[7][15] The film was edited by Francesco Sondelli, the guitarist for alternative rock band Ozono. [23] Åkerman's performance garnered more positive reviews; Desson Thomson of The Washington Post called her a "fabulous comic partner" to Stiller,[22] while Roger Moore of Times Herald-Record asserted that she had outperformed him. It's funny because the Swedes claim me as their Swedish pride and the Canadians call me their Canadian girl. She was studying psychology when she returned back to modeling. [11], Åkerman made her acting debut on the Canadian science fiction series Earth: Final Conflict in 1997, in a smaller role as a robot. Her mother’s name is Pia Sundstrom and father’s name is Magnus Akerman. I've always felt so different from how I look. [52] As her character has alopecia, Åkerman shaved off her eyebrows and wore a bald cap to cover her hair. Her mother, Pia (Sundström), is a model and aerobics instructor, and her father, Magnus Åkerman, is an insurance broker. [91], Åkerman was a main cast member on Yahoo! Åkerman was born on 12 May 1978, in Stockholm, Sweden, to aerobics teacher and part-time model Pia (née Sundström) and insurance broker Magnus Åkerman. The actor surprised Akerman at her apartment with a bouquet of flowers and headed over to Malin's favorite Brooklyn spot, making it obvious that Jack had done his homework! [141] In October 2017, Åkerman announced her engagement to British actor Jack Donnelly. [137] Apart from speaking fluent English and Swedish, she also speaks French and Spanish. I love when you get to work with people you know because there's so much more trust, and you're much more willing to be vulnerable in a scene with someone you trust. Malin Akerman Family; Father: Magnus Akerman: Mother: Pia Sundström: Sister: Jennifer Akerman, Mikaela Akerman: Brother: None: Qualification/Education; School: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: College: North Toronto Collegiate Institute, York University: Relationship Status [5] Her mother divorced again in Åkerman's teenage years. [63] Åkerman was offered the role during a screening of Women in Trouble. You really bring up your game. Her father was a doctor but when Malin was only 5 her parents divorced and her father moved back to Sweden. [6] She also has a tattooed Z on her right wrist, honouring her then-husband, Italian musician Roberto Zincone. I did catalog work in Toronto to make money so that I could go to school. Malin was born in Stockholm, Sweden and raised in Toronto, Canada. [13] Sondelli asked Åkerman to help the band with song lyrics and later asked her to sing. The guys were like, 'Just seeng!' So of course, women are complicated. (December 1, 2018) Married her boyfriend of nearly 2 years. [5][8] In 2002, she received a role in the film The Utopian Society. Malin had stayed in Canada with her mom who encouraged her to get into the entertainment business. Women's bodies are so beautiful. Malin Akerman turns a tattoo of her ex husband Roberto Zincone into ink to honour her son Sebastian '@josecordova thx for the beautiful tattoo ;) #miamiink (sic),' she captioned the image. [33] Åkerman rehearsed with "months of hardcore training" and went on a very strict diet. [6] They eventually started dating and married in Sorrento, Italy in June 2007. [50][51], In 2010, Åkerman co-starred as Annie in the Josh Radnor-directed comedy-drama film Happy. I always love the quirky stuff, which is why I love 'Childrens Hospital.' I loved 'Pan's Labyrinth.' [72] Åkerman played Eva, a woman at the commune. She co-starred in four feature films in 2012, including the comedy Wanderlust and the musical film Rock of Ages. [135], Åkerman was born in Sweden and grew up in Canada; she has "conflicting feelings" for the two countries. Malin Akerman Biography. We all have our moods, ups and downs. [11] She wore a brunette wig, high heels and an uncomfortable latex costume, which provided little protection when performing stunts, and she often bruised herself during filming. [122] Critical reception was mixed, with some critics deeming it a "brainless blockbuster". In particular, Akerman is portraying the roles of Margot and Molly in the movies Sleepover and Friendsgiving respectively. Kad, Other Works In '87, I was about 9 years old, and so at that point I was wearing, like, fluorescent green T-shirts and acid-wash jeans and leg warmers, and my hair was in a ponytail with a scrunchie and I had the teased bangs that were up in a rainbow shape. 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That really pushes the envelope of comedy. [9], Åkerman's mother introduced her to modelling while she was still in primary school. [15], In 2004, she got a small role in the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,[7] but considered moving back to Canada as most of her auditions failed. [76][77] She had a supporting role in the 2012 rock musical film Rock of Ages, based on the stage production of the same name. Her breakthrough role came when she was cast as Silk Spectre II in Watchmen (2009). Publicity Listings ", "Malin Åkerman on Romantics, Romcoms and Her Surprising Truth About Improv", "Malin Akerman's Husband Files for Divorce", "Malin Akerman Is Engaged to Jack Donnelly! [133][134] In 2020, Åkerman played the lead role of Ally in the CBS comedy pilot The Three of Us which was created by Frank Pines. I dated the drummer of the band. Åkerman was born on 12 May 1978,[2][3] in Stockholm, Sweden, to aerobics teacher and part-time model Pia (née Sundström) and insurance broker Magnus Åkerman. He pulls out chairs. She has both Swedish and Canadian citizenship. That concept is so weird to me. Malin Akerman … I wouldn't have made it past the first round of American Idol auditions. [60] The film premiered in September 2010 on limited release to generally negative reviews. Akerman was born in Stockholm, Sweden to a model mother and an insurance broker father. Now It's Gone", "Exclusive: BTS 'Trophy Wife' with Malin Akerman", "Take Me To The Pilots '13: ABC's 'Trophy Wife, "Fall TV First Impression: ABC's Trophy Wife", "The Only 13 New TV Shows Worth Watching This Fall", "Fall 2013 TV Preview: ABC's 'Trophy Wife, "Sundance 2015 review: I'll See You In My Dreams – bereaved nan finds self in pot", "The Final Girls is a dopey horror spoof with a heart of gold", "Never mind Oscar, here's the 2016 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Nominees Ballot! Ranked #92 in the 2011 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World". Malin Akerman is noted for appearing in nude scenes. After her mother remarried they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Her mother is Pia Åkerman Sundström. I love a good Slash guitar riff. [109], Åkerman acted in two feature films in 2016, Misconduct and The Ticket, both of which received limited release. [140] The couple separated in November 2013, and Zincone filed for divorce later that month. Malin is the daughter of a model (mother) and an insurance broker (father). Profession ... Magnus Akerman--Father. [18] The film was a box office bomb and received largely critical reviews. In the early 2000s, Åkerman had several smaller television and film parts in both Canadian and American productions, including The Utopian Society (2003) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). It's very charming. [91][92] Åkerman also served as a producer. I want to do a leading-lady role in a film - absolutely. You can always tell when a person is acting. You've got to allow yourself the things you enjoy or you'll just be miserable. [27] The film was shot during the summer of 2007,[28] and was released in January 2008 to weak critical reception as it was considered "clichéd and mostly forgettable". Anytime you get to work with an actor who is beyond you in experience and talent, I feel like they make you a better actor. Åkerman is also a producer on the project. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Who doesn't love a funny girl who can look sexy at the same time? [104] Criticism was also directed towards ABC for giving the series a poor time slot. As of recently, she is gaining attention for her roles in upcoming movies, Sleepover and Friendsgiving. I would love to interview Dave Grohl. [115] Since 2016, Åkerman has been a main cast member on the Showtime drama series Billions, playing the role of Lara Axelrod, the wife of billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod, portrayed by Damian Lewis. 505.5k Followers, 683 Following, 1,517 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Malin Akerman (@malinakerman) Malin Akerman is getting in plenty of time with her family amid the COVID-19 pandemic.. [29] The film was more successful commercially, with a gross of US$160 million. Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are really amazing, lovely people and really great comedic actors. 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