The intense way Olivia Munn helped John Mulaney recover after he went to rehab: 'It's like watching a man in a tsunami'

John Mulaney is highly regarded among fans and fellow comedians, and one of the reasons for that may be because he doesn’t mind immersing himself in his material. A few years ago, the 42-year-old stand-up comedian went to rehab for addiction issues and beyond joked about it SNL and at other locations. He continues to be outspoken on such topics, and more recently his wife – actress Olivia Munn – did so as well. Munn specifically recalled the intense way she helped Mulaney with his post-rehab recovery.

In December 2020, the Mulaney star — who has been dealing with drug and alcohol addiction for years — entered rehab to participate in a 60-day program and left in February 2021. Olivia Munn made their relationship public around May 2021, around the time Mulaney filed for divorce from his wife of six years, Annamarie Tendler. The comedian was the subject of a cover story for GQ and as part of the spread, Munn also recalled that their relationship dynamic was rough around the time they got together:

It was like watching a man in a tsunami. I was looking at someone who was just sober, at the edge of a cliff, and I didn’t know him well enough to help him.

The X-Men: Apocalypse star also said her partner believed he would relapse at some point. While the knowledge that the two were expecting a child (their eventual son, Malcolm) remained Saturday evening live Although he was optimistic, he was still afraid that he would relapse. So when the actress was about six months pregnant, she performed a mini-intervention for her boyfriend and started initiating random drug tests, which they still do today. John Mulaney further explained why he likes how he and his partner operate now:

It’s like a relief. I like that that question isn’t even on her or anyone else’s mind. Something about peeing in that cup is like, I’m walking this walk. It gives me confidence.

A lot of the Bear Guest star’s recent drug battle was chronicled in his critically acclaimed comedy special, Baby Jfor which he made his debut Netflix subscription holders in 2023. The star didn’t hold back while musing his ‘cocaine stories’, his intervention and more. You could certainly say that there are some special features Mulaney jokes of all time. Right now, he seems to be doing well from a professional perspective and also seems to be happy with his personal life – amid some big changes.

Earlier this year, Olivia Munn and John Mulaney sparked marriage rumors and in July 2024, the two exchanged vows in New York. In September, they also welcomed their second child (a daughter named Méi June Mulaney) via surrogate. Munn and Mulaney have reportedly continued to support each other, with the latter standing by his wife’s side her breast cancer diagnosis. It’s wonderful to see these two by each other’s side amidst health issues and more, and you can only wish them the best.

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