Let’s face it: Sometimes moms need a little extra help to fake a refreshed appearance.
Which is why Olivia Munn told E! News that a last-minute facial was her secret weapon for getting ready to attend Vanity Fair‘s annual bash with husband John Mulaney at the 2025 Oscars March 2. (Check out all the Oscars red carpet looks here.)
“I need a lot,” joked the mom to Malcolm, 3, and daughter Méi, 5 months. “After having kids and running around and everything, you kind of need a lot of that extra care. That’s the secret—a facial right before. Literally, like, an hour before I start.” (For more from her interview, tune into E! News tomorrow, March 3, at 11 p.m.)
The other key: Having a husband who knows how to pump you up.
“John is always just so sweet and supportive,” The Newsroom alum raved of the comic she wed this past July, “so it always feels good to get ready when he goes. No matter what it is, he’s always like, ‘You look great.'”
Malcolm and Méi gave their thumbs up as well, though Munn may have appreciated them sleeping in a bit more.
“I tend to fall asleep around midnight and he tends to wake up around 7,” the 44-year-old said of her son. “So that’s just how it is. But I’m happy.”
Or whatever emotions are stronger than completely freaking thrilled.
“Malcolm is 3 so he’s on the go,” Munn raved to E! News at TIME’s Women of the Year Gala in Los Angeles Feb. 25. “He needs a lot of entertainment.” Her baby girl, meanwhile, “is just the squishiest, happiest baby. She’s so easy. We just kind of cart her around everywhere. Just being at home and being with them is our favorite thing to do.”
Her squad has also helped cheer the actress through her toughest stretch yet, as she battles breast cancer.
“I’m doing good now,” she told E!. “I’m feeling really good and feeling really grateful.”
And her husband tops her list of gratitudes.
“He’s the best—I could not have gone through this as effortlessly as it was at some times with him,” she continued of the 42-year-old. “It was such a struggle to go through every day, but he was there making the hard things so much easier. He was making the things that made me really emotional less sad and just made me feel really protected and safe.”
No wonder she gushed that raising their little fam is “really, really fun.”
The proof is in the pics. Check out the actress’ sweetest moments with her crew.
Welcome Méi
On Sept. 22, 2024, Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced they had welcomed their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate one week prior.
Baby Girl
Olivia and John shares several pics in their birth announcement for their baby girl, including this sweet photo of the three in the hospital.
Mother of Two
As part of her birth announcement for baby Méi, Olivia shared this pic of the two enjoying a sweet moment.
Family of Four
Méi joins big brother Malcolm, who was born in 2021. After her birth, Olivia and John shared pics of one of their first outings as a foursome.
Baby Bliss
Olivia also shared this pic of newborn Méi catching some zzz’s.
Time to Celebrate
John and Olivia celebrated Malcolm’s second birthday in November 2023.
Way to Go, Idaho
The parents took Malcolm to the Gem State in June 2023.
Little Moments
Olivia shared this photo of her family of three on Father’s Day 2023.
Life’s a Beach
John and Olivia hit the beach with Malcolm in March 2023.
Let Them Eat Cake
The couplerang in theirMalcolm’s first birthday in November 2022, with Olivia joking that her mom Kim was getting “impatient” with the cake-cutting.
Making Memories
John celebrated his 40th birthday with Olivia and Malcolm in August 2022.
Doting Dad
Olivia snapped a sweet moment between John and their son on stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in April 2022.
New Parent Pals
The family of three posed alongside fellow parents Dan Levy and Rachel Specter with their daughter Penny.
4 Months
Olivia and John celebrated Malcolm turning 4 months old on March 24, 2022.
Birthday Boy
“Daddy” John cuddled with Malcolm on his 4-month birthdate before heading out to Texas.
Mommy & Me
The actress shared, “It’s been 4 months since the happiest, chillest baby came into my world.”
Love at First Sight
John peered over at his baby boy in this throwback photo from his birth. The comedian wrote in March 2022, “Four months ago I met a 6 lb boy who changed my life forever.”
Boys Reunited
Olivia captioned this adorable embrace with a teddy bear emoji.
In the Family
Olivia shared a pic of Malcolm with his grandma a.k.a. the “retired tiger mom.”
“Buttered Biscuit”
Olivia gushed over her baby boy.
Baby Playdate
Olivia and John introduced Malcolm to friends Henry Golding and Liv Lo Golding, as well as the couple’s daughter Lyla, in January 2022.
Dads on Duty
John and Henry were seen laughing as they held up their tiny tots.
New Moms
The friends snapped a selfie while introducing their babies.
First Friends
As Olivia wrote, “Malcolm met Lyla today.”
Sweater Weather
Olivia and John were pictured arm-in-arm during a sweet moment, seemingly gazing at their little one in January 2022.
A Visit From Uncle Pete
“Uncle” Pete Davidson visited Malcolm in January 2022.
Baby Kisses
John gave his son a kiss on the cheek.
Shhh!
Malcolm fell asleep in dad’s carrier during an outing at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, Calif.
New Year Together
The Newsroom actress celebrated New Year’s Day 2022 with a new pic of Malcolm.
A Walk With Dad
John shared a selfie with his Malcolm, kept cozy in a blue beanie, while they took a walk.
