Olivia Munn spills unexpected details on Kate Middleton’s recovery message

Olivia Munn has revealed she found comfort from Catherine, Princess of Wales, while recovering from breast cancer, after both opened up about life after treatment. 

The 45-year-old actress, diagnosed in 2023, said hearing the royal’s reflections helped her feel less alone during a difficult and emotional stage of recovery.

Speaking to People, Munn said comments from Catherine, Princess of Wales about adjusting to a “new normal” after cancer treatment “really touched” her. 

The royal, who was diagnosed in 2024 and later announced remission in 2025, spoke candidly about how the hardest part of the journey can often come after treatment ends. 

The Predator actress said the Princess’s words gave her “a sense of peace” at a time when she was struggling to make sense of her own recovery.

The Princess of Wales previously told patients during a visit to Colchester Hospital that many people expect life to simply snap back to normal once treatment is over, but in reality the post-treatment phase can be “really, really difficult”. 

She described finding a “new normal” as a roller coaster rather than a straight path forward. 

Your Friends and Neighbors star said the remarks echoed her own experience, particularly as she dealt with exhaustion, mood swings and ongoing medication side effects.

Munn, who underwent multiple surgeries for an “aggressive” form of breast cancer, admitted she often compared her recovery to others and felt isolated when her symptoms did not match those around her. 

“I thought I was the only one getting this,” she said, adding that hearing other survivors speak openly had been deeply reassuring. 

She continues to manage challenging medication side effects but says she remains focused on healing and rebuilding her strength day by day.

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