Livvy Dunne admires Taylor Swift in matters of dating.

Taylor Swift’s Influence on Dating Athletes

Taylor Swift seems to have set quite the example when it comes to dating athletes. Olivia Dunne, who once won a national championship as a gymnast at LSU, recently shared her thoughts on this. She mentioned her relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates player Paul Skens in a conversation about navigating the complexities of dating in the spotlight.

Interestingly, unlike Swift’s initial relationship with Travis Kelce, both Dunne and Skenes share a common background, having attended LSU, which adds a layer of familiarity.

“Taylor is a professional athlete, and my boyfriend is a professional athlete too,” Dunne expressed during her interview. “Seeing how she manages her fame and deals with criticism gives me valuable insight.” She also noted the challenges of dating someone in the sports world, especially considering how often pro athletes travel.

Swift, who is arguably one of the most famous recording artists today, has faced her share of mixed reactions, including being booed by NFL fans at Super Bowl LIX this past February.

Dunne added, “I think the more well-known you become, the more people are ready to tear you down.” Her reflections on this topic resonate with many who are part of the sports and entertainment industries. “There’s definitely a discomfort around women excelling in sports for some people,” she observed.

Music icons, like Swift, seem to permeate nearly every aspect of popular culture, and Dunne admires her for that. “I look up to her in so many ways—her work ethic, her creativity, and the profound meaning behind her music,” she said. It appears that she’s genuinely inspired by Swift’s success.