Olivia Munn thought she named her daughter after her mother - but it was based on a lie

Family & Parenting
15 May 2025 • 4:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Olivia Munn and John Mulaney named their daughter Méi June, believing "June" was their mother's nickname and a way to honour her.
  • Munn's mother had claimed people used to call her June, prompting the name choice.
  • After the birth announcement, Munn's mother showed little enthusiasm for the name and even suggested alternatives.
  • Munn later discovered her mother fabricated the nickname story simply to make conversation.
  • Despite the revelation, the couple decided to keep their daughter's name, Méi June.

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