‘Baywatch’ Star Livvy Dunne Rings in 24th Birthday with Bahamas Getaway
Livvy Dunne has always embraced her birthday as a social media celebration. Every October 1st, her fans eagerly anticipate a new round of festive posts from the former LSU gymnast. This year, she celebrated her 24th birthday with a tropical escape to the beach.
Born on October 1, 2002, Dunne gained fame as an LSU gymnast until a kneecap avulsion fracture ended her NCAA career. She announced her retirement from gymnastics on April 17, 2025. Since then, she has diversified her career into modeling, social media, and most recently, acting.
The star jetted off to the Bahamas for her special day, sharing her adventures on Instagram. The photos feature her in a light blue bikini adorned with white details and a birthday tiara. One image captures her sipping an orange drink beside an infinity pool with stunning turquoise waters. This Instagram post was shared on her birthday, Thursday.
Dunne posted five pictures from her birthday festivities. In the cover image, she sported a pastel light blue triangle bikini set paired with a delicate silver rhinestone “Birthday Girl” tiara, striking a pose with one hand on her hip. Another snapshot shows her enjoying the pool, captured from behind.
In her caption, Dunne humorously remarked that she feels “washed up” at 24, a playful reference to her gymnastics retirement. The getaway was a couple’s retreat, with another photo featuring her boyfriend Paul Skenes holding her by the pool. She described the trip on her Instagram Stories as a birthday bender.
Skenes also celebrated the occasion with his own Instagram post, sharing four pictures of Dunne along with a heartfelt message. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher recently concluded his season, allowing the couple some time for a vacation. Dunne even celebrated his final strikeout of the season, which marked his 200th, in an Instagram Story.
The comments section quickly filled with birthday wishes. The wives and girlfriends of several MLB players sent their greetings, including those of Bryan Reynolds, Bryce Harper, Brandon Lowe, and Gunnar Henderson. MJ Day, editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, also extended her birthday wishes, to which Dunne responded with gratitude.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit took the opportunity to reflect on her four consecutive photo shoots with the brand, highlighting her as a key member of the SI Swimsuit family. Her latest shoot took place in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, photographed by James Macari, showcasing the growth of her modeling career.
Dunne and Skenes first crossed paths at LSU, where he excelled as a star pitcher before being drafted by the Pirates. They have been romantically linked since 2023, becoming one of the most-followed young couples in sports. Earlier this year, she celebrated his 24th birthday with nostalgic photos on her Instagram Stories, including one featuring their dog, Roux.
Last year, Skenes orchestrated an elaborate surprise for her birthday, according to SI. This history explains why fans closely follow her birthday posts. This year’s getaway continues that tradition.
Dunne’s birthday comes during one of the busiest periods of her career. She was cast in a recurring role as Grace, an enthusiastic junior lifeguard, in the ‘Baywatch’ reboot, as reported by Deadline. She announced this exciting news in March with a post about reading her new script and has been taking acting lessons in preparation for her debut.
TheBigLead noted that as the premiere of ‘Baywatch’ approaches, fans can expect more late-night appearances and an extensive press tour. She has also continued her modeling work and revealed earlier this year that she participated in a USO tour. With the show and her magazine commitments, 2026 is shaping up to be one of her busiest years yet.
For now, her focus remains on enjoying her vacation. If past birthday patterns hold, fans can anticipate more posts from her Bahamas trip. With the offseason underway for Skenes and ‘Baywatch’ on the horizon, a big year lies ahead for the couple.
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