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Olivia Dunne Cites Taylor Swift as Guide, Debuts Fanatics Sportsbook Ads

She says the approach helps her manage criticism that accompanies dating Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes.

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8/18/25

Overview

  • Fanatics Sportsbook began running a new Dunne-led ad campaign on Aug. 18, including a spot filmed in a bathtub at midfield in the Rose Bowl.
  • In a Page Six interview, the former LSU gymnast said she studies Swift’s way of handling public attention around dating a professional athlete.
  • Dunne called Swift a trailblazer and a savvy businesswoman, praising her work ethic and care over what she releases.
  • She noted the strain of pro sports travel on relationships and has previously pushed back on fans flooding her social media with comments about Skenes.
  • Dunne is taking acting classes and apartment-hunting in New York City as she expands her career beyond competitive gymnastics.