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Olivia Munn Clarifies Kids’ Media Ban as John Mulaney Condemns Threats

A dispute over her refusal to let her children watch a popular YouTube educator has prompted the comedian to speak out against online harassment.

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Ms. Rachel and Olivia Munn had more to say.

Overview

  • Munn told People Magazine on June 8 that she bans “Ms. Rachel” videos at home because they “drive me crazy.”
  • On June 9, Ms. Rachel responded on Instagram by criticizing media attention on Munn’s comments and spotlighting her fundraising and advocacy for children in Gaza.
  • Munn issued a clarification on June 10 via Instagram Stories, saying she never intended to diminish the joy or impact of Ms. Rachel’s content for families.
  • John Mulaney took to Instagram Stories on June 11 to denounce violent and threatening messages directed at his wife and their children as “wildly out of line.”
  • The exchange highlights intense scrutiny of celebrity parenting choices and debates over appropriate screen content for young children.