Olivia Munn and John Mulaney Relationship Timeline
From their first meeting to their sweet parenting moments, here is a breakdown of Olivia Munn and John Mulaney’s relationship.
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney have known each other for nearly a decade, but they didn’t start dating until 2021.
The X-Men: Apocalypse actress and Saturday Night Live alum first sparked dating rumors in May 2021, when Mulaney ended his relationship with his wife of six years, Anna Marie Tendler. Moon and Mulaney were first photographed together in June 2021, though they kept many details of how their relationship began under wraps.
In September 2021, Mulaney confirmed that Moon was pregnant with their first child. Munn gave birth to their son Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney in November 2021, and the couple has since shared several sweet family moments with fans.
From their first connection to their low-key life at home with Malcolm, here is everything you need to know about Olivia Munn and John Mulaney’s relationship.
January 2015: Olivia Munn talks about meeting John Mulaney for the first time
In a 2015 interview with HuffPost Live, Munn talked about meeting Mulaney at a 2013 wedding, saying she was obsessed with talking to him.
We were at a wedding together and I was like, Oh my gosh, you and your fiance want to go to dinner or something, hang out? She remembers.
The Newsroom actress continued, At first, it was cool, and then I kept walking up to him at the wedding, like Are you having a good time? I was so torment with hanging out with him and talking to him. Moon added that she ended up sending him an email, but said he never emailed back.
I might have gotten the wrong email maybe, she joked. That is what I told myself.
December 2020: John Mulaney admitted to rehab with support from Olivia Munn
Shortly before Christmas in December 2020, People magazine confirmed that Mulaney had entered rehab following a relapse after a long battle with addiction. He previously opened up about his struggles with sobriety in an interview with Esquire in 2019, saying he started drinking at the age of 13 to get attention.
After news of his relapse broke, Moon tweeted his support for Mulaney. Sending so much bent and support to John Mulaney. You get it, she wrote.
May 10, 2021: John Mulaney files for divorce from ex-spouse Anna Marie Tendler
After sixty days in rehab, the comedian’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE that he and his wife of 6 years are splitting up.
John will continue to focus on his recovery and return to work, so there will not be any further comment, a spokesperson for Mulaney told Page Six, which first reported news of the couple’s split.
In a statement she issued to PEOPLE through her rep, Tendler said: I am heartbroken by John’s decision to end our marriage.
May 13, 2021: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are confirmed to be dating, sources confirm
Just days after he announced their divorce, a source close to Mulaney and Moon confirmed that they are a couple.
It is very new and they are slowly embracing it, another insider close to Mulaney told PEOPLE. They join at church in Los Angeles.
June 2021: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney were first spotted together
Nearly two months into their relationship, PEOPLE shared the first photo of Moon and Mulaney. The pair were photographed laughing during a lunch date at Rick’s Drive-In & Out in Los Angeles.
They had a great time at lunch, talking and laughing, a source told PEOPLE. They enjoyed each other’s company.
September 2021: John Mulaney leak Olivia Munn is pregnant
On The Late Show With Seth Meyers, Mulaney surprised fans when she learned that Munn was pregnant with their first child.
I have done a lot for this is it September? Mulaney said, talking about his busy year. I went to rehab in September, came out in October, and moved out from my ex-wife then in the spring I went to Los Angeles and met a wonderful woman named Olivia and started dating.
He continued, I am in a really beautiful relationship with an incredible person. We are having a baby together. When I was about to break the news, I was so nervous!
Mulaney also discussed the positive impact of his relationship with Munn, saying, Olivia and this kid helped me to come out of myself early on in my recovery journey.
After the pregnancy news broke, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE that they were very excited about this baby. They could not be happier, the source added.
September 22, 2021: Olivia Munn opens up about her pregnancy
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Munn discussed how excited she is to welcome her first child with Mulaney.
My mom knits a lot, she says of her family’s preparations. She is already making little rattles or stuffed animals. It is still a new experience for me, so seeing my mom excited makes me feel even more real! I am excited.
The actress also said she relied on the support of her friends to get through her pregnancy. I have been resting and eating the right foods, she shared. My friends have been giving me some better advice. It keeps me sane!
November 2021: Olivia Munn talks about the attention her relationship with John Mulaney has raised
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Moon discussed the concerns surrounding her relationship with Mulaney.
It is not new to me to have people guess things wrong and let rumors run wild in a way, she said of the internet gossip their romance sparked.
They think they know our relationship very well, Moon continued. But in reality, they do not know. No one can know what any of his relationships were, or what our relationship was.
The actress also discussed how Mulaney made a few jokes about their baby on the road during his stand-up gig, including a funny line about how the couple’s baby news got mixed reviews.
Here is funny, articulate, and smart, she said of Mulaney. The first time he told the joke, I remember laughing. I was on the road with him and I would hear him tell the joke and I did have a healing feeling.
November 24, 2021: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney hail a baby
Munn gave birth to the couple’s first child, a son named Malcolm Hiep Mulaney, on November 24, 2021.
A source close to the couple confirmed the happy news to PEOPLE on Dec. 18. A few days later, the couple introduced their new addition to the world on Dec. 24. Munn and Mulaney shared a similar photo of Malcolm sleeping on Instagram.
My Taurus baby. Malcolm Hiep Mulaney. Happy Holidays, Munn captioned her photo.
Mulaney wrote in his post, Meet Malcolm Ship Mulaney. His whole life has been waiting for him. He has not even tried soda yet. I love him so much and his The whole deal. Happy Holidays.
February 2022: John Mulaney provide Saturday Night Live and gushes about Olivia Munn and their son
Mulaney has officially earned a spot on SNL’s five-man club after hosting an episode in February 2022. In the opening monologue, the comedian talks about his drug past and his time in rehab, as well as the intervention that ultimately saved him.
After noticing how different his life had been since he last hosted, Mulaney raised his new family. Life is much better and happier now, he said. I have a 12-week-old son. He is a cool guy for someone who can’t vote. His legs are like patties, I want to eat him.
The comedian went on to talk about his first bond with his son, saying: We were in the delivery room. My girlfriend just gave birth to him and he was crying a little bit so they took him to this warmer on the other side Li’s on the side of the delivery room and they put them on the stove under a bright big light that shines right into his eyes. He just looks up at the light and he’s mad. But he doesn’t get anything Said. I was like, That is my son. A man who is polite in uncomfortable situations, but doesn’t make a fuss.
March 2022: Olivia Munn shares an adorable photo of John Mulaney and their son
In an Instagram post, Munn shared an cute moment between Mulaney and their baby boy. In the photo, Mulaney is seen holding Malcolm, with Malcolm’s head resting on his father’s shoulder. Moon captioned the photo with a teddy bear emoji and a brown heart.
Mulaney also shared the photo on his Instagram Story, along with the music and lyrics to Queen’s song You are My Best Friend.
April 2022: Olivia Munn and John Mulaney take their son on a trip
In April 2022, Munn revealed to fans what life she and Mulaney had with Malcolm. On her Instagram Story, she shared a sweet photo of Mulaney holding her son in the air while enjoying time at Red Rock Park and Amphitheater in Colorado.
A few days later, she posted another series of photos of Mulaney with the baby. In one photo, Malcolm can be seen relaxing in his dad’s arms while the pair stare at a stuffed giraffe. The second photo shows a close-up of their son’s face, while the third shows Malcolm’s feet resting on Mulaney’s hands.
June 23, 2022: John Mulaney and Olivia Munn embrace in New York
The comedian was photographed holding hands with Moon as they headed to the New York venue ahead of Mulaney’s comedy show at Madison Square Garden.
A day earlier, Mulaney opened up about how the couple’s son enjoyed touring with him and Munn during a late-night appearance with Seth Meyers.
Malcolm loves touring. He loves Saratoga Springs. He loves the Westin in Buffalo, he joked, calling his son a great toured.
Mulaney also discussed how he celebrated his first Father’s Day with Munn and Malcolm, sharing that the occasion was a beautiful thing.
August 27, 2022: John Mulaney celebrates their 40th birthday with Olivia Munn and their son
Mulaney celebrated Malcolm’s 40th birthday by posting a photo of herself holding Malcolm on Instagram. The photo shows the father and son standing on stage surrounded by balloons and streamers.
There’s no better way to turn 40, Mullaney wrote in the caption.
The comedian also shared photos on his Instagram Story, including an adorable snap tagging himself 40 years old with Malcolm at 9 months and 2 days.
In another sweet photo, Mulaney holds their son, hugging and kissing Moon’s forehead. 40 with my little family and fists full of icing, Mulaney wrote alongside the adorable photo.
October 11, 2022: Olivia Munn shares baby Malcolm’s first word was Daddy
Mulaney wins. Munn shared on Instagram in October 2022 that their son’s first word was dad.
The Buddy Games actress posted an adorable video of Malcolm — wearing Mulaney’s exact pair of khaki pants, black shirt, and green Nikes — trying to speak to the camera.
His first word is dad/dada, his second is cho (Vietnamese for dog), and his third is a car, Moon wrote in the post.
November 24, 2022: John Mulaney and Olivia Munn celebrate their son’s first birthday
Malcolm Jr. ate himself a whole chocolate cake on his first birthday – and his parents caught every hilarious moment of him grabbing the dessert by the handful.
Just got back from celebrating the 1st anniversary of the happiest baby in the world and our lives. My son is my happiest. Happiest birthday Malcolm Hiep! I love you so much, Munn captioned the photo of Malcolm, who was sitting on Mulaney’s lap, covered from head to toe with cake and icing.