Hollywood actress Olivia Munn has shared her heartfelt reflections on overcoming a challenging chapter of her life marked by serious health battles. The 44-year-old star of Your Friends and Neighbours says she feels like she has finally reached “the other side” after enduring a series of grueling surgeries following a cancer diagnosis.

In a candid interview, Olivia expressed her gratitude and newfound peace, saying, “I’m so grateful to be on the other side. Everything feels easy in a way. I feel so at peace.” She added, “If I can stay happy and healthy, then I just want to sail into the rest of my life.”

The actress, who shares her three-year-old son Malcolm with comedian and actor John Mulaney, revealed how motherhood sometimes pushes her into “survival” mode, especially when dealing with toddler tantrums. Olivia was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer in April 2023, just months after recovering from postpartum anxiety after Malcolm’s birth.

Reflecting on her diagnosis, she explained, “It was a whole other perspective, because I had been struggling with life in postpartum, and now I was so desperate to stay alive. From the moment I received my diagnosis, it just became a march forward.”

Olivia underwent major medical treatments including a double mastectomy, hysterectomy, and ovary removal. She also began IVF treatment on a specialized protocol for cancer patients. Together with John, they successfully retrieved and fertilized seven eggs.

She shared a poignant moment from their IVF journey: “I said, ‘I really don’t think I’ll be okay unless we get two girl embryos. I know this puts me at risk, but I just need you to support me.’

He said, ‘Whatever you need.’” That very day, they discovered they had two healthy female embryos.

In September 2024, Olivia and John welcomed their daughter Mei via surrogate. Olivia expressed gratitude for their surrogate, saying, “We were so lucky to find someone so kind who we bonded with so much.” The couple also tied the knot in July that year.

Recently, Olivia felt the urge to return to acting, describing it as a source of energy and renewal. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and embracing life’s second chances, both personally and professionally.