Olivia Munn just dropped a bombshell that sounds like the ultimate speed dating success (or chaos) story: she and John Mulaney were barely acquaintances when she got pregnant. That’s right, these two weren’t exactly sketching wedding invitations—they were more like, “Oh, hi, nice to meet you. And, surprise!”
A Whirlwind Timeline Worthy of a Soap Opera
For the record, John Mulaney’s 2021 could rival any reality show. In September, he cracked open the timeline: rehab in fall 2020, fresh-out-of-rehab-freedom in October, separation from his ex-wife, and then…Los Angeles happened. “I met and started dating a wonderful woman named Olivia,” he said, casually glossing over the fact that in Hollywood terms, this was basically time-lapse photography of a relationship.
By the time John was on late-night TV making the official “We’re pregnant!” announcement, fans were probably thinking, wait…how?! As it turns out, Olivia was also kinda like, wait…how?!
Olivia’s Take: Not Exactly Love Letters from Across the Coast
In a recent interview, Olivia finally gave us the scoop. “It wasn’t anything close to dating,” she laughed. “I barely knew him.” So there you have it: your typical, “Hello, we just met, and by the way, we’re about to become parents” scenario. She figured it’d be a cool coast-to-coast co-parenting thing, with her chilling in L.A. and John doing his thing in New York. Easy breezy, right?
But surprise! Soon enough, baby bump in tow, these two decided to actually give “dating” a shot. And who could blame them? It’s not every day you find yourself playing relationship roulette with a stand-up comedian who makes a mean turkey impression.
Parenthood: Mulaney’s Post-Rehab Bright Spot
On the bright side, John’s response to impending fatherhood could melt the iciest of hearts. Olivia spilled, “It’s the one thing that made him light up.” Apparently, he was just thrilled to have some actual happy news to share with his parents, like, “Hey, so, life update: rehab, divorce, and grandbaby on the way!”
Fast-Forward: The Couple Who Dates, Marries, and Co-Parents in Record Time
Fast-forward a bit: with two months to go before their son, Malcolm, was due, John and Olivia thought, “Hey, let’s actually try being a couple for real!” And try they did. They married this past summer, and by September, welcomed another little bundle of joy—a baby girl named Méi.
So, here we are, with Olivia and John embracing the family life, all thanks to one wildly unpredictable and comedy-rich timeline. From barely knowing each other to becoming a “Let’s give this dating thing a try while preparing to be parents” duo, these two might just have the most unique romance in Hollywood history.
