Olivia Munn says 'women need to be a priority' in access to healthcare
Actor Olivia Munn joins Kristen Welker for a 'Meet the Moment' conversation and opens up about her battle with cancer and her journey through surrogacy.June 8, 2025
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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Ms Rachel hits out at critics after Olivia Munn shuns her popular kids show
Ms. Rachel, the widely beloved educator behind the hit YouTube channel Songs for Littles, has hit out at critics after Olivia Munn shunned her popular kids show. In a recent interview, Munn - who is mom to two kids - explained her personal preferences when it comes to the kind of children's content she allows in her household. 'I know kids love [Ms. Rachel], but the thing is, if I can't watch it, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life going crazy,' she said. Munn, 44, also shared that she avoids cartoons, noting that when her son Malcolm asked for Blue's Clues, she responded, 'Hell no. Not in my house.' She added that while her partner John Mulaney introduced their son to Spider-Man cartoons, she prefers live-action films like Spider-Man: Homecoming. 'If you want to watch the real-life ones, then we can watch that,' she said. 'It might be a little too old for him, but I can't take the cartoons.' But, following widespread conversation about the comments, Ms. Rachel, 42, furiously hit back to express her disappointment at the coverage of the allegedly brewing 'feud' with the actress. While Munn's comments appeared to be more about her personal viewing preferences than criticism of any specific creator, it did not stop online speculation that it was a slight on Ms. Rachel. In response, Ms. Rachel commented directly on the social media posts of certain outlets, writing, 'I'd rather you cover my advocacy for kids in Gaza.' She later followed up with a post on her own Instagram account, sharing screenshots of those comments alongside a caption that read: 'WHO CARES?! 'I'd rather you cover me advocating for kids in Gaza who are literally starving, largest cohort of child amputees in modern history, thousands and thousands killed – no medical care, no education, no homes… do better!!!' She emphasized that her frustration was directed at the coverage - not at Munn. 'Not against her at all and don't care that she doesn't want to watch the show - all my love to her and her family - disappointed in the outlets,' she wrote. Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has built a loyal following for her educational videos that emphasize speech development, emotional regulation, and inclusivity. In a recent interview, Munn - who is mom to two kids - explained her personal preferences when it comes to the kind of children's content she allows in her household But in the past year, she's also become known for her outspoken advocacy on behalf of Palestinian children in Gaza who have been under consistent violence by Israel. Since the start of the humanitarian crisis, she has used her platform to raise awareness about the conditions faced by children there, including lack of access to food, education, and medical care - all while being under constant bombardment by Israel. Ms. Rachel has even made videos with Palestinian children who were able to escape Gaza - including three-year-old Rahaf who was left a double amputee after Israel's siege of the region. Ms. Rachel has repeatedly said that her advocacy is non-negotiable - even if it comes at the expense of her career. 'I am fully willing to risk my career for this,' she stated in a video shared earlier this year. 'It is more important to me to speak out than to remain silent.' Her advocacy has included resharing posts from humanitarian organizations, educating her followers about the crisis, and calling for an end to the violence.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Olivia Munn reveals the popular children's show she won't let her kids watch
Mom-of-two Olivia Munn has revealed the popular children's show she won't let her kids watch because she just might go 'crazy.' Ms. Rachel and her Broadway star husband, Aron Accurso produce content that help their young audience with pronunciation and language skills via her Songs for Littles YouTube page. Despite the show being perfect for youngsters, Olivia - who shares son Malcolm, three, and daughter Méi, eight months, with her husband John Mulaney - just can't bring herself to introduce the program to her children. 'I know kids love [Ms. Rachel], but the thing is, if I can't watch it, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life going crazy,' she told People. 'These kid shows drive me crazy.' But that isn't the only kid-friendly show Olivia has an axe to grind with. 'Malcolm asked for Blue's Clues [recently], and I don't know who showed him Blue's Clues, but they are on my s*** list now,' she said. 'I said, "Hell no. Not in my house."' Thanks to her husband, their son is also watching another show Olivia has no interest in - the Spider-Man cartoons. 'John got him into the Spider-Man cartoons, which is not interesting to me. I put on Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Homecoming and was like, "If you want to watch the real-life ones, then we can watch that." It might be a little too old for him, but I can't take the cartoons,"' she said. However, there is one Munn-approved children's show. The star praised the PBS show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood as a 'great program', one which they had their son watch in preparation for the arrival of his baby sister, who was born via surrogate. 'Daniel Tiger has a little sister, and we'd tell him, "There's a baby sister coming,"' she explained. Olivia and John began dating in 2021 before tying the knot over the summer in an intimate ceremony. They announced that she was pregnant with their first child in September, amid a romance that went public on the heels of his split from his wife Anna Marie Tendler. The lovebirds welcomed their son Malcolm the day before Thanksgiving, after a whirlwind year in which John went to rehab for cocaine and alcohol addiction and filed for divorce. The former Saturday Night Live writer went public with the pregnancy on Late Night With Seth Meyers, whose host had been part of his intervention in 2020. He gushed about their 'incredible' new relationship, saying: 'Olivia and this baby have helped save me from myself in this early journey out of recovery.' The couple walked down the aisle over the July 4 weekend and welcomed their second child, Méi, in September via surrogate. 'Méi June Mulaney came into the world September 14, 2024, the year of the dragon,' Olivia posted as she announced their daughter's arrival last year. '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. 'I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us. My heart has exploded. Méi (pronounced may) means plum in Chinese.'
NBC News
4 days ago
- NBC News
Olivia Munn says 'women need to be a priority' in access to healthcare
Actor Olivia Munn joins Kristen Welker for a 'Meet the Moment' conversation and opens up about her battle with cancer and her journey through 8, 2025
