Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome second child after actress' breast cancer diagnosis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are celebrating a beautiful milestone — the arrival of their second child! The couple broke the joyful news on Instagram. They are already parents to their adorable 2-year-old son, Malcolm Hiep Mulaney, born on November 24, 2021.

The announcement comes just a few months after the couple's intimate wedding ceremony in July, held at a friend's home in New York. Notably, the sweet addition to the family arrives during a challenging time for Munn, who is battling breast cancer. 

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce birth of second child

Olivia Munn, 44, and her husband John Mulaney, 42, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter via gestational surrogate on September 14.

The couple shared the happy news on Instagram on Sunday, September 22, with Munn penning a heartfelt post featuring a photo of herself holding their newborn in a hospital room while sitting on Mulaney's lap.

“Méi June Mulaney came into the world September 14, 2024, the year of the dragon🐉,” she wrote, reflecting on the deep emotions she felt about being unable to carry her daughter.

She expressed her gratitude for their gestational surrogate, whom she described as a "real-life angel," emphasizing their relationship as mothers.

"I had so many profound emotions about not being able to carry my daughter. When I first met our gestational surrogate we spoke mother to mother. She showed me so much grace and understanding, I knew I had found a real-life angel. Words cannot express my gratitude that she kept our baby safe for 9 months and made our dreams come true."

Munn also revealed the meaning behind her daughter's name, saying, “I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us. My heart has exploded.”

She explained that "Mei" (pronounced may) means plum in Chinese.

Her post included touching photos of baby Mei, including one where the actress cradled her daughter by a large window, as well as a family shot of the four of them gazing at the ocean.

Mulaney joined in on the celebration with his own Instagram post, humorously noting, "We stole so much stuff from the hospital," while expressing his love for his little girl.

He shared the correct pronunciation and meaning of Mei’s name with a purple heart and included a video of the baby spitting up on his shirt as he burped her. 

Fans congratulate Olivia Munn and John Mulaney on birth of their second child

After Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, many fans took to the comments section of their Instagram post to congratulate the couple. Within just a few hours of the post, it attracted views across multiple platforms.

One fan said, "We just had a little girl named April so I feel like we're in the same cinematic universe ❤️ Congrats!"

Another exclaimed, "Omg chills!!!!!! This is amazing news wow guys!!"

One individual wrote, "Congratulations!!!!!!! Beautiful little plum."

Another added, "A million times a trillion congratulations!! Beautiful, beautiful family…"

One person claimed, "Congratulations to you and your family on the birth of your beautiful daughter. I can only imagine how hard it would be to not be able to carry her yourself, but thank goodness for the wonderful souls who are surrogates for those that need them. 💞"

Another netizen said, "Huge congratulations Olivia and John!! Thrilled for you 🥰🥰"

One social media user said, "I’m just so so happy for you all! Cannot wait to meet baby Mei!"

One person wrote, "What a spectacular and magical journey! Here's to Méi having a life filled with love, wonder and joy!!!"

Another added, "Congratulations! She’s absolutely perfect💗✨ Here’s to a new chapter filled with love, laughter, and sweet moments together🥰."

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