Olivia Munn reveals why she halted her post mastectomy scar treatment

Daily Mail​

30-04-2025

Olivia Munn opened up about why she made the decision to no longer have treatment for her post mastectomy scars following her battle with breast cancer.
The Predator actress, 44 - who recently gained new fans for her 'relatable' toddler temper tantrum story - talked about the moment during an interview with Access Hollywood at the 2025 Women's Cancer Research Fund's Gala on Monday.
The star revealed last year in March that she had been diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer in April 2023 - and underwent five surgeries, including a double mastectomy and hysterectomy.
Munn has now given credit to the SKIMS campaign she appeared in last year in October for making her 'proud' of her scars.
'Ever since I got such an amazing, loving response from the SKIMS campaign, I stopped doing laser treatment on my scars,' the mom-of-two expressed to the outlet.
'I had all my appointments, and I was doing them, and I had all my appointments scheduled for the next year, and I just canceled all of them.'
Olivia shared that she felt it was important to be 'putting it out there and embracing it' following her battle - and expressed how it could help other women with the same experience as well as their own loved ones.
'And now these scars, at least on me, I'm proud of them now. They're not something I want to cover up as much anymore because everyone has been so sweet about it.'
While talking to the publication, Munn also gushed about how her husband John Mulaney has supported her during her health journey.
She said the actor has 'encouraged' her and added, 'The biggest support he's given me is just to love me, and to be my best friend, and to be the most amazing father to our children. So, I ask nothing more of him.'
In October 2024, the actress starred in the SKIMS campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In a few images, she could be seen posing topless while showing off a scar on her left breast and donned a pair of high-waisted, black leggings.
She also opened up about her cancer battle in a video accompanying the campaign and stated, 'Someone said this phrase to me, and it meant a lot and it really touched me.
'When it comes to breast cancer, welcome to the worst club with the best members.'
'My name is Olivia Munn and I'm a breast cancer survivor. When I look at the scars or how my breasts look different or how clothes fit on me differently, I just feel a lot of gratitude. The way my body looks is just a representation of how hard I've fought.'
She later uploaded photos from the campaign and wrote, 'KINTSUGI 金継ぎ. In the middle of this latest @SKIMS bra campaign shoot, I decided I was done being insecure about my mastectomy scars.
'Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought. I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I'm sending.'
She continued, 'It's really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer...'
During an interview with Today at the time, Munn had explained that the campaign initially wasn't centered around her scars.
'When Skims approached me to do this campaign, it was just to do their shapewear and their new leggings, and it wasn't about my scar at all.'
But during the photo shoot for the brand founded by Kim Kardashian, Olivia found herself unable to hide her scar in one of the ensembles she was modeling.
'But were in the middle of the shoot and we changed into an outfit that could see more of my scars,' she explained.
'So, the makeup artist was touching up my scars and then we got to the double mastectomy scars and they were just really hard to cover up.
'Then I was looking in the mirror, and I just thought, "I'm done being insecure about my scars." So I went to the team of Skims and I said, "What do you guys think about showing my scars in this campaign?"'
Munn expressed, 'And they were so amazing and thoughtful and wonderful. And we talked it out and then we decided to do it.'
A few months earlier in February, Olivia gave an update on her health journey while talking People at the TIME Women of the Year Gala.
She explained, 'I am working through different medications and I think anyone who's gone through any kind of cancer, but specifically breast cancer, understands there's a real science to figuring out the best kind of medication for you.'
The star also revealed to the outlet that she still goes through both 'good days and bad days.'
Olivia has been embracing her 'new normal' and taking things more slowly than she had done in the past.
'I think before all of this, I wanted to seize the day and get stuff done and have my list of to-do things.
'And now my to-do lists are a lot shorter. I love organizing and my house is a mess - I don't know if it's because of cancer treatment or because I have two children,' she added.
'I give myself a lot of grace now with things like that. I don't worry about the house being a mess...'
Munn expressed, 'I just wake up and really kind of give myself, I call them attainable goals instead of making really big goals that you end up feeling like I fell short...so I feel successful every day no matter how small it is.'
The actress and husband John are parents to son Malcolm, three, and also daughter Méi - who was born via surrogate last year in September 2024.
While focusing on her health and raising her two little ones, Olivia has also been keeping busy by starring in her latest series Your Friends & Neighbors.
The dark comedic drama premiered on Apple TV+ earlier this month on April 11 - and also stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet and Mark Tallman.
The premise is: 'A hedge fund manager resorts to burglary after losing his job, targeting wealthy neighbors to maintain his family's lifestyle, but makes a fateful error breaking into the wrong home,' per IMDB.