In a candid interview with People, Olivia Munn reflects on her breast cancer diagnosis, expanding her family via surrogate, and how her partner John Mulaney supported her through it all.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/tags/olivia-munn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olivia Munn</a> has long been known for her charm and on-screen charisma, but in a recent <a href="https://people.com/inside-olivia-munn-private-world-with-john-mulaney-why-she-almost-quit-acting-exclusive-11747531" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People&nbsp;interview</a>, she let fans in on a much more personal side of her life. From a shocking breast cancer diagnosis to the joys and challenges of raising two young children with partner John Mulaney, the actress got candid about the highs and lows of the past few years. Now, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL rounds up the key takeaways from the emotional sit-down&mdash;from her experience with IVF and a double mastectomy to how she and Mulaney are building a quiet, loving life together behind the scenes.

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In April 2023, Munn was <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/olivia-munn-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">diagnosed</a> with luminal B breast cancer, an aggressive form that feeds on hormones. This came as a shock, especially since her mammograms and BRCA gene tests had returned negative. It was a proactive decision by her OB-GYN to use the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool that led to an MRI, revealing cancer in her right breast.&nbsp;

<h2>Navigating Treatment and Fertility</h2>

Facing multiple surgeries&mdash;including a double mastectomy, lymph node dissection, and a hysterectomy&mdash;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/tags/olivia-munn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Munn</a> was also concerned about her fertility. Before undergoing procedures that would induce surgical menopause, she and Mulaney opted for IVF, retrieving and fertilizing eggs, resulting in two healthy female embryos. This decision was emotionally charged, as Munn expressed a deep desire to have a daughter.
In September 2024, the couple welcomed their daughter, M&eacute;i, via gestational surrogate. The name M&eacute;i, meaning "plum" in Chinese, holds special significance, reflecting Munn's heritage.

Throughout her health battle, Mulaney stood as a steadfast partner. Munn praised him for being a hands-on father,&nbsp; juggling responsibilities between caring for their son Malcolm and supporting her through hospital visits and recovery.&nbsp;
Malcolm, their firstborn, also played a pivotal role in Munn's healing process. She shared that moments spent with him provided solace.&nbsp;

Contemplating stepping away from acting to focus on her health and family, Munn found renewed passion through her role in the Apple TV+ series <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/your-friends-and-neighbors-tv-show-jon-hamm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Your Friends &amp; Neighbors.</a>&nbsp;The project reignited her love for the craft, providing a sense of normalcy and purpose amidst her recovery.

Olivia Munn Opens Up About Breast Cancer Journey and Raising Two Kids with John Mulaney

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