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Inside Gymnast Olivia Dunne and MLB Star Paul Skenes’ Winning Romance

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Aug 03, 2024 1:00 PM
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September 2023: Offically Official!

These LSU athletes met through mutual friends back in their college days—his best friend was dating her roommate. They first sparked romance rumors in June 2023 after the gymnast posted a TikTok video wearing the pitcher's jersey. 

Two months later, Paul Skenes confirmed their relationship.

"I do wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It does irk me," he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I don't have any control over it. She really doesn't either. I'm sure it'll get better as I go up levels, but that's something I want for her."


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October 2023: You're So Golden

Olivia "Livvy" Dunn proudly featured her boyfriend and their new golden retriever puppy Roux in an Instagram post with the caption, "Here's what you missed this month!"


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November 2023: Date Night

The social media star rocked a stunning blue dress as she cozied up to her "fav d8" while attending their first wedding together. 


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December 2023: Under the Mistletoe

Far from Baton Rouge, the duo found themselves in New York City for the holidays. In fact, Paul even referred to his girlfriend as the "best tour guide in town." 


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May 2024: "Way to go Bucco"

Livvy cheered on her boyfriend as the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs. She commemorated the moment with a sweet Instagram post captioned, "Way to go Bucco."


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June 2024: Season of Love

The Sports Illustrated model is "hooked" on her summer love, admitting that she finds herself getting emotionally invested in his games. 

“I get more nervous watching Paul because it’s just different when you’re not doing it and you’re not in control,” she told the New York Post. “But I am confident in his abilities and I kinda channel those nerves into excitement for him.” 


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July 2024: Summer Highlights

The baseball player recapped his summer in a series of Instagram photos, most of which feature Livvy—and an adorable Roux cameo. 


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(Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

July 2024: Red Carpet Debut

The couple walked the MLB All-Star Game red carpet hand in hand. And the gymnast took a moment to gush about her All-Star boyfriend. 

“My brain can’t even process how hard he throws,” she said on the red carpet, per a video posted on X by the MLB. “It is incredible and it’s such a joy to watch. He’s a great baseball player, but an even better person.”


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