Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins reveals why she kept wearing gloves in the villa

The queen of gloved dresses

Olivia Hawkins wearing gloves

by Emily Vierke |
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Winter Love Island 2023 has come to an end, but that doesn't stop us from wanting all the style tips and tricks from the former Islanders.

This years girls and guys all had a bold aesthetic, whether it was Will Young and his bucket hat or Olivia Hawkins and her gloved dresses.

As it turns out Liv wasn't just channelling her inner Maddy Perez every time she slid on the long gloves, as the accessory was just as much for comfort as it was for fashion.

Zara quizzes Liv about her glove obsession

Liv was taking part in a Q&A on her Instagram when one follower asked, "I love your style can you show us your favourite looks from the villa with links if poss."

The ring girl shared a link to a black corset she wore during a rendezvous at fire pit and added, "I know you all loved the gloves 😉😭 they were a bonus because they kept me warm at night."

It did always look like the girls were battling the chills when they were glammed up in mini dresses and sheer trousers ready for a recoupling, so we don't blame Olivia for adding another layer - plus, they looked fire anyway.

If, like us, you think the glove dresses is a vibe that is here to stay, check out some of best options inspired by the Olivia.

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olivia is an og love island 2023 star ©ITV

Who is Olivia Hawkins?

A contestant on Love Island 2023, Olivia was there from day one and was dumped from the island on day 45.

How old is Olivia Hawkins?

Olivia is 27 years old.

What does Olivia Hawkins do for a job?

Olivia may have the coolest job out of all the Love Island contestants EVER (except maybe new Zara Lackenby-Brown who seems to do every awesome boujee job going). She is not only a ring girl but also an actress who has starred in films with some Hollywood icons.

She says, "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute convo about life. I've been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson."

Where is Olivia Hawkins from?

Olivia is used to life by the sea as she is originally from Brighton.

Why is Olivia Hawkins going on Love Island?

Opening up, she admitted, "I’m 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life."

Who did Olivia Hawkins couple up with on Love Island?

Well, she had quite the adventure.

On day one Olivia found herself in a couple with Will Young but realised pretty early on she didn't have feelings for the farmer.

Moving onto Haris Namani, Liv had a cute thing going with boxer before he was booted out and she ended up going on a a date with bombshell Spencer Wilks who was ALSO dumped form the villa. Not a great track record our girl Liv.

Thinking she had a bond with Kai Fagan, Liv coupled up with the high school teacher but Casa Amor hit and all hell broke loose.

But it was not all bad because Olivia found a connection with bombshell Maxwell Samuda and the duo ended up becoming a couple and sticking together till they were both dumped on day 45.

Maxwell and Liv

Was Olivia Hawkins in Eastenders?

Love Island and EastEnders are two shows we just can’t get enough of, but never in a million years did we ever think they’d crossover.

However, we’ve been proven wrong as eagle-eyed viewers spotted winter 2023 Islander Olivia Hawkins in an episode (Wednesday 18 January) of the BBC One soap.

Olivia, who has previously been an extra in a James Bond film and worked as a body double for both Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson, made a shock appearance in Albert Square which just so happened to air on TV the same week she entered the villa.

The reality star made a blink-and-you’ll miss it cameo as a clubgoer at Peggy’s who looks over her shoulder at Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) as she chats to Zack Hudson (James Farrar).

Although she wasn’t on-screen for long, Olivia’s appearance definitely made a massive impact as viewers rushed to Twitter to question if it was really her.

One tweeted, “Who watched today’s EastEnders today? Who else clocked Olivia from Love Island as an extra 😭.”

Another remarked, “Lmao not Olivia from Love Island making a cameo in EastEnders tonight.”

A third wrote, “Well, Love Island's Olivia is on tonight's episode of EastEnders and I'm so confused,” while one more added, “Did anyone else spot Olivia as an extra in Peggy’s bar on EastEnders tonight?”

Does Olivia Hawkins have Instagram?

She sure does. It's @livhawkinss.

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