Olivia Munn shows her mastectomy scars: “I stopped being insecure”

It feels stronger, Olivia Munn, and that’s why she decided to show the scars from the mastectomy she underwent to treat breast cancer. The actress decided to show herself almost naked, participating in the advertising campaign of an underwear brand.

«Kintsugi», Munn began on Instagram, referring to the famous Japanese restoration technique. «In the middle of this last photo shoot I decided that I was done being insecure about my mastectomy scars. Every mark that life has left on my body is proof of how hard I have fought. I hope other women who have been shy about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending.” wrote the actress. An achievement that came after difficult months, those immediately following the diagnosis.

It was March 13, 2024 when Olivia Munn revealed on her social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer. “I hope that sharing it can help other people find comfort, inspiration and support in their journey.” To accompany his words, a series of shots from the hospital, as well as a summary of the previous months. Oliva Munn had revealed that she had undergone several preventive genetic tests, including that of the BRCA gene, the mutation of which can favor the onset of breast cancer, and all of them were negative. With a routine mammogram, she then discovered she was sick. «In the last ten months I have undergone four surgeries», added the actress, also recalling the cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Then, induced menopause, to block the growth of any new cancer cells. A condition that caused her to experience many negative effects of menopause, from hot flashes to tiredness.

However, the greatest fear – he revealed at the time – concerned his son above all Malcolm2 years old, had since John Mulaneymarried last July: «I have never been obsessed by the fear of death. But having a baby in the house made everything even scarier», his words to People. The child, however, also helped her: «Only when I’m with my son does my brain not think about the disease. I’m really happy with him. And it helps me look at the situation from a different perspective. Even if my body changes, I am still his mother. If I have hot flashes, I’m still his mother. If I lose my hair, I’m still his mother. That’s really what matters most to me. I will be able to be here for him.”

Today Olivia Munn and her partner are also parents of a little girl, My Juneborn last September 14th via surrogate. A new beginning after a difficult period.

Olive Munn and husband John Mulaney.

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