As Paul Skenes keeps dazzling on the mound in what has become a Cy Young-caliber season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, his girlfriend Olivia Dunne is staying just as busy away from the spotlight of baseball.
The 21-year-old former LSU gymnast, who announced her retirement earlier this year after five seasons with the Tigers, has been documenting her latest adventures on social media.
On Monday, Dunne posted a new Instagram story featuring moments from a party bus outing with close friend and actress Lily Chee.
One snapshot showed Chee holding up a colorful painting of the pair in bikinis, captioned simply: “Art by.”
Dunne later added her own story showing the painting repurposed as party bus décor, jokingly noting its new role in the festivities.
Moving into her next chapter
The playful night out came just days after Dunne revealed she has officially moved into a new apartment in Manhattan.
It marks a fresh chapter for the gymnast-turned-influencer, who has been traveling frequently to New York City in recent years to handle her NIL endorsements and brand partnerships.
Her sister, Julz Dunne, also gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the move, posting a photo of Olivia and friend Hayden Sample sitting cross-legged on the floor enjoying sushi rolls.
“No tables, no problem,” Julz captioned the post, underscoring the casual and relatable side of the high-profile move.
A rising power couple
While Dunne settles into New York, Skenes continues to deliver dominant performances in Pittsburgh, keeping him firmly in the National League Cy Young conversation.
The pairing of MLB‘s breakout pitching star and one of the most prominent figures in college athletics over the past five years has turned the two into one of sports’ most-watched young couples.
Dunne, who built a following of nearly eight million on Instagram alone, has leaned into life after gymnastics with her mix of fashion, lifestyle content, and glimpses into her personal world.
Whether it’s a night out with friends or the excitement of moving into her first Manhattan apartment, her ability to connect with fans remains as sharp as ever.
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