis star Coco Gauff also reported a similar experience in the comment section. “I don’t know how it happens,” Gauff said. “My theory is maybe someone at the airport tips them off.”
While Thomas managed to capture video of one of her more recent stalking incidents, Dunne’s recent post suggests that the harassment remains prevalent months later.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolineprice/2025/06/02/livvy-dunne-reports-airport-stalking-and-harassment/