Biography
Who is Livvy Dunne?
Early life and real name
Livvy Dunne was born on October 1, 2002, in Westwood, New Jersey. She grew up in Hillsdale. She began gymnastics training in 2005 at ENA Gymnastics in Paramus. When she was 14, her mother homeschooled her using the Abeka Academy curriculum. She spent her days training with coach Craig Zappa. Livvy is a devout follower of the Christian faith.
Gymnastics career highlights
Livvy made her elite debut at the 2014 American Classic. She placed 28th in the all-around there. In 2015, she earned a 52.750 score at the WOGA Classic. She finished 25th in the all-around at her first National Championships in 2015. By 2016, she placed 12th in the all-around at the National Championships. She also took sixth on floor exercise and eighth on balance beam. She joined the US Junior Women's National Team in 2017.
In 2018, she represented her club at the City of Jesolo Trophy. An ankle injury limited her to uneven bars at the 2018 U.S. Classic. She took the 2019 season off to recover from injuries. She joined the LSU Lady Tigers in 2020. Livvy scored 9.875 in her NCAA debut against Arkansas. She helped LSU win their first national championship title in the 2023–24 season. In 2022, she missed time due to two torn labrums and a torn bicep. An avulsion fracture in her kneecap ended her college career. She retired on April 17, 2025.
Social media and NIL success
Livvy joined TikTok in 2020. She shared gymnastics clips and daily life videos. By February 2023, she had over 8 million TikTok followers. She also had 5 million Instagram followers. In August 2021, she became the first NIL athlete for WME Sports. She signed an exclusive deal with Vuori in September 2021. Other partners include American Eagle Outfitters, Bodyarmor, and Grubhub.
In February 2023, she told the Today program her deals total seven figures. She earned over 500,000 dollars for a single social media post in July 2023. Livvy launched The Livvy Fund with Bayou Traditions. This program connects LSU female athletes with brands. In February 2023, she posted a sponsored video for Caktus.AI. LSU issued a statement about academic integrity and AI use. In January 2023, fans at a meet in Utah harassed journalists and gymnasts. LSU then added security and changed how athletes enter the stands.
Acting and modeling
She appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2023 and 2024. For the 2025 edition, she was a cover model. She shared the cover with Jordan Chiles, Salma Hayek, and Lauren Chan. In March 2026, she was cast as Grace in the Baywatch reboot on Fox.
She was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2024. Time magazine named her to the inaugural TIME100 Creators list in 2025. This list features the most influential digital voices. She was also in the Prime Video docuseries The Money Game: LSU. This series followed her and other athletes like Angel Reese and Jayden Daniels.
Family and relationships
She is dating Paul Skenes. He is a professional baseball pitcher. He played for the LSU baseball team before turning pro. She watched his 2024 debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both she and Skenes are committed to the Christian faith.
Birthday and age
Livvy Dunne was born on October 1, 2002, which makes Livvy 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Livvy shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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