Paul Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne’s Maxim cover sparks reactions from Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany, Lindsey Vonn, and others

After appearing on Sports Illustrated three times and working with fashion brands like Nautica, Vuori and American Eagle, Olivia Dunne's latest achievement is gracing the cover of Maxim's 2025-26 Winter Edition. The former LSU gymnast, who has built a brand out of her name, was named the official "winter cover girl."

Dunne's feature was shot by photographer Gilles Bensimon. The cover released by Maxim featured her posing in a nylon jacket paired with black leggings with elaborate patterns that recognized her roots as a gymnast. The striking black and white cover had the subtitle, "The Empire of Livvy Dunne."

Her post was filled with reactions from other megacelebrities on Monday. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany, and fellow Swimsuit Illustrated models Lindsey Vonn, Ilona Maher and Christen Harper Goff commented. Her sister, Julz Dunne, who works on the "Livvy Dunne" brand, also had a few words for her younger sibling.

"Cooked, served, ate, paid with face card," Julz Dunne wrote.

"Wow wow wow," Maher commented.

"Livvy!!!!!!!!!!!!" Goff exclaimed.

"🔥🔥🔥," Vonn reacted.

Her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, also gave her a special shoutout on his Instagram story by sharing the post.

Olivia Dunne's honest admission about Paul Skenes in Maxim's exclusive

In the cover story, published by Maxim on Monday, Olivia Dunne opened up about her latest apartment purchase in New York's West Village. She revealed that it was her dream, having been raised in New Jersey. That has had a profound effect on her relationship as she has to divide her time between her new home and her boyfriend's hometown in Jupiter, Florida.

Despite everything, the couple is aware of their own professional commitments.

“I get what it takes to be great at what you do, and he’s one of the best," Dunne admitted. "So we have a mutual respect.”

Dunne delved into various aspects that have helped build her empire. The Name, Image and Likeness landmark judgment in 2021 benefited her brand value, which has turned her from a college gymnast to a popular influencer and model, she said.

"I created something larger than sport," she said.

Dunne's achievement has laid the foundation for many student-athletes to turn their amateur careers into a real business with the help of mass media.