Instagram/@oliviamunnWith great passion, actress Olivia Munn made an impassioned plea for money to be put into women’s health care in the ‘Meet the Moment’ series with Kristen Welker. The discussion soon steered toward Munn’s breast cancer experience, eventually leading to a demand for systemic changes in how women’s rights, traditionally treated as curb-side matters or completely disregarded, are viewed.
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Her message was one that had to be loud and clear: “Women’s health should be a very serious priority and not an afterthought. There is money being spent on so many other things. And without women, there would be no life.” She went even further by writing that these men passing these laws have mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives. “Don’t you want to save them too?”
The actress voiced her support for both the moral and economic arguments to have money invested into women’s health because it is a win-win solution for all parties involved. “It takes so much less money to educate women on their options, to create options for women, to have the best health care possible. And that’s going to save you a lot of money,” she explained.
This post sparked a wave of reactions that echoed the sentiments of many, who expressed their dismay alongside Munn. One user posed the question of what do women lack in terms of healthcare, sparking a lively debate in the comments. Another dismissed this entire issue with a tone of irony: ‘Abortion on demand.’ Others cynically remarked that pharmaceutical companies make money while people are sick and not healthy.
The actress found herself some support, as quite a few people thanked Munn for standing up for change. “Thank you for fiercely advocating. You walk with purpose and it’s so inspiring,” one wrote. Another commenter stated that they were more than late-diagnosed breast cancer survivors, thereby reinforcing her assertion of the failings of women’s health-care services.
Turning into a political discussion, some blamed the government for the way the healthcare system works today. “Healthcare is the priority and responsibility of the individual,” argued one user. “The federal government has no business being involved in the insurance industry.” Others blamed the drug manufacturers.
Undoubtedly, the entire Munn interview caused a stir in the cultural discourse concerning women’s rights, access to healthcare, and systemic discrimination. Whether this will prove enough to force a few politicians into her camp remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: She is sticking around.
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Coming into the last few seconds, Munn said, “Just help us help ourselves. That’s all we’re asking for,” and judging by the reaction to the interview, she is unquestionably far from alone in that plea.
