Who is Livvy Dunne dating? Former LSU gymnast’s personal life explored

Livvy Dunne is in a relationship with Paul Skenes! The Former gymnast has been with the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball pitcher for a few years, and they confirmed their relationship in August 2023.

The couple met at Louisiana State University and began dating shortly after. They often share snippets of their romance on social media platforms, expressing their love, appreciation, and achievements.

On May 29, 2025, Dunne, 22, dedicated a heartwarming post to celebrate her boyfriend's 23rd birthday.

Livvy Dunne wrote in the caption,

"Happy birthday little baby @paulskenes 🤍🎂"

Everything we know about Livvy Dunne's personal life

A look at her childhood

Olivia "Livvy" Dunne's parents, Katherine and David, welcomed her on October 1, 2002, in Westwood, New Jersey. She grew up in Westwood alongside her sister, Julianna, a softball player.

Livvy Dunne was only three when she started her gymnastics journey, according to the official website of Olivia Dunne. Dearly called Livvy by her friends, she reflected on her association with sports, sharing,

"I started gymnastics when I was three years old because I wanted a sparkly pink leotard. But, little did I know what an exciting future was ahead of me."

Over the next few years, she participated in State Championships from level 4 to 10. She mastered her road to glory, competing at the Bresteyn’s Elite Qualifier in Las Vegas and winning the title.

In 2017, Livvy Dunne joined the U.S. Junior National Team. Later, from 2021 to 2025, she played for the LSU Tigers. While she was thriving in her career, a fracture led to her retirement from gymnastics.

According to a People report, she quit playing the sport due to an avulsion fracture in her kneecap. She injured herself on March 6, 2025.

In April, she shared an Instagram video expressing how she had been in denial about her unexpected retirement.

She was on a magazine cover.

Despite her early retirement, Livvy Dunne established her name as one of the highest-earning female college athletes. She has collaborated with renowned brands such as Nautica and Vuori, GQ reported.

With a strong Instagram following of over 5.3 million followers, she has endorsed American Eagle Outfitters and Grubhub.

This year, she was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She shot for her third appearance for the magazine while recovering from her fractured knee injury.

According to The Knot, Livvy Dunne founded The Livvy Fund in July 2023. The initiative has been introduced to help LSU female athletes connect with brands for partnerships. With the fascinating launch, the retired gymnast entered her name on Forbes's 30 Under 30 and Top Creators lists.

In a 2023 conversation with People, Dunne reflected on her new fund for female athletes, expressing,

"I'm so excited to build on the momentum of women in sports by utilizing the brand relationships I've built to help empower LSU female student-athletes with the knowledge and assistance to succeed in the NIL space."

She further continued:

"I've been so blessed these past couple years with the opportunities I've been given, and I can't wait to be able to share my knowledge with others and support them in their NIL journeys."

Livvy Dunne & Paul Skenes' relationship explored

Skenes and Dunne met through mutual friends. The lovebirds made their relationship public in August 2023.

Since then, the duo has posted glimpses of their love story, acknowledging their love and support for each other. Livvy and Paul share a golden retriever. They have named the pet dog Roux.

In April 2025, the couple appeared in a GQ photoshoot. They shot for the magazine against a cozy snow-covered backdrop. The recent feature highlighted their romantic journey from collegiate athletes to prominent rising athletes, capturing how they navigate both their careers and relationship.