In a world where porch selfies can spark bigger conversations than a Hollywood blockbuster, McKayla Maroney knows how to keep things interesting. This former Olympic gymnast, now a social media sensation, recently embraced the last days of summer with a delightful sundress that had fans practically showering her with compliments. But wait! It’s not just about the fashion—there’s a sprinkle of drama that adds some intrigue to the mix. Did her stunning looks overshadow an unexpected revelation about a necklace she once wore? Sit tight, because we’re about to dive into the details of McKayla’s stylish post and the unexpected twist that follows… LEARN MORE
McKayla Maroney didn’t take long to rake in the compliments as she snapped porch selfies in a stylish sundress back in 2021. Welcoming fall as she rocked earthy tones, the 28-year-old kept summer alive in her skimpy sundress, showing off her lithe figure in spaghetti straps while nailing another style display. Posting for her 1.3 million Instagram followers, McKayla shared a snap of her outfit, plus a close-up of her face, and for one fan, she was “breathtaking.” McKayla’s post has now topped 80,000 likes, also gaining a like from LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who follows Maroney.
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Scroll for the photos. Posing from a white and yellow-painted porch as she took a selfie from above, McKayla wowed with her long lashes as she showed off her doll-like features and toned figure.
Looking trendy in a printed sundress in black and brown, the London 2012 Olympics face highlighted her slender arms and shoulders, showing hints of her braless curves while peeping her trim waistline. Gazing up at the camera and smiling a little, McKayla wore a pendant gold necklace and matching earrings, although she’s since edited her caption to explain that she’s gotten rid of the necklace.
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All-doe-eyed as she rocked a lightweight makeup layer accentuating her stunning features, McKayla rocked tan eyeshadow and a red lip, adding pop from her cosmetics while keeping her feel natural.
In a caption, the Olympic gymnast dropped three brown heart emoji. She’s since gone in to edit the caption, writing: “*Edit caption: I don’t wear this necklace anymore. I threw it out, along with a lot of other new age things. At the time I thought it was ‘angelic’ and of God, and ‘spiritual protection’ but I was wrong. It was the opposite of that, and I’ve repented for all of it. Jesus is the only spiritual protection we need.”
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“Those eyes just pulled me in!” one fan replied, with another calling McKayla “breathtaking.”
Also popular was the above photo as McKayla showed off her figure in a hot pink two-piece while posing in a shallow pool. Leaning forward a little while at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool in the 2021 photo, the brunette wrote: “October 1st” as she welcomed a new month.
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The above photo, also with an edited caption, once again showcased the necklace McKayla has thrown out, and it’s caused drama.
“I’ve always believed in God and more than just myself. But I’m not religious; I am not in a cult. None of it is true. The article just attacked me over a necklace that I had been wearing. I do meditation and pray, but there’s nothing weird that I do,” she told Elle.