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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes have become the talk of the town in the world of college athletics.
The two were first linked through mutual friends while both studying at Louisiana State University, where they quickly formed a connection. Rumors about their relationship began swirling when Dunne shared a TikTok video in June 2023, wearing Skene’s jersey, which gave fans a hint at their budding romance.
Their relationship was officially confirmed by Skenes himself during an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette two months later, solidifying their status as an official couple.
Dunne, a talented gymnast for LSU and social media influencer, has captured the attention of many with her stunning performances and online presence, boasting millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Meanwhile, Skenes is a professional baseball player who has made a name for himself as a standout pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here’s some of their cutest photos together from Dunne’s Instagram.
Her little rookie
The gymnastics star shared a series of photos of her and Skenes on Instagram in September 2024, which appeared to be a roundup of moments from his rookie season with the Pirates.
Three of the photos showed the couple embracing – with a notable height difference between the two, which many fans commented on. Other photos included Dunne posing in front of the baseball field with Skenes slightly visible in the background, along with a photo of them walking the stadium halls.
Red carpet ready
The couple posed on the red carpet for the 2024 All-Star Game back in July 2024, which Dunne affectionately dubbed as the “Paul-Star game” as she noted in her caption.
Dunne dazzled in a champagne mesh gown, wearing her blonde hair down for the occasion. Skenes looked dapper in an all white tux and sunglasses, rocking his signature mustache. The Instagram carousel also featured a behind-the-scenes look at the game, including various photos of both athletes.
Hooked on each other
Back in June of 2024, Dunne shared photos of her and Skenes out on the water, embracing each other while on a boat in Pittsburgh. In the photos, Dunne cuddled up to her man while wearing a teal bikini, while Skenes opted for swim trunks and a t-shirt.
Showing support
For Skenes’ first game with the Pirates, Dunne celebrated with a few photos from their exciting night. “Way to go Bucco💛,” the social media influencer captioned her post – which featured her and Skenes hugging on the baseball diamond.
In the photos, Dunne was proudly showing her support by donning a large black and yellow bomber jacket – the team’s colors – plus a large pin on her shirt featuring her boyfriend’s face.
The beginning
In November 2023, Dunne debuted Skenes on her Instagram feed, sharing a photo of their glamorous evening together. “My fav d8♡,” she captioned the pics, which showed her and the MLB player at some sort of upscale event. Dunne wore a striking blue gown in the photos, while Skenes opted for a suit and yellow tie.
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