Kaylah Walton
Social media influencer Livvy Dunne helped celebrate Olivia Ponton’s 23rd birthday on Friday by posting a joyful picture of the two on Instagram. Dunne, known for her feature in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, shared a photo of herself in a bikini with Ponton, which the birthday girl later shared, affectionately calling Dunne her “twin.” The duo has developed a strong friendship through their modeling careers, often appearing together in photos and interacting on various social media platforms.
As Ponton basks in the limelight of her modeling career, she has also been in the news concerning her rumored relationship with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Back in December, she was reportedly in Burrow’s luxurious $7.5 million home when a burglary took place. Ponton was the one who spotted the break-in and promptly alerted the authorities, describing a broken window and a disturbed bedroom. Although the 9-1-1 call identified her as an “employee” of Burrow, rumors suggest there have been romantic ties between the two for several months.
Adding to the speculation, Ponton was seen at a recent Met Gala afterparty in New York City on the same evening Burrow was present at the significant event. Her appearance in the city attracted attention, but she chose not to comment when approached by photographers regarding her relationship with the NFL player. Just days earlier, they were spotted together during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, exiting a Sprinter van with a group of friends.
No clarity whatsoever on the matter
Despite ongoing rumors, neither Ponton nor Burrow has confirmed their reported relationship publicly. Ponton, who has eight million followers on TikTok, remains focused on her flourishing career, having been featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit since her debut in 2022. Meanwhile, Burrow is prepping for the upcoming NFL season after healing from a wrist injury that sidelined him last year.
Dunne, a former gymnast from LSU, is also in a high-profile relationship. She is dating Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, a promising talent in Major League Baseball. They recently celebrated Skenes’ 23rd birthday, with Dunne sharing touching and previously unseen photos of their time together in a heartfelt social media tribute.
As Dunne and Ponton continue to thrive in the modeling scene, their steadfast friendship is evident. It remains to be seen if Ponton’s connection to Burrow will become more public, but her rising popularity on social media and in various other realms is certainly undeniable.
