Olivia Dunne, LSU gymnast and social media star, recently took to Instagram to react to fans’ creative Halloween costumes, which paid homage to her and her MLB boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. The sports power couple’s fans recreated their signature looks, sporting LSU-themed purple and gold leotards for the women, and Pirates jerseys paired with Skenes’ iconic black mustache for the men. Dunne responded with delight to a couple’s attempt, captioning the photo “Too good,” and added an adorable “Scute!” for a young pair of fans who dressed up as her and Skenes.
The Halloween tributes come over a year after the couple went public. Dating rumors sparked in June 2023, when Dunne, a social media influencer with millions of followers, shared a TikTok video in Skenes’ jersey. Skenes later confirmed the relationship, sharing that they were introduced by his friend, who was dating Dunne’s LSU gymnastics teammate Elena Arenas. Now, the couple openly supports each other’s flourishing sports careers, with Dunne frequently seen at Skenes’ games, cheering him on during his rookie season with the Pirates. Skenes has proven to be a standout, making 23 starts, finishing with a 1.96 ERA, and hitting fastball speeds of over 101 mph. His rise has been complemented by Dunne’s fame, which Skenes said helped him adjust to the world of celebrity. “She knows how to deal with it,” he told ESPN, “and I know how to deal with it now, too.”
Off the field, the two enjoy playful moments together, such as a recent TikTok where Dunne showcased her enthusiasm for food, devouring a hearty seafood boil to Skenes’ surprise. With her fifth season as an LSU gymnast around the corner, Dunne continues to make waves in NCAA sports and NIL endorsements, underscoring her powerhouse status in college gymnastics.
Dunne’s influence is seen both on and off the mat, making her one of the most-followed athletes in college sports. In addition to her upcoming season, she’s recently shared her pride for the LSU community, cheering on alumni at international competitions. As Dunne and Skenes’ relationship grows, fans continue to follow and celebrate the journey of this sports super couple.
