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Olivia Munn Opens Up About Cancer Scars and Filming Intimate Scenes for Apple TV+ Drama

The actress shares how her breast cancer journey shaped her role in 'Your Friends and Neighbors,' reframing her scars as symbols of resilience.

  • Olivia Munn revealed feeling insecure filming sex scenes with Jon Hamm for 'Your Friends and Neighbors' due to visible scars from her breast cancer surgeries.
  • The actress underwent a double mastectomy, hysterectomy, and five surgeries, with the last occurring just days before filming began in 2024.
  • Munn now views her scars as 'battle wounds,' symbolizing her fight against luminal B breast cancer, diagnosed in 2023.
  • Her character, Samantha Levitt, grapples with vulnerability and intimacy, mirroring Munn's personal journey of self-acceptance and empowerment.
  • Through candid disclosures about her experience, Munn aims to inspire others facing similar health challenges while balancing her professional and personal narratives.
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