Olivia Munn Declares She Is 'Done Being Insecure About My Mastectomy Scars'
By Afouda Bamidele on October 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM EDT
Olivia Munn continues to give candid updates about her cancer battle and recently embraced her post-mastectomy body.
The "Predator" actress flaunted her surgery scars in a new bra campaign for Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, SKIMS. The new line she promoted would also raise funds for the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen.
It was unsurprising that Olivia Munn used her paid partnership with SKIMS to raise awareness about breast cancer, as she has been vocal about the illness since her diagnosis. She revealed her condition earlier this year, including the five surgeries she underwent amid her health battle.
Olivia Munn Proudly Flaunts Breast Scars In Stunning Pictures
In the joint Instagram post with SKIMS and Susan G. Komen, Munn posed topless in sheer leggings. The first image showed her seated, giving viewers a close-up look at the surgery scar on the side of her breast.
Other snaps saw her posing in a one-shoulder bra, while the final image captured Munn lying on the floor topless. She spotted a wet-hair look and soft-glam makeup that accentuated her gorgeous features, drawing the eye away from her scars.
Munn reflected on her decision to share this vulnerable part of herself in the post's caption, writing, "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," Munn explained.
Munn Is Happy To Inspire Others Fighting Breast Cancer
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Since her diagnosis, Munn has not only been vocal about her cancer battle but also ready to help others in the same situation. She echoed similar sentiments in the message, noting the new bra campaign followed her mission.
"It's really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer," Munn penned. She added that SKIMS would donate 10% of its retail profits for each bra sold to Susan G. Komen.
The donations shall take place from October 23 to October 31, featuring the profits from bra sales in SKIMS stores and on Skims.com, excluding bralettes. Unfortunately for international fans, the promotion only applies to the U.S.
Fans Applaud Munn's Honesty About Her Post-Mastectomy Body
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Munn's post received hundreds of supportive comments from fans, with many touched by her honesty. "Your scar is badass!! You fought for it. Show it off," an Instagram user declared.
"You're a beast for doing this, Olivia! Love you!!" a fellow supporter penned, while a third wrote: "There's no doubt that you're saving women with your honesty. Beautiful inside and out."
"And from women everywhere, thank you! And thank you for always keeping it so Real," someone applauded Munn. The Susan G. Komen organization equally penned their love for the actress, writing:
"Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring others to take charge of their breast health."
The 'Newsroom' Star Underwent Five Surgeries
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The breast scars Munn flaunted came from one of the five surgeries she underwent during her cancer battle. The Blast reported that she opened up about going under the knife for the fifth time in April, revealing:
"I have now had an oophorectomy and hysterectomy. I took out my uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries."
Doctors recommended the complete hysterectomy because it would stop the production of estrogen — which luminal B breast cancer feeds and grows. Munn noted the operation was the right path for her, stressing:
"It was a big decision to make, but it was the best decision for me because I needed to be present for my family."
It was a big decision to make, but it was the best decision for me because I needed to be present for my family."
Inside Olivia Munn's Cancer Battle
The hysterectomy marked Munn's fifth operation, as she previously underwent a full double mastectomy, a lymph node dissection, reconstructive surgery, and a nipple delay. Before going down this route, she tried to suppress the estrogen production in her body.
Munn explained that she used Lupron to reduce her estrogen production, but the drug's side effects kept her bedridden. She described the symptoms as "next-level, debilitating exhaustion."
"I would wake up in the morning and almost immediately need to get back into bed," Munn recalled. She claimed it was so bad that if someone asked her son Malcolm where she worked at home, he would point at her bed.
Olivia Munn welcomed her son with boyfriend John Mulaney in November 2021. The couple announced the arrival of their second child, Méi June, via surrogacy in September 2024.