Olivia Munn recently shared a humorous anecdote about the lie she told upon discovering that John Mulaney intended to propose to her. The 44-year-old actress and the 42-year-old comedian reportedly exchanged vows over the Fourth of July weekend in 2024, although the exact date of their engagement remains undisclosed. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Munn was promoting her Apple TV+ series ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’, she recounted how her childhood friend, Corinne, had informed her about Mulaney’s imminent proposal.
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Desperate to keep the surprise under wraps, Munn hastily fabricated a tale to throw Mulaney off the scent, confessing, “My best friend Corinne, she texts me and says, ‘Hey, are you alone?’ Immediately I turned to John and say, ‘Oh my God. Corinne just asked if I’m alone. She wants to tell me something really interesting. I’m gonna go call her.'” Feeling the pressure to uphold the secret, Munn then isolated herself to call Corinne, only to receive a probing question from her friend on Mulaney’s behalf about the proposal preferences.
Amidst the chaos, Munn outlined her ideal proposal scenario to Corinne, expressing a desire for an understated affair devoid of an audience. However, the situation took a comical turn when Munn, fraught with anxiety over potentially incriminating Corinne, falsely told Mulaney that her friend was encountering marital issues. She claimed, “She’s having really bad trouble in her marriage,” embellishing further by asserting that Corinne and her spouse had not been intimate for half a year.
Despite the opportunity to come clean after the proposal, Munn initially chose to perpetuate the ruse, admitting to Fallon, “And I’m so embarrassed that I triple down and go, ‘No, no no! It is true. This is how I’m starting off my marriage.” However, burdened by guilt, Munn eventually mustered the courage to confess her deception to both Corinne and Mulaney. Reflecting on the experience, she likened the overwhelming guilt to the sensation felt by individuals who confess to crimes long after the fact.
During the interview, Munn also disclosed that she and Mulaney opted for an intimate wedding ceremony, providing scant details about the event held at a friend’s residence in New York. Mulaney had previously divulged that the ceremony was officiated by Sam Waterston, one of Munn’s former colleagues from ‘The Newsroom’, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in March 2025. The couple’s journey to the altar commenced in the spring of 2021 when news of their relationship surfaced, culminating in the birth of their son Malcolm in 2021 and daughter Méi in 2024.
As Munn’s revelations continue to captivate audiences, her candid account of the elaborate deceit preceding Mulaney’s proposal showcases a humorous yet endearing aspect of their relationship. The couple’s ability to navigate challenges with levity and transparency underscores the depth of their bond, setting a relatable and entertaining precedent for their journey together.