The Celebration and Travel Journey
According to Sports Illustrated, Dunne initiated her birthday festivities on October 1 by boarding a private jet to the islands. Footage shared by Hayden Sample documented the group in flight, capturing Dunne raising a decorative champagne bottle. Upon landing, Dunne shared poolside snapshots with her 5.1 million Instagram followers, featuring a light blue bikini, a birthday tiara, and floating pink balloons spelling out “24.” She playfully captioned one post, “Washed up at 24,” acknowledging the transition from competitive gymnastics.
Skenes joined the celebration following the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Major League Baseball campaign, which ended with 80 losses and no postseason berth. The early finish allowed the 6-foot-6 starting pitcher to begin his off-season recovery and accompany Dunne on the trip. Skenes shared his own Instagram tribute featuring a four-photo carousel with the caption, “Happy birthday @livvydunne ❤️,” while other sports personalities, including Olivia Ponton and Haley Cavinder, offered public congratulations in the comment sections.
Shared Roots and Career Transitions
The New York Post highlights that Dunne and Skenes first crossed paths while studying and competing at Louisiana State University. Skenes spent the 2023 season with the Tigers after transferring from Air Force, helping secure a College World Series title before being selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh. Dunne, meanwhile, concluded her decorated collegiate gymnastics career in 2025 after five seasons at LSU.
Since turning professional, both athletes have balanced demanding schedules. Skenes quickly established himself as one of baseball’s premier young talents, while Dunne expanded her brand through modeling—including four consecutive shoots with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—and acting. She recently filmed scenes for an upcoming FOX Baywatch reboot, where she plays a recurring character named Grace ahead of the series’ late January 2027 premiere. The Bahamas getaway provided a momentary pause before both resume their respective media and athletic commitments.