Olivia Munn Discusses the Challenges of Motherhood: It Feels Like Touching Down on Mars
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Synopsis
Olivia Munn opens up about the immense pressures of motherhood in a recent interview. She compares the experience to landing on Mars, sharing her struggles and triumphs since welcoming her second child. Munn emphasizes the joy and challenges of parenting, highlighting moments of vulnerability and strength.
Key Takeaways
- Olivia Munn shares her experiences as a mother.
- She compares motherhood to landing on Mars.
- Adjustments to family life can be overwhelming.
- Munn emphasizes the importance of laughter in tough moments.
- She reflects on her recent health challenges.
Los Angeles, April 1 (NationPress) Actress Olivia Munn, recognized for her roles in films like 'The Babymakers', likened the challenges of motherhood to landing on Mars.
During her appearance on 'Today with Jenna and Friends', Munn opened up about the significant transformation in her life following the arrival of her second child, daughter Méi, with her comedian husband John Mulaney.
She expressed, “Every day is an absolute joy. (Yet) it's as if I’ve just landed on Mars. This is unbelievable. How does anyone manage this?”
Munn further shared how the transition into motherhood brought her to a vulnerable moment.
“Our baby was born in September. John was busy with his Broadway rehearsals throughout the day and performing at night for two weeks, and… my three-year-old was reaching his limit,” she explained.
The pressure created some tension at home, particularly when her son Malcolm Hiep began to show signs of jealousy towards his new sister.
She remarked, “It was a lot of screaming and crying, with hurtful words being thrown. I ended up crying – a cry like I’ve never experienced before.”
Despite this tough phase, Munn described how it led to a profound realization: “I was very upset, but then I understood, and I thought, ‘If we can continue working as much as we are now, and God willing, we keep on moving and adapting, we are truly fortunate’.”
She also mentioned that challenging family moments often concluded with laughter, aiding her coping mechanism, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
Munn and John, 41, welcomed their son Malcolm in November 2021.
The 'X-Men: Apocalypse' actress, who underwent a double mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis, welcomed her daughter through a surrogate.
Earlier this month, Olivia shared a touching moment on Instagram featuring her daughter standing independently, as she exuberantly cheered, “Good job!”
In April 2023, Olivia was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer type, despite a recent clear mammogram and negative genetic tests. She underwent a double mastectomy along with additional procedures.
