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Olivia Munn Calls Daughter Méi "the Most Magical Gift" in Sweet 2nd Birthday Shoutout

As Olivia Munn and John Mulaney attended the 2026 Emmy Awards, the Your Friends & Neighbors actress shared a birthday message to the couple's daughter Mei during a Live From E! interview.

By Brahmjot Kaur Sep 15, 2026 12:55 PM
| Updated Sep 15, 2026 4:18 PM
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Watch: Olivia Munn Gives Birthday Shoutout to Daughter Méi, 2, at Emmys 2026

Olivia Munn made sure to celebrate her little girl at the 2026 Emmys.

Indeed, the Newsroom alum sent a direct message to her and husband John Mulaney's daughter Méi on her second birthday, which she can watch for future milestones.

"Méi Méi, I cannot believe I get to be your mommy," Munn said while addressing her daughter during an exclusive interview with Keltie Knight on Live From E!: 2026 Emmys Sept. 14. "It is the most magical gift." 

"I can't believe you're in the world," she continued, "and I truly can't believe that we can make someone that we love so much." 

Although the Your Friends & Neighbors actress—whose series was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, which ultimately went to The Pitt—had Méi on her mind, she was spending the evening with Mulaney at the biggest night in television. 

 After all, along with the Apple TV series earning a nomination, the comedian presented the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award to The Pitt's Noah Wyle. (See all the winners here.) 

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It was the perfect date night for the couple—who also share son Malcolm, 4—as Munn, 46, spent the evening alongside Mulaney, 44. But it was especially exciting as she prepares for fans to tune in to season three of Your Friends & Neighbors.

"We ended the second season with a big cliffhanger," she explained to Knight. "We start the third season—that we've just finished filming—where you see really how secrets really destroy not just you, but your friends and the people around you." 

But one thing that isn't a secret for Munn? Just how complicated motherhood has been as Méi continues to expand her vocabulary.

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"The only thing that's a bit confusing is that she says 'No' to things that she means no about, but also means yes? She will get mad if you don't know the difference," she told E! News in March. "Being in communication with a toddler makes you feel gaslit all the time." 

Munn playfully added, "I'm like, 'What's going on? I'm trying my best!'" 

Now, keep reading to see Munn and Mulaney do more than try their best while stepping out at the 2026 Emmys.

Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney

The late night host and his wife put their chemistry on display on the red carpet. 

Kaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphrey

Baby on board. The Flight Attendant alum and the Task actor attend the Emmys 2026 just four months after confirming Cuoco's pregnancy. 

Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola 

Another baby on board. The Mad Men actor's wife debuts her baby bump with a sweet date night moment. 

Grant Snow & Katherine LaNasa

No need to check the pulse on this sweet pair. The Pitt actress is supported by her husband of 12 years on the Emmys 2026 red carpet. 

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart

The Indiana Jones alum goes classic to let his wife's magenta gown take center stage. 

Kayla Radomski & Jason Segel

There's no shrinking the love for this pair. The Shrinking alum is supported by his longtime partner at the Emmys 2026. 

Stephen Colbert & Evelyn McGee 

A perfect pair, and some plaid. The Late Show host goes classic, while his wife took center stage in a grand plaid gown. 

Jason Bateman & Amanda Anka 

The Emmy winner and his wife of 25 years go classic on the red carpet. 

John Mulaney & Olivia Munn

The comedian and the X-Men alum walk the red carpet hand-in-hand. 

Brenda Song & Macaulay Culkin

This duo is running point on the Emmys 2026 red carpet. The Suite Life alum and Home Alone star step out together. 

Mariska Hargitay & Peter Hermann 

What's better than a date? Bringing the whole family. The Emmys 2026 host is joined by husband and their kids Andrew Hermann, Amaya Hermann and August Hermann. 

Matthew Rhys & Keri Russell 

A couple that Emmys together, stays together. The 2026 nominees turn their big night into a sweet date. 

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin

The Real Housewives alum and her husband put their nearly 30 years of marriage on display.