{"id":231563,"date":"2026-03-30T15:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/olivia-munn-diagnosis-her-journey-with-cancer-fibromyalgia-4\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:42:40","slug":"olivia-munn-diagnosis-her-journey-with-cancer-fibromyalgia-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/olivia-munn-diagnosis-her-journey-with-cancer-fibromyalgia-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Olivia Munn Diagnosis: Her Journey With Cancer, Fibromyalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Munn revealed her diagnosis to the world.<\/p>\n<p>Years before she shared this \u2014 before she and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/11\/john-mulaney-intervention-olivia-munn-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Mulaney<\/a> were an item, let alone <em>parents <\/em>\u2014 she learned that she has fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<p>The actress, comedian, and occasional guest co-host on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/03\/jenna-bush-hager-divorce-ring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Today Show<\/a><\/em> had to adjust to a new reality.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, she relearned how to live much of her life. Perhaps that helped to prepare her to fight for her life against cancer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Olivia Munn on The Today Show WIth Jenna And Friends in March 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-522502 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0331_oliviamunn_01.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While co-hosting on The Today Show With Jenna And Friends, Olivia Munn shared some medical news while preparing for cameras to roll again.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: NBC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-she-has-received-her-fibromyalgia-diagnosis-over-6-years-ago\">She has received her fibromyalgia diagnosis over 6 years ago<\/h2>\n<p>44-year-old actress Olivia Munn opened up to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/health\/olivia-munn-diagnosed-fibromyalgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a><\/em> a while back about how she had felt <em>off <\/em>for years before her early 2019 fibromyalgia diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t really sure what was going on with me,\u201d she admitted. <\/p>\n<p>Munn added: \u201cI was going through a lot of different ailments for years and not knowing what was happening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As it turned out, \u201cwhat was happening\u201d was fibromyalgia. This incurable disorder involves muscle pain, fatigue, and issues with sleep and memory. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gluten-free-dairy-free-sugar-free\">\u2018Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI had to change my wellness routine pretty significantly,\u201d Munn admitted. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had to be super thoughtful about what I put into my body,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>Munn spelled out: I had to start eating gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added: \u201cI had to cut out a lot of things that I was used to having every day and things that I really loved.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Olivia Munn in March of 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-503887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-2048x1340.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-960x628.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1080x706.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1200x785.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Olivia Munn in March of 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-503887 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-2048x1340.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-960x628.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1080x706.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-1200x785.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0715_oliviamunn_01-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Olivia Munn attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: MICHAEL TRAN\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-she-had-no-choice-but-to-change-everything\">She had no choice but to change everything<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMy situation was at a place where it was like, \u2018You\u2019re either going to go down a path where you\u2019re going to get multiple autoimmune diseases, or you have to stop now and we can try to get you better,&#8217;\u201d Munn said of her lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was like, \u2018These are your choices.\u2019 And so I had no choice, I was feeling so bad.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She acknowledged: \u201cI had to really listen to the doctor\u2019s orders and cut all these things out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the plus side, Munn said that her doctor advised her to enjoy the food that she eats. <\/p>\n<p>Stress can exacerbate fibromyalgia, while happiness can reduce it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olivia Munn on decision to show mastectomy scars in Skims campaign\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1rM9VJ6vNs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-she-has-also-battled-with-cancer\">She has also battled with cancer<\/h2>\n<p>In March of 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/03\/olivia-munn-breast-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Munn revealed her breast cancer diagnosis<\/a>. In order to combat the extremely aggressive disease, she underwent a double-mastectomy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\">She went on to undergo a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/05\/olivia-munn-cancer-hysterectomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full hysterectomy<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\">The actress and comedian has undergone more than her fair share of life-altering illnesses. <\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\">But, thankfully, they did not prove to be life-ending.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/olivia-munn-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 2 minutes Olivia Munn revealed her diagnosis to the world. Years before she shared this \u2014 before she and John Mulaney were an item, let alone parents \u2014 she learned that she has fibromyalgia. The actress, comedian, and occasional guest co-host on The Today Show had to adjust to a new reality. 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