Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne: From Viral Sweat Stains to Brand Partnerships
Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, a former gymnast and NCAA champion, recently gained attention for a viral moment at a Pirates game that led to a brand partnership with Secret deodorant. During the game, she was caught on camera with visible sweat stains on her white shirt while watching her boyfriend, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, play. This moment sparked online buzz, and Dunne later shared in a Secret ad that she now partners with the brand to combat stress sweat and stay confident during exciting moments.
Dunne's collaboration with Secret is just one of many brand partnerships she has secured as a prominent figure in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era. Her portfolio includes collaborations with various brands such as Vuori, American Eagle, Nautica, Accelerator, Raising Cane's, Invisalign, T-Mobile, and Motorola. Despite the viral sweat incident, Dunne took it in stride and humorously acknowledged her nervousness in the moment, showing her ability to handle unexpected situations with grace.
During the game where Dunne's sweat moment occurred, Skenes, the Pirates' pitcher, delivered an impressive performance with six shutout innings. Although he did not get the win that day, Skenes finished the season with an outstanding 1.97 ERA, making him the youngest pitcher since Dwight Gooden in 1985 to achieve a sub-2.00 ERA in a season. Following the baseball season, Dunne and Skenes enjoyed a vacation in Italy, celebrating the end of a successful season and their partnership on and off the field.