When the photos were released Dunne texted boyfriend Paul Skenes; he asked where he could see them and she sent a link. She says he loved the images, and their exchange underscores the couple's consistent public and private support for each other.
The pair met while students at LSU and began dating in 2023 after Skenes was drafted to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dunne has described him as her first call after LSU's 2024 NCAA title and says they prioritize being present together despite long distances. She also joked on The Tonight Show about getting superstitious when watching him pitch, noting her fitness ring spikes and that she cheers loudly before each pitch.