Olivia Munn and John Mulaney have reportedly tied the knot in a low-key ceremony. The ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ star, 44, and her comedian partner, 4 have been together since 2021 and share a two-year-old son named Malcolm Hiep.
The couple opted for a “simple” and “intimate” wedding, following what has been a gruelling process for Munn who has been battling breast cancer whilst preserving her fertility.
Munn was diagnosed with Luminal B breast cancer in both breasts last year and underwent a double mastectomy.
Luminal B is known for being aggressive and fast-moving. This diagnosis prompted considerable alterations in her life, including multiple surgeries, that would impact not just her health, but also her future family planning.
The gravity of her situation became public when she disclosed her diagnosis in a March 13 Instagram post.
As Olivia noted, after a visit with her gynecologist, an MRI, an ultrasound and a biopsy:
“I went from feeling completely fine one day, to waking up in a hospital bed after a 10-hour surgery the next,” she continued, but added, “I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options.”
The 43-year-old admitted that she wouldn’t have found her cancer until her next scheduled mammogram in another year, and credited her doctor for calculating her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.
As she put it, “The fact that she did saved my life.”
Two months before her diagnosis, the X-Men: Apocalypse star had her yearly mammogram and took a genetic test, which had negative results.
Despite the shocking diagnosis, Olivia is looking ahead to the future. She is not only focused on what’s next in her cancer battle but also on her hopes of one day welcoming another child with her partner, John Mulaney.
“Right after the double mastectomy, I went through a round of egg retrieval the 43-year-old shared. “And that’s a scary process because I have a cancer that feeds off of hormones. So I knew there was a risk. And our doctor said, ‘Look, we’re gonna get one for you, and then we’re gonna call it.’”
Soon after, the doctor called with the news:“‘Hey, we got the results back. It’s two healthy embryos”.
In addition to the double masectomy, Olivia also Munn also had to have a hysterectomy which means she is no longer able to carry a baby, so surrogacy is the path to parenthood that her and her husband will follow.
“I don’t have the ability to carry a baby anymore, so if we want to build our family, this is our option. This journey has made me realize how grateful I am to have options for not only fighting cancer but also having more children if we want, because I know a lot of people don’t have those options.”
For those who can’t carry a pregnancy, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood by transferring embryos to another female’s uterus.
Surrogacy agreements are divided into commercial, where the surrogate receives compensation beyond medical expenses, and altruistic, where there is no such financial benefit. Legal issues surrounding surrogacy can involve contentious matters of citizenship and establishing parental rights, especially in international arrangements.
Thus, pursuing surrogacy requires careful legal consideration, thorough counseling, and mental health support for all parties involved.
