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Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn is an American actress, author, and former television host.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Olivia Munn is an American actress, author, and former television host, best known for her role as Sloan Sabbith on HBO's The Newsroom and for films like X-Men: Apocalypse and Magic Mike.

What it is

Born Lisa Olivia Munn on July 3, 1980, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she began her career in television before moving into film and scripted television. Her notable film credits include Iron Man 2, Magic Mike, X-Men: Apocalypse, The Predator, and The Lego Ninjago Movie.

Key details

Munn married comedian John Mulaney in July 2024. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter. She has been widely recognized for her work across comedy, drama, and action genres, as well as her earlier role as a television host and correspondent.

Why it matters

Munn's career spans major film franchises and acclaimed television, making her a familiar figure in entertainment media. While her Canadian connection is limited to international coverage, her profile remains relevant to audiences in Canada following Hollywood trends.

In short

  • Known for playing Sloan Sabbith on HBO's The Newsroom.
  • Film credits include Magic Mike, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Iron Man 2.
  • Married John Mulaney in 2024; they have two children.
  • Born July 3, 1980, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Canadian angle

Olivia Munn has Canadian relevance mainly through her international film and television profile and her coverage in Canadian entertainment media; there is no strong Canada-specific connection in the provided sources.

Quick questions

How old is Olivia Munn?
She was born on July 3, 1980, which makes her 46 years old as of 2026.
Who is Olivia Munn married to?
She is married to comedian John Mulaney; sources report they married in July 2024.
What is Olivia Munn known for?
She is known for acting in The Newsroom, X-Men: Apocalypse, Magic Mike, and other television and film roles.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Munn
    Supports: Birth date, American nationality, marriage to John Mulaney in 2024, and birth of a second child in 2024.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actor/olivia-munn
    Supports: Known for The Newsroom and films such as X-Men: Apocalypse and Magic Mike; spouse John Mulaney; two children.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601397/
    Supports: Age listing and general filmography/biographical details.
  4. On This Day — https://www.onthisday.com/people/olivia-munn
    Supports: Notable film credits including Big Stan, Date Night, Iron Man 2, Magic Mike, and X-Men: Apocalypse.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/olivia_munn
    Supports: Career overview and film/TV credits.