“Don’t Wanna Talk”: Olivia Dunne Struggles Between Emotions While Making Big Life Announcement

Last June, fans of Olivia Dunne got a heartwarming glimpse into a side of her rarely seen under the bright lights of fame—a tender bond between father and daughter. As Father’s Day approached, Livvy took to her Instagram story to celebrate her dad, David Dunne, with a post that spoke volumes. In the snapshot, both she and her father sported LSU gear, a subtle yet meaningful nod to her college roots. The message was simple—“Happy Father’s Day”—but the sentiment behind it ran deep. She didn’t stop there. Olivia followed up with a touching throwback: a childhood photo of her father helping her across monkey bars at a playground. It was a fleeting moment frozen in time, made even more special by the goat emoji she added. For her millions of followers, it was clear—David Dunne isn’t just her dad; he’s her G.O.A.T.—the “greatest of all time.”

Fast forward to May 2025, Olivia, now retired from competitive gymnastics, found herself on the sun-drenched shores of Hutchinson Island South in St. Lucie County, Florida. A family getaway was in order, and her older sister Julz joined her for some well-earned relaxation. The beach was quiet, the skies impossibly blue, and for a moment, the world slowed down for the girl who once lived life midair.

To capture the peaceful escape, Olivia posted a TikTok clip on May 7. The video showed her casually fishing from the shore, her blonde hair catching the breeze as she cast her line into the ocean. The caption read playfully, “I don’t wanna talk about it #foryou #fish #fishing #florida,” and over the video rolled the cheeky line: “forget hot girl walk it’s time for hot girl fishing.>” But it wasn’t just a glamor moment. When a commenter asked, “R u like actually fishing or is that just a photo shoot,” Olivia didn’t bristle. Instead, she smiled and answered with something honest—something real.

“Believe or not I would go fishing with my dad since I was a little lad,” Livvy Dunne replied. And just like that, another piece of her story clicked into place. For someone who began gymnastics at age three, it’s easy to imagine a life of routines, discipline, and endless training. But parallel to that intensity was another rhythm—quieter, slower, simpler. A rod, a reel, and a father teaching his little girl how to wait, to be patient, to enjoy the moment. However, Livvy came across a few more questions in the comment box, to which she replied patiently. 

As Livvy stood on the quiet shores of Hutchinson Island, her fishing rod in hand and the ocean stretching endlessly in front of her, a question popped up in the comment section of her video: “Can you catch fish in the ocean being that close to the shore?” It was a fair question—most viewers were more used to seeing Olivia flipping across gym floors than casting lines into coastal waters. But her reply caught everyone off guard.

“Caught a 5ft white tip shark off the shore here with my dad once!” A five-foot shark? From the shore? Fans blinked and read the comment again. Was she being serious, or was this Livvy’s playful personality peeking through once more? No one could be sure, but the idea of little Olivia Dunne hauling in a shark alongside her dad only added to the mythos—another chapter in the father-daughter adventures that have shaped her. Yet the curiosity didn’t stop there. Another user chimed in with the obvious follow-up: “What did you catch?” And this time, Olivia’s answer was short, sly, and wrapped in mystery. “I don’t wanna talk about it.” Was it a humble brush-off, a funny self-deprecating moment, or a subtle way of keeping the memory just for herself? Whatever it meant, it left her audience smiling—and wondering. In the end, that’s Olivia Dunne. And recently, she has been enjoying many changes in her life. How? 

Olivia Dunne informs about having major changes in her life 

On April 6, Olivia Dunne dropped what she called a “quick lil life update🔮” on TikTok—but it was anything but ordinary. The short clip felt straight out of a beachy, sun-soaked movie scene. It opened with Livvy strolling along the shoreline, camera in hand, the wind tousling her hair as she soaked in the coastal calm. She wasn’t just glowing—she was thriving. That effortless kind of glow that makes you want to drop everything and chase your own slice of paradise.

As the waves whispered in the background, text floated across the screen like a breeze: “First semester grad school done, house hunting at the beach, bought a nyc apt, and walking to get a pina colada life is sweet like cinnamon.” Just like that, Livvy showed the world that her life post-gymnastics isn’t just busy—it’s blooming. Gone are the regimented days of chalky hands and tight schedules. In their place? Blue skies, beachfront dreams, keys to an apartment, and tropical drinks on afternoon walks.

The girl who once flipped across balance beams is now flipping into the next phase of life—and she’s doing it with a blend of grace, glam, and total main character energy.