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Actress Olivia Munn is not holding back when it comes to her thoughts on Blue Origin’s upcoming all-female space trip—the first of its kind in over 60 years. While the mission includes some big names like pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn, Munn isn’t impressed. In fact, she’s calling the whole thing expensive and, frankly, kind of pointless.
During her appearance on Today With Jenna and Friends on April 3, 2025, Munn got real about her concerns. As Katy Perry’s space adventure came up in conversation, Olivia questioned the entire purpose of the mission. “Why are we doing this right now?” she essentially asked, especially when the world is dealing with skyrocketing grocery bills and economic strain.
She didn’t sugarcoat her thoughts either. According to Page Six, Munn said, “I know this probably isn’t the cool thing to say. But there are so many other things that are so important in the world right now… What are you guys gonna do up in space?” She wasn’t just throwing shade at the concept—she genuinely questioned whether these high-profile trips are making any real difference for the people still on Earth.
One of her biggest concerns? The price tag. With inflation pushing everyday items like eggs to ridiculous prices, Munn pointed out how tone-deaf it seems to spend millions on a joyride to space. “I know this is probably obnoxious, but like, it’s so much money to go to space, and there are a lot of people who can’t even afford eggs,” she said bluntly.
And it wasn’t just about money. She also brought up the environmental costs. Rockets aren’t exactly gentle on the planet, and Munn questioned if these luxury space outings actually offer anything useful in return. “Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride? I think it’s a bit gluttonous,” she said. According to her, space travel used to be about advancing science and helping humanity. Now? It’s giving influencer vacation vibes.
Katy Perry, for her part, seems thrilled to be heading to space. She even joked, “Space is going to finally be glam.” But Munn’s comments show there’s a growing divide: on one hand, the hype around space tourism and female empowerment; on the other, frustration about spending millions on a “ride” when so many people are struggling to afford the basics.
Bottom line? Olivia Munn isn’t buying into the glitz of celebrity space travel. Instead, she’s asking the hard questions: “Who is this really helping—and is it even worth it?”