Olivia Munn Drops Bombshell: She ‘Barely Knew’ John Mulaney Before Their First Baby
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Olivia Munn recently shared candid details about her relationship and family life with comedian John Mulaney in an interview with GQ, as the Saturday Night Live alum was honored as the publication’s 2024 “Man of the Year.” Reflecting on how their family began, Munn revealed that the couple hadn’t been officially dating when she became pregnant with their first child.
“It wasn’t anything close to ‘dating,'” Munn explained. “I barely knew him.” Despite the non-traditional start to their relationship, Mulaney embraced the idea of becoming a father with enthusiasm. According to Munn, although there was no initial plan for marriage or long-term commitment, Mulaney was eager to be involved in their child’s life.
“It wasn’t necessarily, ‘We’re going to be married and live together’ or any of that,” Munn told GQ, adding that at the time, she assumed they would navigate parenthood through co-parenting. Even amid Mulaney’s journey to sobriety, Munn noted that he approached fatherhood with a sense of joy and excitement.
“That’s the one thing that made him seem light and happy,” she recalled, expressing how Mulaney’s enthusiasm was especially evident when he shared the news with his parents. In November 2021, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Malcolm Hiệp. The arrival of Malcolm brought Mulaney and Munn closer, leading them to deepen their bond.
In July 2023, they officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, solidifying their commitment to each other and their growing family. Their family expanded once more in September 2024, when Munn and Mulaney welcomed their second child, a daughter named Méi June, born via surrogate.
This second edition has marked a new chapter for the couple, whose unconventional journey together has blossomed into a full-fledged family life. With a story that began with no expectations, Munn and Mulaney’s relationship has evolved in ways neither anticipated, demonstrating that family can flourish even in the most unexpected circumstances.
