“Some things are meant to be left”: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne reacts to viral emotional game-day moment

For Paul Skenes' girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, 2025 wasn’t just about closing the final chapter of her collegiate gymnastics career. It became a year shaped by transitions, public milestones, and moments that blurred the lines between athlete, celebrity, and devoted supporter. As she wrapped up her fifth and final season with the LSU Tigers, Dunne took time to reflect on a year that unfolded both on and off the mat.

She recently posted a carousel of photos that summed up her 2025 era. But it was not the post that gained fans attention. What stood out more was Dunne’s emotional support for Paul Skenes during his final outing of the season, a moment her sister highlighted in the comments.

Paul Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne takes playful jab at sister as past game-day reaction goes viral again

The collection included her performing a floor routine for LSU, appearing on the cover of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, and walking the MLB All-Star red carpet for the second straight year. She summed it up simply: “2025 wrapped��‍♀️����”

But the most viral moment was missing, and her sister, Julz Dunne, made sure it didn’t stay forgotten. Julz reposted a short clip filmed at Great American Ball Park during the final start of the season for Dunne’s boyfriend, Paul Skenes. From the stands, Dunne was caught reacting in real time as Skenes recorded the final out, completing six scoreless innings to close out a dominant 2025 campaign. She pumped her fist, fully absorbed in the moment.

The clip went viral for its unfiltered honesty. Cameras caught Dunne mid-celebration, sweat marks visible, emotion unguarded. It stood in sharp contrast to the polished images fans usually see. “don’t forget about this,” Julz wrote. Dunne’s replied playfully, “some things are meant to be left in 2025.”

The ballpark scene of Olivia Dunne supporting Paul, went viral instantly, with fans applauding Dunne as a ‘supporting girlfriend’ and pointing out how she is always present in the stands for Skenes’ biggest moments.

As the year ends, the viral moment offered a gentle remainder that the most meaningful memories are not always made under bright lights or on-stage. Sometimes they quietly unfolds under stands where genuine support feels unfiltered, imperfect and real.