Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are the dream love story that came into real making in almost about a decade of connection and support. The two first met years back before 2021, when their romantic journey began, which diversely took a big calendar space in their shared lives, from the birth of their son in 2021 to the big day of their marriage in 2024. Here is a detailed look at the relationship with the stepping-stones that have been able to fashion their journey together.
Early Years: A Chance Meeting (2013 – 2020)
January 2015: Olivia Munn Looks Back On Meeting John Mulaney
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney first met in 2013 at a wedding, which left a solid impression on Munn. In 2015, the actress, while speaking to HuffPost Live, talked about meeting Mulaney in high regard and said that she was “obsessed” at that event in talking to him. In the weeks that ensued, she tried further make things official by—
By December 2020, Mulaney was already experiencing personal setbacks after checking into rehab following a slip in his ongoing battle against addiction. Munn publicly extended her best wishes to her pal, tweeting “SO MUCH love and support” Sagen’s way. As it turns out, that would just be the beginning of one much bigger favor they’d do for each other.
John Mulaney is getting a divorce and has a new relationship with Olivia Munn.
In May of 2021, Mulaney filed for divorce from his six-year wife, Anna Marie Tendler. Just under a month later, rumors began circulating about Mulaney’s new relationship with Munn. Days later, sources confirmed speculation that the two were, in fact, dating but said they were “very new” and were taking things slow. They reportedly met at a church in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of their romantic journey.
June 2021: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney Outed
It was June 2021 when Munn and Mulaney were first spotted together while having lunch in Los Angeles. A relationship was further speculated upon, but the couple did not speak much about it.
Growth in Their Family (2021- 2022)
John Mulaney announces Olivia Munn’s pregnancy via surrogate.
On one surprising September night in 2021, on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Mulaney shocked the world. He revealed that Munn was pregnant with their first child—the one thing that shippers were waiting for, as it would show the seriousness of the relationship, which was far from a spring fling. Mulaney went on to perform, speaking about how his experience in the relationship had, in some way, been healing for him.
The Arrival of Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney
On November 24, 2021, Olivia Munn delivered a baby boy, Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney. A month later, the couple shared the good news with fans and the new baby boy through cute Instagram photos. Mulaney expressed his utter adoration of Malcolm, using the word to describe his son as having his “whole life ahead of him” that he had absolutely no seltzer.
John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live and is more candid than ever about fatherhood.
Mulaney took up hosting Saturday Night Live in February 2022, an appearance that officially placed him in the show’s prestigious five-timer’s club. Most of his opening monologue was a nostalgic and comedic reflection on the problems he was used to and then took through his metamorphosis into fatherhood. To the amazement of his audience, Mulaney narrated an amazing anecdote on how he bonded with his baby boy, which indicated the joy and love that bloomed from his new role as a father.
Olivia Munn Shares Tender Family Moments
Throughout the year 2022, recently, Munn shared several sweet snaps of their family life together on social media. This March, it was then that she posted on an Instagram feed a pic of Mulaney holding Malcolm with a teddy bear emoji and a brown heart as its caption. In April, Munn shared glimpses from Malcolm’s and Mulaney’s stay in Colorado while hanging out at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
Malcolm’s First Word
The month of October 2022 is when Malcolm began talking. With his very first word being “daddy,” the couple has gone out expressing how thrilled they are. The adorable video had since gone viral, posted by Munn on her Instagram account with valiant efforts to express one’s self, dressed identically to his father. The seed had already been planted for a strong connection between Mulaney and his little boy.
Olivia Munn Speaks of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
She opened up in a touching October 2022 Instagram update, sharing that in fall of 2022 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In it, she shared photos of her progress in treatment—that’s four surgeries and a double mastectomy. Munn shared that Mulaney had supported her in all of this; he had been researching every little thing in relation to her treatment and staying by her side through recovery.
Mulaney Cares for Munn During Her Treatment at the Time
Speaking to PEOPLE in April 2023, Munn said, “His care is what’s made this cancer journey easier to deal with.” The actress continued to elaborate on how he balanced being there for her and being a father and boyfriend, ensuring that none of her days in the hospitals had to be faced alone. She didn’t know how to say it without him; it would have been like “climbing an iceberg.”
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney Get Married
In July, everything got so serious with their relationship that Olivia Munn and John Mulaney wed in a modest ceremony at a friend’s house in New York. The couple had been planning to make the event very secluded, as during the ceremony, there was only their son and one witness presiding. It was the first step in both their lives and thus opened a new chapter of family life.
John Mulaney Speaks on Being Married
While on Late Night with Seth Meyers in August 2024, Mulaney spoke on married life and highly praised his brand-new in-laws, with their openness and talkativeness, so unlike Mulaney’s family. He further described his marriage to Munn as happening “the single greatest time” that had happened in his life, adding how much happier he is now in his relationship.
Conclusion
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney prove that every love story, at one point or another, is a story of resilience, growth, and pure love. From friends to parents, passing through very trying obstacles hand in hand, their way through it has been perfect with mutual support and true attachment. It has only become stronger as they have built their lives further and, therefore, makes them one of the most lovable couples in all of Hollywood.
