Olivia Dunne, a leading figure in both the modeling and gymnastics worlds, has recently been thrust into the spotlight not just for her impressive skills, but also for her high-profile relationship with MLB phenom pitcher Paul Skenes.
Dunne, known for her stellar performances as an LSU gymnast, has been dating Skenes, who pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates, since August 2023.
Their relationship was confirmed by Skenes during an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
As a couple, Dunne and Skenes have naturally attracted significant media attention.
This intensified following the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, where Skenes not only earned a coveted spot on the roster but was named starting pitcher for the National League.
The pair made a public appearance on the red carpet, posing for photographs that Dunne later shared on her Instagram.
However, what should have been a celebratory moment quickly turned controversial.
Dunne’s followers pointed out that the photos appeared to be heavily edited, particularly noting that Skenes’s face seemed to have been retouched to remove acne.
This sparked a wave of criticism from her followers.
One user commented, “Editing his acne is insane, girl,” while another remarked, “The Photoshop on Paul is so unnecessary.”
Despite the backlash, Skenes has remained silent on the matter as he continues to focus on pitching and helping the Pirates win ballgames.
Whether Dunne did the alleged editing herself, or one of her “people” did it, it’s not a great look and was surely unnecessary.
In this day and age, if you make an edit that obvious to any photo, you’re most likely going to be caught.
Regardless, the couple appear to be stronger than ever and have emerged as MLB’s next power couple. (Move over Justin and Kate, your time is up!)