Before the first pitch of the 96th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night, the spotlight belonged to the red carpet, where Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne showed up as one of the evening’s standout pairs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates star and his girlfriend, the former LSU gymnast and star influencer, arrived in matching looks. Skenes wore a lavender suit with a black lapel, while Dunne paired black and lavender in a dress that lined up with his style. Their coordinated outfits were among the most eye-catching of the night.
Believe it not, it was Dunne following Skenes’ lead and not the other way around.
“He told me what color he’s wearing, and then I just went accordingly,” Dunne said. “That’s literally it.”
The two have both built major followings in their own lanes, and they also made clear how much they lean on each other. Dunne praised Skenes for the way he carries himself, while Skenes said their personalities help push each other in the right direction.
“He’s awesome. I mean, he’s amazing at what he does every single day, on the field and off the field. So, I’m just lucky to do it by his side and take notes for my own life, too, because honestly, he’s a great guy,” Dunne said.
“I think we relate in that way, so it’s not easy but I think it’s been a few years now and we’ve learned how to do it and how to make each other better. I think our personalities just make each other better, too, so it just works,” Skenes said.
They weren’t the only ones bringing style to the event. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski drew attention with a jacket that had a shark embroidered into the inside. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber made his walk a family moment, and his son stole the scene with a Spider-Man pose.
Bryce Harper and his wife, Kayla, also looked sharp on the carpet, while Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout showed up with his family for his 12th All-Star Red Carpet appearance. Trout’s son, Beckham, even made a bold call when asked whether he would be a better baseball player than his dad, answering, “Yes!”
More of the night’s best looks included Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh, Mets outfielder Juan Soto, Yankees first baseman Ben Rice and Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who walked the carpet with Kate Upton.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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