Olivia “Livvy” Dunne knows what it’s like to live in the spotlight, even if it’s not quite on the same scale as global pop icon Taylor Swift.
As a high-profile sports WAG, former LSU gymnastics standout, and social media influencer, the 22-year-old has her own experience navigating the attention that comes with dating a professional athlete.
Currently in a relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Dunne has been spotted at ballparks, events, and social outings with other MLB players’ partners.
From turning heads in a backless blue dress at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, Georgia, to enjoying a bikini pool day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the Pirates‘ WAG group, she’s no stranger to public eyes tracking her every move.
Finding common ground with swift
Taylor Swift, the chart-topping singer-songwriter and partner of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been making headlines for her lighthearted moments off the stage.
Recently, she was filmed singing her own hit “Love Story” during a karaoke session alongside Kelce and San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle. Swift also joined Travis and his brother Jason on their “New Heights” podcast, where she delivered a playful jab about male NFL fans.
The moment struck a chord with Dunne, who responded to the clip with a short but telling reaction: “SHE GETS IT.”
For Dunne, the connection isn’t just about the humor. She’s experienced firsthand what it’s like when public attention blends with a personal relationship.
Earlier this year, Dunne attended the Super Bowl, a game where Swift was loudly booed by sections of the crowd. At the time, Dunne made sure to clarify that she wasn’t among those jeering, expressing her support for Swift.
Life in the public eye
Both Dunne and Swift are navigating the challenges of balancing personal happiness with public scrutiny.
In Dunne‘s case, her relationship with Skenes has become a talking point not just among baseball fans, but also in the influencer world. Social media comments, paparazzi photos, and fan chatter are part of daily life, something Swift, with her much larger platform, knows all too well.
By praising Swift‘s playful NFL joke, Dunne signaled solidarity. It’s a nod to understanding the unique pressures and sometimes absurd situations that come with dating a top-tier athlete.
For fans, the interaction was a small but relatable moment, two women in very different arenas, yet sharing similar experiences with fame, fan culture, and the sometimes intrusive sports spotlight.
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