Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsOlivia Munn just opened up about a time she had to choose between money and standing up for what she knew was right.On the Tuesday, February 18 episode of Monica Lewinsky’s podcast Reclaiming, Munn revealed a traumatic experience on a film set that led her to file formal complaints with the studio.”I had to file complaints with the studio, and there’s a lot of other little things that go along with it, but it got to this place where I was offered a lot of money,” Munn, 44, shared on the episode. She then revealed that the offer was for seven figures in exchange for accepting an apology and signing a non-disclosure agreement. “Seven figures to accept I guess their apology,” she said.
Olivia Munn attends the “All In: Comedy About Love By Simon Rich” Gala Performance at Hudson Theatre on December 16, 2024 in New York City.
Olivia Munn attends the “All In: Comedy About Love By Simon Rich” Gala Performance at Hudson Theatre on December 16, 2024 in New York City.
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While the Buddy Games actress didn’t disclose which movie this incident occurred on, she explained that the offer came during the early days of the #MeToo movement. Despite the tempting financial offer, she couldn’t bring herself to sign the NDA. “I just felt it was so wrong.” She then admitted, “I was afraid that my voice and speaking up would reverse any kind of validity to my voice.”Though she met with lawyers to discuss the settlement, Munn followed her gut and walked away from the deal. “I remember feeling so proud when I walked out — so proud of myself,” she reflected to Lewinsky. Over time, she has unpacked her decision, realizing that her initial anger fueled her choice. “I made that decision based on anger, and that is something I had to learn how to do rein in and use for my benefit,” she said, adding that she’d make the same decision again, though perhaps with more reflection.
Munn has been married to her husband John Mulaney since July 2024 and they share two children: son Malcolm, 2, and daughter Mei, 1, who was born on September 14, 2023 via surrogacy. Their journey together has been marked by some challenges, notably Munn’s 2023 breast cancer diagnosis where she underwent a double mastectomy, which she revealed in March 2024.
