PHOTO: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne shines in black outfit for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Red Carpet event
Olivia Dunne has been the media's center of attention after winning the NCAA women's gymnastics tournament with LSU. Dunne made an appearance in the majors when her boyfriend Paul Skenes made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
With the recent buzz, the social media star shared a snippet of her outfit for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Red Carpet event. In an Instagram story, Dunne wore a black coat-inspired outfit with the torso area decorated with diamonds.
The event was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City in celebration of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's 60th anniversary. The swimsuit edition is an annual release by the magazine giant to showcase athletes and celebrities clad in swimwear.
Throughout the years, a who's who of big names in the sports world have been featured by the publication. Tennis legends Steffi Graff and Serena Williams, race car driver Danica Patrick, and USWNT legend Alex Morgan have all posed for SI's swimsuit issue. Dunne appeared in the 2023 edition of the magazine.
"We aren’t Dunne obsessing over #LivvyDunne’s outfit tonight at @si_swimsuit’s 60th Anniversary." -@enews
Also present at the event were Kate Upton, Tyra Banks, Gayle King, and Chrissy Teigen.
Olivia Dunne's full display of support for Paul Skenes' debut
Being hyped up as the best pitching prospect by MLB pipeline, all eyes were on Paul Skenes as he made his Pittsburgh Pirates debut against the Chicago Cubs. Needless to say, his girlfriend, social media star and gymnast Olivia Dunne went out to show her full support.
"Livvy Dunne on Paul Skenes' MLB debut: "There's nothing that can top this. I'm so proud" 💛" -@MLB
In an interview published by the league on X, the national gymnastics champion expressed the pride she felt for her boyfriend.
Skenes' debut ended in a no-decision after pitching four innings and giving up three earned runs with four hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts. The Pirates overcame the Cubs 10-9.
The pitching prospect is slated to start again today against the Chicago Cubs but this time on the road. He will duel against former MLB ERA leader Kyle Hendricks on the mound.