Olivia Munn shares ‘no symptoms’ diagnosis; talks about support from John Mulaney and their kids

Olivia Munn learned in April 2023 that she had Stage 1 breast cancer after she took a Lifetime Risk Assessment test. The test is a free online form that takes only a few minutes. It shows a person’s chance of getting breast cancer in their life.

A score above 20% means high risk. Olivia’s score was 37.3%, which was very high. She said she had no symptoms. Her mammogram and ultrasound results were also clear. After the diagnosis, she chose strong treatment steps quickly. She had a double mastectomy surgery. She also underwent an ovariectomy. She additionally had a partial hysterectomy.

After these treatments, her risk score dropped to zero. Instead of staying quiet, she shared her cancer journey publicly, as stated by Hindustan Times. She told people about the risk assessment test to help others. Because of her awareness, women taking the test increased by 4,000 percent, as cited by CBS News.

John Mulaney support

She started dating comedian John Mulaney in 2021. The couple got married in 2024. Mulaney supported her during her cancer treatment. She said he wanted to attend every doctor’s appointment with her. She shared that he carried a notebook and took notes during appointments, as noted by CBS News. He also wrote down details about cancer and hormone therapy. She said his presence made things more positive.

Family and kids

Their son Malcolm is 4 years old. Their daughter Mei Mei will turn 2 this year. Their first child Malcolm Hiệp was born on November 24, 2021. They shared photos of Malcolm on Instagram one month later. She called him “My Golden Ox baby” in her Instagram post, as per Hindustan Times report. Mulaney said he loved his son and joked about his future.

Their second child Méi June was born on September 14, 2024. The baby was born with the help of a gestational surrogate. She shared the happy news with a family photo from the hospital. She wrote that the baby was born in the Year of the Dragon. She said she felt emotional because she could not carry her daughter herself. She also thanked the surrogate and called her a real-life angel.

FAQs

Q1. Why did Olivia Munn take the breast cancer risk test?

She took the test to check her lifetime risk and it showed a high score, which led to her early Stage 1 cancer diagnosis.

Q2. How did Olivia Munn’s story help other women?

After she shared her experience, many more women took the risk test, with numbers rising sharply according to CBS News.