One of the challenges professional athletes and celebrities often face is the blurring of the lines between their private and public lives. Depending on the level of fame, privacy can disappear entirely, sometimes even leading to social anxiety or phobias.
Recently, model Olivia Dunne, also known as Livvy, shared an unpleasant situation she experienced due to her fame, and Sean Payton’s daughter took to social media to show her support for the model.
Meghan Payton Reacts To Olivia Dunne’s Struggles With Autograph Seekers
Dunne, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and influencer, recently opened up about the aggressive behavior of people who stalk celebrities in pursuit of autographs and photos, often crossing the line and invading their privacy.
“Every single time I go to the airport there’s a group of at least 10 middle-aged men waiting for me and they harass me,” Dunne said in a video posted to her TikTok account.
Not cool https://t.co/D2FKtR458T
— Meghan Payton (@meghanpayton7) June 2, 2025
Meghan Payton, daughter of legendary NFL coach Sean Payton, now with the Denver Broncos, responded to the video on X with a simple “Not cool,” showing support for Dunne’s experience.
The practice of stalking celebrities for autographs has long been criticized by influencers, athletes and even globally known football coaches like Pep Guardiola. In one instance, Guardiola recognized a man who had repeatedly asked him for autographs and confronted him, questioning his life goals while clearly angry at the situation.
The reality is that many of these individuals collect autographs to resell them illegally on various platforms, with prices depending on the celebrity’s fame. For those on the receiving end, it becomes exhausting and invasive, especially when they recognize the same faces over and over, revealing the true motivation behind the interaction.
Dunne shared more details in her video about how these so-called fans, or stalkers, approach her in a disrespectful and aggressive manner, especially when she refuses to sign autographs.
“It’s these men that want my autograph, they have a stack of 40 pictures of me or my magazines and they will run after me down the TSA pre-check line and yell at me if I don’t give them my autograph. It’s insane.”
This practice becomes even more reprehensible when the target is a woman, especially in cases like Dunne’s, where she is sexualized due to the nature of her work. As a swimsuit model, her body is constantly featured on magazine covers and across the internet, and when autograph requests come from men, it is understandable that a woman might choose to say no.
That is why it is so important for celebrities who go through these situations to speak out on social media and build a support network. By doing so, they help call out this behavior and make it less socially acceptable.