John Mulaney Opens Up About Financial Support for Olivia Munn's Extended Family
Comedian and actor John Mulaney has candidly discussed his role in financially supporting his wife Olivia Munn's large Vietnamese family, revealing the pride he takes in using his success to help others. During a recent episode of comedian Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out podcast, Mulaney shared intimate details about his family life and the responsibilities he has embraced since marrying Munn.
From Zero to Ten: Mulaney's New Financial Responsibilities
Mulaney explained that for the first 39 years of his life, he supported zero Vietnamese people, but now has ten on the books. "So Olivia has a large — she's Vietnamese, and she has a large Vietnamese family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, of which I am one of the significant financial contributors," the Big Mouth actor stated during the podcast conversation. He emphasized how this represents a significant shift in his personal responsibilities and outlook.
The comedian contrasted this with his experience growing up with successful parents who were both lawyers, noting that he never needed to financially support them. "With parents of some success, you can't really do anything for them. And it brings me great joy to help out, to help and do fun things for Olivia's family," Mulaney expressed, highlighting the meaningful difference he can make for Munn's relatives, many of whom are Vietnamese refugees.
Navigating Family Dynamics and Financial Transparency
When podcast host Mike Birbiglia questioned whether Mulaney's financial contributions might negatively affect his relationship with Munn's family, wondering if they might value his bank account over his personal qualities, the comedian offered a refreshing perspective. Mulaney explained that he never has to wonder what Munn's family is thinking because they are consistently blunt and direct in their communication.
"There's no wonder. In the back of the mind? You mean the front of the voice? The front of the voice — the words coming out of their mouth?" Mulaney responded with characteristic humor, suggesting that the family's straightforward nature eliminates any uncertainty about their motivations or feelings toward him.
The Couple's Relationship Journey and Growing Family
Mulaney and Munn, who have been married for two years following their intimate July 2024 wedding at a friend's house in New York, share a four-year-old son named Malcolm. The couple later welcomed a daughter, Méi June Mulaney, born in September 2024 via surrogate. Their relationship first sparked dating rumors in 2021 after Mulaney ended his six-year marriage to Anna Marie Tendler.
The couple was initially spotted together in June 2021 but worked diligently to keep their romance private. Mulaney confirmed Munn's pregnancy during a September 2021 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, telling the host, "I got into this relationship that's been really beautiful with someone incredible. And we're having a baby together. I was nervous when I was about to say the news!"
Mulaney's podcast appearance provides a rare glimpse into the couple's family dynamics and the comedian's evolving perspective on success, responsibility, and cross-cultural family relationships. His comments reflect both the practical realities of supporting extended family and the emotional satisfaction he derives from being able to provide meaningful assistance to his wife's relatives.
