You Need to Meet Livvy Dunne: Swimsuit Model & Paul Skenes’ Girlfriend
Livvy Dunne: From College Gymnast to Model and Actor (A Simple Picture Story)
Published July 16, 2026 – Updated July 17, 2026, 2:24 p.m. ET
Who Is Livvy Dunne?
Imagine a girl who became famous for doing flips and tricks in gymnastics at college. That’s Olivia “Livvy” Dunne!
- She used to be a college gymnast at LSU (a big school in Louisiana).
- She became well-known during her time as a student athlete.
- Today, she is no longer competing in gymnastics at LSU, but she is still in the spotlight.
- She now works as an actor (someone who performs in shows) and a model (someone who poses for photos and events).
- Her boyfriend is Paul Skenes, a baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (a professional baseball team).
- She also keeps up with the U.S. national gymnastics team (the best gymnasts in the country).
Important: Even though Livvy stopped doing gymnastics jumps and flips for LSU, she is still performing — just in front of cameras instead of on the mat!
Livvy Through the Years (Picture Timeline)
Below is a simple walk-through of Livvy’s life from her gymnast days to now. Think of it like a photo album explained for a 5-year-old.
2021 – Gymnastics Championships
- Olivia Dunne performs on the uneven bars (those are the two bars gymnasts swing between) during the 2021 Gymnastics Championships.
2022 – First Big Award Show
- Olivia arrives on the red carpet before the 2022 ESPY Awards (a fancy event where sports stars get prizes).
2023 – More Awards and Competing
- Dunne arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPY Awards.
- She reacts after competing during the 2023 SEC Gymnastics Championship at Gas South Arena (a big gymnastics meet between schools).
2024 – A Big Year
- She warms up on the floor before the 2024 Women’s National Gymnastics Championship.
- She is on the field in Pittsburgh after Paul Skenes made his MLB debut (first big-league baseball game) in May 2024.
- She performs a floor routine against the Arkansas Razorbacks (another school’s team) in 2024.
- She warms up during the 2024 NCAA Women’s National Gymnastics Semifinals.
- She kisses the championship trophy after LSU won the national championship in 2024!
- She does a demonstration uneven bars routine against Arkansas at LSU’s home gym on Feb. 2, 2024.
- Paul Skenes and Livvy walk the red carpet before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game (baseball’s star event) in Texas.
- Livvy at the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in New York.
- Jayden Daniels, Livvy Dunne, and Lil Wayne on stage during the 2024 ESPY Awards.
- She performs on the uneven bars during the 2024 SEC Gymnastics Championship.
- She warms up on uneven bars before the 2024 Women’s National Gymnastics Championship.
2025 – New Events and Still Shining
- Livvy at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.
- She attends the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party in New York.
- Livvy and Paul on the red carpet before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.
- She is in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show on May 31, 2025.
- She celebrates the launch of the 2025 SI Swimsuit issue on May 16, 2025.
- She watches a baseball game between the NY Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 2025.
- She gestures to fans during the 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championship in Alabama.
- She is at the launch for the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue.
- She attends the Empire State Building celebration for the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue.
- She is with Xandra Pohl at the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch in New York.
- 50 Cent and Livvy at the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch.
- Former LSU gymnast Olivia (center) on the field with models Alexandra Pohl and Camille Kostek before a Mets-Pirates game on May 12, 2025.
- She celebrates with teammates during the 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championship.
- Olivia at the 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association awards in New York.
- Paul and Livvy at the 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in New Orleans.
- Livvy at the 2025 Kentucky Derby (a famous horse race).
- Livvy on the field before a Pirates-Mets game in New York on May 12, 2025.
- Sunisa Lee and Livvy at the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch in New York.
- Olivia and Jordan Chiles at the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch at Hard Rock Hotel New York.
- Livvy hugs an LSU teammate during the 2025 NCAA gymnastics semifinals.
- Zara Larsson and Livvy at the 2025 MTV VMAs (music awards).
- Paul Skenes (NL Cy Young Award Winner) and Livvy at the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner on Jan. 24, 2026 in NYC.
2026 – Latest Appearances
- Livvy attends the 2026 Fox Upfront in New York on May 11, 2026.
- Paul Skenes and model Livvy Dunne walk the red carpet during the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show on July 14, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- She was also at the SI Swimsuit launch in New York in May 2026 (shown as the main top photo).
How to Look at This Story (Simple Steps)
If you want to follow Livvy’s journey like a book:
- Start with her gymnastics photos from 2021–2024.
- Notice she won a big trophy with LSU in 2024.
- See her going to swimsuit and actor/model events from 2024 onward.
- Watch her support Paul at baseball events every year.
- Look at the newest 2026 pictures to see she is still famous!
Summary
Livvy Dunne started as a college gymnast at LSU and became a household name. She stopped competing in gymnastics but stayed famous as a model and actor. She supports her boyfriend Paul Skenes (a Pirates baseball player) and appears at big events like the SI Swimsuit launches, ESPYs, MLB All-Star shows, and more. From 2021 to 2026, her photo story shows a girl who flipped on bars and now shines on red carpets!
FAQ
Q: What does “collegiate gymnast” mean?
A: It means she did gymnastics for her college (LSU) while she was a student — like being on the school’s sports team.
Q: Why is Paul Skenes important in the story?
A: He is Livvy’s boyfriend and a professional baseball pitcher. She often goes to his games and award events with him.
Q: Is Livvy still a gymnast?
A: No, she no longer competes for LSU, but she still appears at gymnastics-related events and supports the sport.
Q: What is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit?
A: It is a special magazine issue and fashion event where models (like Livvy) pose in swimwear and attend parties.
Q: What does “model and actor” mean for Livvy now?
A: It means she poses for photos, walks runways, goes to launch parties, and performs in front of cameras instead of doing gymnastics flips.
