The comedian took the stage last night at InStyle’s Imagemaker Awards to pay tribute to his wife by presenting her with a Woman of Impact Award.
The actress recently made headlines for vulnerably sharing her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment with the world. Munn welcomed the second Mulaney bundle of joy in September via surrogate after undergoing a full hysterectomy.
Mrs. Mulaney has also detailed her feelings about being unable to carry her daughter, Méi, and the decision to undergo the hysterectomy with the public.
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John Mulaney And Olivia Munn Quietly Married Last Summer
After a whirlwind romance, the Mulaney’s got married in July of this year. The wedding took place only four months after Munn shared her breast cancer diagnosis and hysterectomy news with the public.
Their two-year-old son, Malcolm, was in attendance as well as a witness; the couple’s New York nuptials were a “closely guarded secret,” as previously reported by The Blast.
The wedding was reportedly held at a friend’s house.
The couple were first publicly linked back in 2021, following Mulaney’s divorce from writer and artist Anna Marie Tendler. The “Men Have Called Her Crazy” author and the former “Saturday Night Live” writer had been married for six years.
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Mr. And Mrs. Mulaney Welcomed Their Second Child
The Mulaney family expanded back in September with the birth of the couple’s second child.
Sharing a photo featuring the proud parents posing with baby Méi on Instagram, the new mama opened up about her feelings toward her unique pregnancy situation.
“I had so many profound emotions about not being able to carry my daughter. When I first met our gestational surrogate we spoke mother to mother. She showed me so much grace and understanding, I knew I had found a real-life angel. Words cannot express my gratitude that she kept our baby safe for 9 months and made our dreams come true. I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us. My heart has exploded. Méi (pronounced may) means plum in Chinese,” Munn wrote.
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John Mulaney Shares An Intimate And Silly Peek Into Their Family
The “Baby J” star gave the audience at the InStyle’s 2024 Imagemaker Awards a sneak peek into his relationship with Munn; the new parents are still able to bring the silliness into their marriage!
Mulaney showed the audience some insight into Munn’s personality and priorities by sharing an example of a text exchange between the duo; Mulaney explained to the crowd that his wife is “constantly trying to keep me out of danger and keep me alive throughout a series of texts throughout our entire relationship,” he told the crowd, per E!
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The Mother-Of-Two Keeps A Look Out For Life’s Hidden Elements
The “Kid Gorgeous” star revealed her understood why his wife was receiving an award for her impactful work. His lady has monumentally impacted him, and that includes keeping a lookout for the world’s hidden elements!
Sharing an anecdote from a previous text exchange with his wife, Mulaney recalled a time when he had taken Malcolm out for a stroll.
“She wrote me out of nowhere [with] no context, ‘Please be so careful today. So many crazy things can come out of nowhere,” the comedian explained.
He went on to reveal he inquired further, and Munn reasoned, “Crazy cars.” The newly car-conscious comedian then joked, “You don’t hear enough about crazy cars!”
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Olivia Munn Is Proudly Showing Off Her Mastectomy Scars
Munn bravely posed for Kim Kardashian‘s SKIMS in a new bra campaign, where the proceeds go to breast cancer organization, Susan G. Koman.
The award Munn received last night is in recognition of her advocacy for breast cancer patients and her bravery. She was awarded the InStyle Imagemaker Award for her work in championing women’s health through her many conversations throughout her breast cancer journey.
The latest SKIMS model gave more insight into her partnership on Instagram earlier this week where she posted a peek at the campaign, featuring a photo with her breast scar.
Munn wrote, “In the middle of this latest @SKIMS campaign shoot, I decided I was done being insecure about my mastectomy scars. Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought. I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending.”
The actress’ bravery was well-received on social media, with many fans thanking her for sharing her story. A fan wrote, “There’s no doubt that you’re saving women with your honesty. Beautiful inside and out!”
SKIMS’ donation to Susan G. Koman will take place from the 23rd until the 31st. The company will be giving the organization “10% of the retail sales price for each bra sold in SKIMS stores and on their website, according to Munn’s Instagram.
