Alright comedy fans you know John Mulaney right? The super funny stand-up guy from SNL with the relatable humor? Well he recently spilled the beans on his wedding to Olivia Munn and let me tell you it sounds like a Mulaney bit come to life. Prepare for some seriously hilarious wedding stories because this is good stuff.
Sam Waterston Officiated? Yep John Mulaney's Wedding Had a Surprise Celebrity Twist
So apparently John and Olivia's wedding wasn't some big Hollywood production . It was intimate and low-key at a friend's place in New York. But guess who officiated? None other than Sam Waterston. You know him from Law & Order and also Olivia's co-star from The Newsroom. Talk about an unexpected choice!
John explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live that Waterston apparently once offhandedly offered to officiate Olivia's wedding way back when. Mulaney being Mulaney was like "Why not?" and took him up on it. He joked that it was just "chit chat" but hey when Sam Waterston offers to marry you well you say yes. It's a fun detail that makes the whole wedding sound even more unique and personal.
Diaper Duty During "I Do's"? Son Malcolm Steals the Show (and Announces a Poop Emergency)
But wait the celebrity officiant is just the beginning. The real highlight of the wedding story involves John and Olivia's son Malcolm. He was a cute two-year-old in a little tux at the ceremony. And in true toddler fashion Malcolm decided to make his presence known during the vows.
Mulaney recounted that mid-ceremony Malcolm just casually announced "I'm pooping". Yes right in the middle of the serious wedding vows this little guy declares a diaper situation to the whole room. John described him as a "very sweaty little 2-year-old in a tuxedo" making the moment even funnier. Leave it to a toddler to bring things back to earth in the middle of a wedding.
Jimmy Kimmel as any good late-night host would of course had jokes. He pointed out the perfect timing of Malcolm's announcement. Mulaney hilariously agreed saying it was a real "in-the-moment kind of declaration". You can just picture the scene and it's comedy gold.
Méi June: The Sweet Reason Behind John and Olivia's Daughter's Name (It's Not Just a Pun!)
And speaking of family Mulaney also cleared up something about his daughter's name Méi June. He and Olivia welcomed their daughter back in September and some people wondered if the name was a joke. "Méi June Mulaney" does sound a little like "Mayonnaise" if you say it fast.
But John insists it was not meant to be funny. He explained to Jimmy Kimmel that the name is actually a tribute to Olivia's mom. Olivia's mom's name is Jung and they wanted to honor her with an "Americanized tribute" by using "June". Originally they were just going to name her June Mulaney.
Then John realized "June Mulaney sounds like John Mulaney" if you say it weird. So they changed it to Méi which means "plum" in Chinese. So her name is Méi June a sweet and meaningful name with a connection to Olivia's family. Despite the comedian in him John actually picked a pretty heartfelt name for his daughter.
From "Best Time of My Life" to Vietnamese In-Laws: Mulaney on Married Life and Family
John Mulaney seems genuinely happy about married life . He has called marrying Olivia Munn "the single greatest time in my life". He also joked that marrying into a big Vietnamese family has been "one of the most fun things I've ever done". He says his in-laws are "the best" and that they always call him by his full name "John Mulaney" which he finds hilarious and endearing.
It sounds like family life is suiting John well. He has gone from famously being a comedian whose "head was my only home" to a dad of two who sees the world in a whole new light. He has said that his kids make him "like the world a lot more". It's a sweet and wholesome side of John Mulaney that we don't always get to see amidst the stand-up jokes and observational humor.
Olivia's Support and Red Carpet Appearances: Power Couple Mulaney and Munn Step Out
Olivia Munn is clearly supportive of John too . She has been seen by his side at events like the SNL 50th Anniversary special and the Vanity Fair Oscars party. They seem to be a solid power couple navigating Hollywood life together. John even jokes about being "wildly wildly out of [Olivia's] league" saying she "could be with Mr. Richard Kind" instead. Self-deprecating humor is definitely still his thing even as a happily married dad.
Listing Hilarious Highlights from John Mulaney's Wedding Stories:
- Celebrity Officiant: Sam Waterston from Law & Order randomly officiated.
- Son's Mid-Vow Confession: Two-year-old Malcolm announced "I'm pooping!" during the ceremony.
- "In-the-Moment Declaration": Mulaney joked about the perfect timing of his son's diaper announcement.
- Simple Ceremony: Intimate wedding at a friend's home in New York with few guests.
John Mulaney: Keeping Us Laughing On and Off Stage (and Even at His Own Wedding)
So there you have it John Mulaney's wedding sounds like it was a perfect blend of sweet intimate and hilariously chaotic just like you might expect from him. From a Surprise celebrity officiant to a toddler's on-stage diaper announcement it is a wedding story to remember. And it is clear that John is loving married life fatherhood and still managing to keep us all laughing along the way. We can't wait to hear what funny stories he shares next!