“A Warrior!”: Olivia Munn Praised For Proudly Showing Mastectomy Scars In New Photoshoot
Olivia Munn Shows Off Her Mastectomy Scars In A SKIMS Marketing Campaign
Pictured above is the topless version of Olivia for a new campaign by W.
This photo is of the scar on Olivia’s breast from having double mastectomy surgery, which she underwent last year when diagnosed with breast cancer.
The original plan was to cover the scars with makeup and clothing, but the star decided to keep them visible, and the brand wholeheartedly supported her decision.
Olivia Munn proudly displayed her double mastectomy scars in a new photoshoot for SKIMS
“I decided I was done being insecure about my mastectomy scars. Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought,” Olivia wrote on Instagram, along with photos from the shoot.
“I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending.”
To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SKIMS will donate 10% of all bra sales made from October 23 to October 31 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer.
“I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending,” the actress wrote
Fans praised Olivia’s decision to show off her scars in the campaign. One of them wrote, “Hell yeah, be proud, scars are stories of our lives; tell them and embrace them!”
“It’s beautiful and meaningful!!” a separate user commented.
“You are a warrior!” a third added, while a separate person said, “Well done Olivia. Always stunning.”
In March 2024, Olivia announced her diagnosis with a photo of herself in a hospital bed. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort, inspiration, and support on their journey,” the 44-year-old wrote.
As she explained in the post, she was diagnosed in March 2023 after her OB-GYN calculated her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment score during a routine appointment.
Olivia was diagnosed with Luminal B breast cancer in both breasts in March 2023
“The fact that she did saved my life. Dr. Aliabadi looked at factors like my age, familial breast cancer history, and the fact that I had my first child after the age of 30. She discovered my lifetime risk was 37%.
“Because of that score, I was able to get an MRI, which led to an ultrasound, which then led to a biopsy. The biopsy showed I had Luminal B cancer in both breasts. Luminal B is an aggressive, fast-moving cancer. 30 days after the biopsy, I had a double mastectomy.”
Had her OB-GYN not made that call, Olivia also wouldn’t have known about her cancer until more than a year later — during the following scheduled mammogram.
She has had multiple surgeries since her diagnosis, including a lymph node dissection and “nipple-sparing mastectomy” (surgery that preserves the nipples). She also underwent breast reconstruction and removal of her ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
