Overview

• Olivia Munn described her severe postpartum anxiety after the birth of her son Malcolm in 2021 as more challenging than her 2023 battle with breast cancer.
• Her postpartum difficulties were exacerbated by an abrupt end to breastfeeding, which caused significant hormonal shifts and physical symptoms.
• Munn underwent extensive cancer treatments, including a double mastectomy and hysterectomy, which led to surgical menopause and further health challenges.
• Unable to carry another pregnancy due to health complications, Munn and her husband, John Mulaney, welcomed their daughter Méi via surrogacy in September 2024.
• Munn maintains a close relationship with her surrogate, emphasizing the emotional complexity of the process and her gratitude for the surrogate’s kindness and support.