Olivia Dunne Calls Out 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover in Trendy TikTok Throwback

The former gymnast joined Jordan Chiles, Salma Hayek Pinault and Lauren Chan with a front-page spot on the magazine's most-recent issue.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Olivia Dunne, a three-time SI Swimsuit model, resurfaced her 2025 cover image on TikTok over the weekend, set to an adaptation of Rihanna's 2016 song 'Kiss It Better.' Dunne, who first appeared in the magazine in 2023, shared the cover spot with fellow models Jordan Chiles, Lauren Chan, and Salma Hayek Pinault.

Why it matters

Dunne's TikTok post highlights the continued popularity and influence of the SI Swimsuit issue, which features a diverse array of models and athletes. The magazine's covers often generate significant social media buzz and attention.

The details

Dunne's TikTok post featured two frames - the first showing her in the gym, and the second displaying her 2025 SI Swimsuit cover image. The post was set to the lyrics 'been waiting on the sunshine' and 'boy I think I need that back' from Rihanna's 2016 song 'Kiss It Better.' Dunne first appeared in the SI Swimsuit issue in 2023 and was photographed in Puerto Rico, Portugal, and Bermuda for the magazine. She was joined on the 2025 cover by fellow models Jordan Chiles, Lauren Chan, and Salma Hayek Pinault.

  • Dunne's 2025 SI Swimsuit cover was released in May 2025.
  • Dunne resurfaced the cover image on TikTok over the weekend.

The players

Olivia Dunne

A 23-year-old former gymnast from New Jersey who has been a three-time model for the SI Swimsuit issue.

Jordan Chiles

An Olympian gymnast currently in her senior season with the UCLA gymnastics team, who also appeared on the 2025 SI Swimsuit cover.

Lauren Chan

A three-time SI Swimsuit model who scored her first front-page spot with the magazine in the 2025 issue.

Salma Hayek Pinault

An actress who made her SI Swimsuit debut with a shoot in Mexico for the 2025 issue.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like I'm just stepping into a new version of myself. This is the most special thing that's ever happened to me. I want this [cover image] to capture the audience and then they flip the page open and it's just a badass story inside.”

— Olivia Dunne (SI Swimsuit)

“I am proud to be an SI [Swimsuit] model. Thank you so much for making my dreams come true. I just hope that other athletes feel inspired and hear my story, and fight for what's right.”

— Olivia Dunne (SI Swimsuit)

The takeaway

Olivia Dunne's TikTok post showcases the continued cultural impact and popularity of the SI Swimsuit issue, which features a diverse array of models and athletes on its high-profile covers. Dunne's journey from featured athlete to cover model highlights the opportunities the magazine provides for aspiring models and the inspiration it can provide for others.