Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis and surgery
Hollywood actress Olivia Munn has revealed she has undergone surgery and treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
The 43-year-old shared the news with a post on social media alongside photos and video clips taken in hospital.
The mother-of-one told her followers: “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their own journey.”
In a longer statement, Munn went into detail about her diagnosis and treatment, saying she had been through four operations, including a double mastectomy, and “so many days spent in bed I can’t even count”.
However, she said early diagnosis of Luminal B cancer – “an aggressive, fast-moving cancer” in both breasts – had saved her life.
Munn, who attended the Oscars at the weekend with her partner, comedian John Mulaney, said in her statement she had taken a genetic test for cancer genes in February 2023, but the results were negative for all.
She also had a clear routine mammogram – but was diagnosed with breast cancer two months later.
“I’m lucky,” she wrote. “We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day.”
The US star, who is known for programmes including The Daily Show and The Newsroom, as well as X-Men: Apocalypse, said she had only cried twice since being diagnosed 10 months ago.
“I guess I haven’t felt there was time to cry,” she said. “My focus narrowed and I tabled any emotions that I felt would interfere with my ability to stay clearheaded.”
Munn with her partner John Mulaney at the Oscars. Pic: AP/John Locher
The actress said she had kept the details private until now as “I needed to catch my breath and get through some of the hardest parts before sharing”.
Munn said she had been saved after her doctor decided to check her risk of getting breast cancer – which meant the disease was discovered much earlier than if she had waited for her next routine assessment.
She also thanked the medics who have looked after her, as well as friends and family “for loving me through this”.
The actress further expressed gratitude to Mulaney for his support and for “always placing framed photos of our little boy Malcolm so it would be the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes”.
Munn added: “Thank you to the friends who’ve had breast cancer and the friends who connected me to friends who’ve had breast cancer for guiding me through some of my most uncertain and overwhelming moments.”
Mulaney was one of the thousands of people reacting to her post, replying: “Thank you for fighting so hard to be here for us. Malc and I adore you.”
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The Duchess of Sussex has delayed the release of her new Netflix series due to the devastation caused by the wildfires in LA, the streaming platform has announced.
Meghan’s eight-part series, With Love, will premiere on 4 March instead of 15 January.
“I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Meghan said in a statement to Tudum, the official companion site to Netflix.
Harry and Meghan comforted volunteers and handed out food to evacuees during a visit to Pasadena on Friday, where they met with the city’s mayor Victor Gordo and emergency workers tackling the Eaton Fire.
Prince Harry and Meghan were seen comforting residents on Friday
Footage showed the duchess, wearing a blue “LA” baseball cap, and the prince hugging and consoling people who had fled to the Pasadena Convention Center.
They were also seen speaking Doug Goodwin, whose home was destroyed in the wildfires, and also to Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK) which has been helping feed the public and emergency crews.
Prince Harry and Meghan spoke to Doug Goodwin (centre right), whose home was destroyed and Pasadena mayor Victor Gordo (right) in Altadena, California. Pic: AP
A description of the Netflix series on Tudum’s website said: “Produced by Meghan, ‘With Love, Meghan’ blends practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old.
“Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected.
“She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”
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The royals live in Montecito, near Santa Barbara, around 90 miles from Los Angeles.
They are understood to have donated supplies, including clothing and children’s items, to people affected by the disaster.
They released a statement on Thursday urging people to help those affected by the wildfires and to open their homes to those evacuated.
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