Olivia Munn Says She Refused a Seven-Figure NDA After ‘Traumatic’ Set Incident: ‘I just felt it was so wrong’

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In a candid conversation on Monica Lewinsky’s podcast, Olivia Munn spoke about an challenging incident that occurred on a film set. Although she didn’t disclose the movie or the exact details, she discussed how a studio proposed a substantial settlement—valued in millions—to her, but only if she agreed to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). However, she decided against signing it.

In her own words, she expressed that she had to lodge grievances with the studio, which led to a number of other related issues. Eventually, things escalated to such an extent that they offered her a substantial amount of money, apparently as a form of apology and recognition of the issue. However, this compensation came with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Although the amount was substantial, Munn found himself uneasy about approving the agreement. “In truth, I wouldn’t discuss this matter at all, as I wanted to move on. However, I made it clear that I wouldn’t sign an NDA, and they insisted I must.

The actress, well-known for voicing industry concerns, shared that the incident occurred during the initial phase of the #MeToo movement, a time when survivors who signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) were frequently criticized. “I simply felt it was so unjust,” she expressed. “This was the era, and this was when those who had signed NDAs were being accused, ‘You only did it for the money,’ so I was worried that speaking up might undermine any credibility attached to my voice.

Munn had concerns that the studio might breach their Non-Disclosure Agreement intentionally to tarnish her reputation. After consulting with a lawyer, she decided not to sign the agreement during the meeting, and expressed pride in her decision later on. “I recall feeling incredibly proud when I left—so proud of myself” she stated.

Pondering over her action, Munn acknowledged it was driven by anger, yet she remained firm in her decision. “To be honest, I didn’t even consider negotiation. All I could focus on was how disrespectful that felt.

As a passionate cinephile, I’ve never shied away from speaking out against misconduct within the Hollywood sphere. Back in 2017, I bravely accused director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment, recounting an incident where he allegedly exposed himself on the set of After the Sunset. More recently, in 2018, I raised my voice when I uncovered that director Shane Black had cast a registered sex offender in The Predator, ultimately leading to the actor’s exclusion from the movie.

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2025-02-20 17:14