Livvy Dunne said her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, is supportive of her new acting role on the series Baywatch.
This transition marks a significant shift for the 23-year-old [1] former LSU gymnast as she moves from collegiate sports and modeling into professional television acting. The public nature of the couple's high-profile careers often draws scrutiny, making their mutual support a point of interest for fans of both athletics and entertainment.
Dunne said about the relationship dynamics during the FOX Upfronts press event on May 11, 2026 [2]. She said that both she and Skenes, who is also 23 [1], maintain a balance between their respective professional obligations.
"Paul has been nothing but supportive of this, and he has his jobs, and I have my job," Dunne said [3].
The actress said that the couple shares a similar drive for excellence in their different fields. This mindset allows them to navigate the demands of a professional baseball schedule and a television production timeline, two industries with rigorous time commitments.
"So we both want to execute at our best ability to, no matter what it is," Dunne said [4].
Dunne's move into the cast of Baywatch follows her established presence as a model and athlete. Skenes, whose birthday is May 29 [1], continues his career in Major League Baseball while supporting Dunne's expansion into the entertainment industry.
“"Paul has been nothing but supportive of this, and he has his jobs, and I have my job."”
Dunne's transition to acting represents a broader trend of elite athletes leveraging their personal brands and social media influence to enter the entertainment industry. By publicly framing her career shift as a mutual professional pursuit shared with Skenes, she manages the public perception of her brand evolution from athlete to actress.
