Olivia Munn Reflects on Parenthood Amidst Breast Cancer Battle: Describes Son's Presence as Amplifying Fear

Olivia Munn, a former actress and comedian, has been open about her health struggles after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She shared in a People cover story that having a baby at home made everything more terrifying, as cancer does not care who you are. Munn is grateful for the opportunity to fight this disease, as her son Malcolm keeps her spirits high. She explained that she was not someone who obsessed over death or was afraid of it before this experience.

In March, Munn revealed her diagnosis on Instagram, hoping to raise awareness and encourage more women to get tested. She has since undergone four surgeries and has only cried twice. Just two months after testing negative following a genetic screening, Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer. She initially chose to keep the results private to get through some of the hardest parts but confirmed last month that she had a double mastectomy.

Munn has been on hormone suppression therapy since November 2023, which has put her into medically induced menopause. She praised boyfriend John Mulaney for his unwavering support over the past months, writing that he spent nights researching every operation and medication and what side effects and recovery she could expect. Mulaney was there before and after each surgery, often bringing photos of Malcolm, so it would be the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes.

In response to her heartfelt tribute, Mulaney wrote in the comments section, thanking him for fighting so hard to be here for them. The couple began dating in early 2021 after Mulaney's split from ex-wife Anna Marie Tendler.