Paul Skenes goes all out for Olivia Dunne!
The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, 24, doesn’t think “good morning texts” are enough to woo his influencer girlfriend, 23.
In a TikTok video, Dunne documented how Skenes surprised her with a rented out movie theatre early in the morning. The clip started by showing the baseball star, who wore a white cap, blue sweater, and black shorts, holding a tray filled with their snacks and beverage. As he walked into the movie theatre, the retired gymnast showed the empty seats, proving that they had the place all to themselves. Seated next to each other, Dunne, wearing an all-black outfit, showed her self while giving a thumbs up.
She wrote over the video: “Apparently good morning texts weren’t enough so here we are at a rented out movie theatre at 8am.”
Meanwhile, in the caption, Dunne revealed that they’re watching a new Christopher Nolan film, writing, “The Odyssey with a side of breakfast.”
Fans React To The Video
The TikTok share racked up over a million views and received an upward of 72,000 likes. A follower commented, “Living the dream! Even at 8am,” while fan noted, “They always do amazing things together. Made for each other.”
With Dunne’s and Skenes’ fortune in mind, one TikTok user remarked, “I’m honestly shocked you guys don’t have a movie theater like this in your own home.”
According to reports, the couple has a combined net worth of $11 million, with Dunne at $6 million and Skenes at around $5 million.
How Olivia Dunne And Paul Skenes Make Time For Each Other
Dunne and Skenes both have busy schedules, but despite that, they always find ways to make their relationship work. During an interview with PEOPLE, the former LSU Tiger opened up about how they combat long distance.
“Honestly, I don’t think we have any rules,” Dunne shared. “I just think being super present with one another while you’re together, while you have that time together, is super important.”
She continued, “I mean, he makes time to come to my events. I make time to go watch him pitch. I try to make every start I can.”
Being Supportive Of Each Other
Ever since confirming their relationship in August 2023, Dunne and Skenes have been supportive of each other’s careers.
“We both are so busy that we understand if one another can’t be there for everything,” Dunne told the magazine. “But I think just really valuing the time you spend together and being super present in every moment.”
College Sweethearts
In 2025, Dunne discussed what else works for their relationship.
“We don’t restrict each other from doing things,” she told PEOPLE. “I’ve been in relationships in the past like that — where it’s almost like you have a leash on you, you can’t do anything.”
Dunne met Skenes while attending Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2023. She was part of LSU’s gymnastics team from 2020 to 2025, but has since retired from the sport. As for Skenes, he made his MLB debut in 2024.
“I would kind of see him around, and I was like, ‘Who is this tall guy — this tall mysterious man,’” Dunne recalled on Flau’jae Johnson’s “Best of Both Worlds” podcast in 2024. “I literally had no clue who he was, but I would just see him around.”
