Olivia Munn Details Journey to Welcome Daughter Méi Amid Cancer Battle

As a seasoned observer of celebrity lives, I must say that it’s truly heartwarming to see these beautiful souls expanding their families. Each new addition brings a fresh wave of love and joy into their lives, and I can only imagine the incredible experiences they will share with their little ones.


Olivia Munn’s path to life as mom of two wasn’t an easy one.

The popular TV show star, John Mulaney, who became a father to daughter Méi June Mulaney last September with his wife and welcomed their son Malcolm Hiep Mulaney in 2021, disclosed that her quest for another baby girl was made difficult following her breast cancer diagnosis.

Olivia, aged 44, shared during Hello Sunshine’s 2nd Annual Shine Away Event on October 5th, “We deeply desired a daughter, and shortly after receiving the diagnosis, we found ourselves in this situation.” She had previously decided to convert her eggs into embryos due to the uncertainty of their quality when frozen. After this process, only five out of her 26 eggs produced good quality embryos. The result was four sons and one daughter.

Previously from “The Daily Show”, she persuaded her physician to collect one final batch of eggs prior to her cancer therapy, aiming to boost the chances of conceiving a daughter. She reminisced about discussing this procedure with her husband John, whom she married in July.

In a heartfelt conversation, I expressed, “Though the doctor suggested we might stop after one more child, deep within me, there’s an unfulfilled desire for two more. I need your understanding and encouragement as I navigate through this. I’m aware of the risks involved, but I feel compelled to follow my heart on this.” And with a supportive nod, he assured me, “I’ll stand by you in whatever decision you make.

Lucky for them, the treatment resulted in the creation of two additional embryos that later became a healthy baby girl on September 14. The actress humorously added, “Now we have Méi, and 26 potential additions to our family!

Olivia, who had earlier shared about her experiences with fertility, looked back at the responses she got when she decided to preserve her eggs in her thirties.

She recalled sharing this with a mix of men and women, and the reaction she received was quite unexpected – a blend of shock and judgment. Reflecting on it, she thought, “People undergo IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). This is an initial move. So I’m simply trying to leverage science for my advantage.

She added, “It gives me peace of mind since I don’t need to concern myself with it or seek a partner, and perhaps I never desired children, but I craved that security.

Keep reading to see more stars who’ve welcomed new babies this year.

In September 2024, the actress formerly known for her role on “This Is Us” expanded her own Big Three when she and her spouse welcomed their daughter, Louise Everett Goldsmith, into their family.

The baby girl joins older brothers August “Gus” Harrison and Oscar “Ozzie” Bennett.

Everyone, including the couple’s daughter Mei June Mulaney (who was born through a surrogate on September 14), is in LA.

Olivia, who is John’s partner and shares son Malcolm Hiep Mulaney with him, expressed her immense pride in her little daughter on Instagram. She mentioned that their baby girl’s name, which sounds like ‘May’, is the Chinese word for plum. Overwhelmed with joy, she wrote that her heart had burst open.

 

As a lifestyle expert, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! The delightful couple from “Married at First Sight” expanded their family on the 18th of September by welcoming not one but two adorable bundles of joy. The first, Hawkins Tyler Hehner, made his grand entrance at 6:05 p.m., followed closely by his twin brother, Huxley James Hehner, who joined us three minutes later. What a wonderful addition to their loving family!

In my role as a lifestyle guide, let me share an experience from my personal journey. I gave birth to my son, Baby A, naturally. The speed at which this happened was so swift that baby B arrived breech. This moment initially caused a bit of alarm due to the unexpected entry of baby B, but once he regained consciousness and uttered his first tiny squeal, all my fears subsided. I couldn’t help but break into tears of relief and joy. As a mother to daughter Henley Grace Hehner and son Hendrix Douglas Hehner, these precious moments continue to fill my life with love and gratitude.

On September 12th, the alumnus from Flash and his physical therapist wife happily announced the arrival of their son, Arthur James Grant. They affectionately referred to their newborn as Juniper’s latest best friend, their older daughter.

Over a month since the divorce filing, the “WAP” artist welcomed her third child with the Migos member on September 7th. The ex-pair’s older children – daughter Kulture and son Wave – went to see their newborn brother or sister at the hospital.

On September 6th, the former star of “High School Musical” and her composer spouse joyously welcomed their second child, whom they named Emerson Clover French.

On September 3rd, one of the stars from “Vanderpump Rules” welcomed her second child, a daughter named Sosa, after undergoing insemination using a sperm donor and a procedure called intrauterine insemination (IUI) to conceive.

Three years following her split with Randall Emmett, the arrival of her little girl occurred. Together they also have an elder daughter named Ocean, who was born earlier.

The former star of Glee welcomed her second baby, Emery Sol Reich, with her entrepreneur partner. On August 25th, she expressed her heartfelt emotions on Instagram by saying, “Our hearts are overflowing with love.

As an overjoyed admirer, let me share the thrilling news: Behold, the new Queen of Malibu has arrived! The beloved reality star and his companion have welcomed their little princess, Joan Almond Jenner, into the world in August.

On August 28, the actress who was part of ‘Parenthood’ shared news about her new role as a mother, mentioning that she chose to name her son after her ex-costar, Miles Heizer.

On August 23rd, the pop sensation and Rhode Skin entrepreneur announced the birth of their newborn son, whom they named Jack Blues Bieber.

On July 18th, the musical partners who worked on “Body on Me” announced the birth of their first child – a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes – to TopMob News in August, according to their representative.

The famous country artist was overjoyed upon the arrival of a fresh addition to their cowboy-themed family, as his wife delivered their baby boy, Major Yancey Tyler McCollum, on August 8th.

On August 5th, Jenna Bush Hager shared the news that her twin sister had welcomed a baby boy, whom they named Edward Finn Coyne.

As a smitten admirer, I couldn’t help but exclaim my delight when my sister introduced me to Edward Finn! The way he captured my heart is nothing short of magical. It’s like cupid aimed his arrow straight at me! (This is the paraphrased version of “My sissy had a little mister,” the Today anchor wrote on Instagram, “and I fell madly in love with Edward Finn!”)

On July 24th, a star from Whose Line Is It Anyway announced that he has a six-month-old child who is not widely known.

He hadn’t anticipated it: a 51-year-old father, a brand new child, was something unexpected for him. He went on to reveal that he had a baby boy named Val Henry with an ex-girlfriend called Tina. “I never thought this would happen,” he concluded.

Wiz Khalifa, known for his hit “See You Again,” quietly welcomed a newborn daughter named Kadence into the world on July 17th. This joyous event occurred with his longtime girlfriend, Aimee Aguilar, by his side.

Two years following the birth of their son Dawson, the former Bachelor in Paradise stars expanded their family on July 22 with the arrival of their second child, a baby boy named Hayden Cruise Haibon.

The Dancing With the Stars couple welcomed their third son, Milan Maksim Chmerkovskiy, on July 12.

The WNBA star and her wife welcomed a baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, on July 8. 

Brittney shared with CBS Sports, “He’s mine, and he’s extraordinary. As they say, when you meet someone like that, everything else seems insignificant. That’s exactly what transpired.

On June 14, the actress from “Step Up” announced the birth of her third child and second with her partner. They made this announcement on their Instagram account on June 20.

Rhiannon Lee Kathryn Kazee,” they labeled their shared post. “As soon as you came, you filled our lives with tremendous joy and affection… Your quiet elegance, kindness, and charm have enchanted all of us.

On June 18, the musician known for “Bury Me in Georgia” and his spouse joyfully announced the arrival of their newborn son, whom they’ve named Krewe Allen Brown.

On June 3rd, the star of Glee and his spouse Mia Swier had a new addition to their family – a baby boy they named Brother László Criss.

On Instagram, posted by Darren on June 6th: “M & D have released their latest single titled ‘Brother László Criss’, born on June 3rd, 1924. It’s available now… and you heard it right, his first name is indeed Brother.

In April, the Oscar-nominated woman and her partner announced the arrival of their twin children, a daughter named Maya and a son named Cooper.

Brandon had a preference for naming their son Cooper, so they affectionately call him ‘Coop,’ revealed Gabourey on The Shade Room on June 6th. Interestingly, Maya was named just before our pre-baby trip to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Both twins carry traditional West African middle names, honoring members of my family.

On May 21st, the star of “Property Brothers,” along with his spouse Linda Phan, welcomed a new addition to their family – a beautiful baby girl they named Piper Rae.

On June 5th, their family of three announced on Instagram that they have welcomed a new member! Their joyful message read: “Piper Rae, we are head-over-heels in love with you!

On Instagram, posted on June 4th, the YouTube personality along with her spouse, Moses Hacmon, announced the arrival of their second child – a little girl they’ve named Elvis.

Erin Foster and her husband Simon welcomed their first baby, daughter Noa Mimi Tikhman on May 17. 

In her Instagram post from May 19, Erin described an extraordinary, joyful event in her life, concluding with a wonderful outcome. She used the words “completely impartial” to say that the new addition is flawless and remarkably developed, and she seems to be the first person I’ve encountered who prefers me over Simon.

The NBA star and his wife welcomed their fourth baby, son Caius Chai, May 11.

On April 1, 2024, Tom Payne, formerly of The Walking Dead, and his spouse Jennifer, joyously announced the arrival of their identical twin babies.

On April 1st, 2024, we were thrilled to announce the arrival of twins into our household,” the pair expressed in a statement. “An utterly unanticipated yet delightful turn of events.

The duo also share a son, Harrison, who was born in 2022. 

Kendall Schmidt, a bandmate from Big Time Rush, along with his spouse Mica, shared the joyous news of the arrival of their firstborn – a lovely baby girl called Maple.

On March 22, the couple announced their happy news through a combined Instagram post, featuring pictures of their little one, Maple, along with another snapshot of Kendall and Mica holding their newborn daughter.

The married Revenge alumni welcomed their second daughter, Rio Rose, on March 12.

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