Olivia Dunne Reveals Preexisting Connection to Boyfriend Paul Skenes

Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast and social media star, recently returned to her hometown of Hillsdale, New Jersey, for a period of rest after a whirlwind summer that included trips and high-profile events like the MLB All-Star Game. Dunne and her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, have been dating publicly since August 2023, but a surprising discovery revealed a deeper connection: a ticket stub from a 2021 LSU vs. Air Force baseball game showed Dunne attended a game where Skenes, then pitching for Air Force, played, years before they met at LSU. Dunne shared this revelation on TikTok, calling it proof of "invisible strings" linking their paths long before their relationship began, highlighting a sense of destiny in their meeting. This unexpected connection has added a romantic twist to their story, blending Dunne's athletic and social media prominence with Skenes' rising MLB career. The couple's relationship continues to draw public interest as they balance their demanding careers and personal lives. Dunne's return to New Jersey offers her a chance to reconnect with her roots and find normalcy amid their high-profile lives.