"She must really love him": Netizens react to Olivia Munn staging interventions for John Mulaney during her pregnancy

American comedian and actor, John Mulaney, 42, recently shared insights into his recovery journey, including the instrumental role played by his wife, Olivia Munn, during her pregnancy. Speaking in his GQ Man of the Year interview on November 12, Mulaney described how Munn, six months pregnant at the time, staged personal interventions to aid his sobriety.

Olivia Munn not only supported him emotionally but also administered random drug tests, to help him stay on track. This disclosure has prompted a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans sharing their views on Munn’s unique approach to supporting John Mulaney’s recovery.

Fans on social media, particularly Reddit, quickly reacted to the revelations about Munn’s involvement in Mulaney’s recovery. One netizen wrote:

"I know people hate them together and think it’s a rebound for him or whatever, but she must really love him. That’s sounds insanely stressful and exhausting to drug test your partner," one user commented.

Netizens react to Olivia Munn staging interventions for John Mulaney during her pregnancy (Image via @goofus_andgallant/Reddit)

"From the beginning of this relationship everything’s been pointing to the fact that she has to herd him and help him be functional. I mean is that really what she wants ? Seems kind of horrible lol," another fan reacted.

"I’m actually surprised people think this is crazy. if your partner has a history of drug ab*se & you’re pregnant with their child, it absolutely makes sense to ask them to get a drug test," a user wrote.

Some comments reflected the admiration of many who see Munn’s actions as a testament to her commitment to Mulaney despite the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy, while some disagreed with the methods of the intervention.

"I get why she sees this as a worthy exercise, because he’s the father of her children, but my god it sounds exhausting" one user stated.

"I wouldn’t exactly describe spontaneously drug-testing your partner as ‘mini-intervention’ but each to their own," another reaction read.

"To be fair, this is why it is advised that addicts not get into relationships for some time while in recovery. It’s such a critical point in their journey where they need to focus on getting healthy," another Redditor wrote.

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John Mulaney reveals how Olivia Munn supported his recovery journey

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn, who began their relationship in May 2021, have since married and share two young children. Mulaney has publicly expressed his gratitude for Munn’s unwavering support, describing her as "incredible" during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. He has credited her with helping him navigate one of the most difficult phases of his life.

In the GQ interview, John Mulaney reflected on his struggle with dependency on substances like Klonopin and Xanax, which reached a peak in December 2020 when he checked himself into rehab. Recalling that period, he admitted:

"There was a time when I would have told you that I could not fly, sleep, or perform unless I had a Klonopin."

Talking about Munn's commitment to his recovery, Mulaney noted that the couple reached a mutual agreement that Munn would give him random drug tests, staging mini interventions. The comedian further added that this helps him remain consistent in his journey.

"It’s like a relief. I like to be able to not even have that be a question in her or anyone else’s mind. Something about peeing in that cup is like, I’m walking this walk. It gives me confidence."

John Mulaney remains active in comedy, revealing in his recent GQ interview that he is working on a unique six-night talk show project, John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A., scheduled to air live on Netflix in February. This series promises a quirky format and improvisational flair, showcasing Mulaney's versatility as a performer.