Paul Skenes’ girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, has been making the most of her time in Los Angeles this summer, while the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher continues his pitching duties following an impressive rookie year. Olivia, accompanied by her sister Julz Dunne, took to the vibrant streets of LA, showcasing eye-catching denim outfits as they embraced the city’s summer heat.
During this outing, Olivia shared moments of their day on Instagram, highlighting their colorful style. The sisters’ playful relationship also came through on social media, with Julz making witty remarks on Olivia’s posts, including one that recapped the recent MLB All-Star festivities where Paul Skenes was a prominent figure.
One memorable image showed Paul Skenes kneeling to help Olivia with her heels during the MLB All-Star Game red carpet event. Julz humorously commented on this gesture, adding a lighthearted tone to the celebrations. Julz also joined Olivia at the All-Star game held at Truist Park in Atlanta, where she supported Paul by wearing his No. 30 jersey in the stands as the reigning National League Rookie of the Year started his second consecutive All-Star Game.
“Summer vibes,” Olivia captioned one of her Instagram stories, capturing the essence of their LA experience.
How Olivia Dunne’s Journey Led to Sports Illustrated Success
Since ending her gymnastics career earlier this year, former LSU star Olivia Dunne has marked a significant achievement by appearing on the cover of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. This marks her third straight appearance on the magazine’s swimsuit edition, a milestone she discussed during an interview with Stephanie McMahon on the What’s Her Story podcast.
Olivia traced her entry into Sports Illustrated back to an unexpected source—a critical article published by The New York Times. The publication had visited her gymnastics facility at LSU, photographing her in team attire and a leotard, then sensationalizing the image with a headline that read, “Sex Sells.”
“So I got offered to be in Sports Illustrated — it all started because of a hit piece The New York Times wrote about me,” Dunne said. “So they came to our gymnastics facility at LSU, took pictures of me. They said, ‘Wear your team-issued attire, put on a leotard,’ and they took a picture of me standing in front of the beam, like any gymnast would, and then they blew it up on the screen and put the headline, ‘Sex Sells.’” —Olivia Dunne, Former Gymnast
Olivia responded to the article on Instagram, which garnered widespread fan support and eventually attracted attention from Sports Illustrated itself.
“… And then people loved that. They were like, ‘This is so great,’ because no, it’s not too much. You’re in your team-issued attire, which is a leotard for gymnasts. I can’t control that…. So it was just ridiculous. There was a lot of positive feedback from that.” —Olivia Dunne, Former Gymnast
“So, Sports Illustrated reached out to my agent. I was so excited about that. That was always a dream of mine. I mean, there’s some legends and some amazing athletes that have been in Sports Illustrated.” —Olivia Dunne, Former Gymnast
Supporting Paul Skenes While Forging Her Own Path
After retiring from gymnastics, Olivia Dunne has balanced her personal ambitions with supporting Paul Skenes throughout the MLB season. Her presence at Pirates’ games and high-profile events demonstrates her ongoing support as Skenes builds on his early success in the major leagues. Their combined visibility continues to attract attention, highlighting their individual accomplishments and shared moments.
Julz Dunne’s active role, whether by sharing playful social media commentary or sporting Paul’s jersey at major games, adds to the multifaceted nature of their public profiles. This summer in Los Angeles, with colorful denim outfits and relaxed city scenes, Olivia and Julz have captured the lively spirit of the season while staying closely connected to Paul Skenes’ emerging baseball career.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has anyone found the Paul Skenes?
A. An 11-year-old from California, who collects baseball cards, discovered a unique Paul Skenes card. The Pirates are exchanging it for 30 years of season tickets directly behind home plate.
Q. How much is Paul Skenes getting paid?
A. Paul Skenes worked his way up through the MLB’s minor leagues and started playing in the majors in 2024. He received a $9.2 million signing bonus in 2023. In 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the Pirates, earning a yearly salary of $740,000 before arbitration.
Q. Did anyone find Paul Skenes’ baseball card?
A. The excitement over Skenes led collectors to eagerly search for his unique rookie card. An 11-year-old Dodgers fan in Los Angeles discovered it on Christmas morning. The Pirates had promised a reward for whoever found the Skenes card.
Q. How much did Paul Skenes get?
A. Paul Skenes has a $9.2 million deal as a key pitcher for the Pirates.