Malin Akerman
Birthday: 12 May 1978, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Birth Name: Malin Maria Åkerman
Height: 173 cm
Malin was born in Stockholm, Sweden and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her mother, Pia (Sundström), is a model and aerobics instructor, and her father, Magnus Åkerman, is an insurance broker. They moved ...Show More
I'm the type of person who doesn't want to sit alone in a restaurant or bar.
I'm the type of person who doesn't want to sit alone in a restaurant or bar.
Every time I'm in Canada I feel more Swedish, and every time I'm in Sweden I feel more Canadian. I b Show more
Every time I'm in Canada I feel more Swedish, and every time I'm in Sweden I feel more Canadian. I belong in both places and I love them both equally. It's funny because the Swedes claim me as their Swedish pride and the Canadians call me their Canadian girl. I'll take it all. Hide
I have this weird obsession with kids and old people falling. Like, funny falls. It is awful, but it Show more
I have this weird obsession with kids and old people falling. Like, funny falls. It is awful, but it's the thing that makes me laugh the most. Hide
I'm a big pasta fan. I'm a big Italian food fan. Anything Italian - I love cheese, mozzarella. Mozza Show more
I'm a big pasta fan. I'm a big Italian food fan. Anything Italian - I love cheese, mozzarella. Mozzarella is my favorite, so I have to say anything Italian, I'll take it. Hide
Modeling was never anything that was a career choice. I did catalog work in Toronto to make money so Show more
Modeling was never anything that was a career choice. I did catalog work in Toronto to make money so that I could go to school. Hide
I've always felt so different from how I look. I meet so many pretty girls who are like, 'Here I am! Show more
I've always felt so different from how I look. I meet so many pretty girls who are like, 'Here I am! Don't you want me because I look good?' That concept is so weird to me. I want to know, 'What else do you have going on?' Hide
I think we can leave mullets back in the '80s. I'm really not a big fan of them.
I think we can leave mullets back in the '80s. I'm really not a big fan of them.
I have been a goof my whole life. I wasn't really the popular girl in school and didn't have any boy Show more
I have been a goof my whole life. I wasn't really the popular girl in school and didn't have any boyfriends in high school because I was a nerd. I was a geek. Hide
I don't really have an issue with showing certain parts of my body. I'd rather not, but it's not a b Show more
I don't really have an issue with showing certain parts of my body. I'd rather not, but it's not a big deal. Growing up in Sweden, it's natural over there. Hide
The funny thing is that my husband couldn't be sweeter. He looks like this bad boy. He's got tattoos Show more
The funny thing is that my husband couldn't be sweeter. He looks like this bad boy. He's got tattoos and earrings and a mohawk, but when you talk to him and he's around you, he's such a gentleman. He holds doors for ladies. He pulls out chairs. He cooks. He cleans. Hide
They say that your second trimester is when you get most of your energy and it's the 'easiest' part Show more
They say that your second trimester is when you get most of your energy and it's the 'easiest' part of the pregnancy. Hide
[on Tom Cruise] There's an aura around him. He's professional, positive, upbeat, always smiling, alw Show more
[on Tom Cruise] There's an aura around him. He's professional, positive, upbeat, always smiling, always encouraging. I mean. it's crazy how huge a star he is, yet he's actually a real person, so down to earth. He engages everyone, cast and crew. Hide
I think it's critical in any character you play that it really is about reacting instead of acting. Show more
I think it's critical in any character you play that it really is about reacting instead of acting. You can always tell when a person is acting. Hide
When I get dolled up to go out, men turn their heads and I'm used to it. But I think all women are s Show more
When I get dolled up to go out, men turn their heads and I'm used to it. But I think all women are sexy and should embrace that side of themselves. Hide
I'd love to do all types of film, not just comedy, although I love comedy.
I'd love to do all types of film, not just comedy, although I love comedy.
I get horrified when I have to do table reads with the whole cast, because there's a lot of stutteri Show more
I get horrified when I have to do table reads with the whole cast, because there's a lot of stuttering coming from me, so I have to do a lot of prep. Hide
I love the Coen brothers. They're so brilliant, and they always surprise you in one way or another. Show more
I love the Coen brothers. They're so brilliant, and they always surprise you in one way or another. 'A Serious Man' was awesome. I like stuff like that, that kind of throws you for a loop. It takes you on a journey that is unexpected. Hide
Anytime you get to work with an actor who is beyond you in experience and talent, I feel like they m Show more
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. You really bring up your game. Hide
I am extremely lucky that I have a husband who is so supportive. He's not in the slightest bit jealo Show more
I am extremely lucky that I have a husband who is so supportive. He's not in the slightest bit jealous or worried about the things I do in certain scenes. Hide
I wouldn't have made it past the first round of American Idol auditions. It was months before our fi Show more
I wouldn't have made it past the first round of American Idol auditions. It was months before our first song was recorded. The guys were like, 'Just seeng!' And I was like, 'I don't know how to seeng! Can't I just play the triangle?' Hide
I shouldn't say this, but I always love the sidekicks. I want to do a leading-lady role in a film - Show more
I shouldn't say this, but I always love the sidekicks. I want to do a leading-lady role in a film - absolutely. But I find that a lot of times I get attracted to the sidekick role. They stand out a little more because they're quirkier, they're funnier, they're crazier. Hide
How can you not love a man banging on the drums? He knows how to keep a rhythm.
How can you not love a man banging on the drums? He knows how to keep a rhythm.
Turns out, I couldn't catch them - or even get close to them. I realized that sharks are amazing, be Show more
Turns out, I couldn't catch them - or even get close to them. I realized that sharks are amazing, beautiful animals who have absolutely no interest in checking me out. Hide
Those are my favorite kind of parts to do, just being a goofball and seeing how far you can go with Show more
Those are my favorite kind of parts to do, just being a goofball and seeing how far you can go with something until you're just way out of line. Hide
I'm gluten intolerant, so that automatically cuts carbs from my diet.
I'm gluten intolerant, so that automatically cuts carbs from my diet.
It's a great beauty tip, if you ever want to look five years younger, to shave off your eyebrows. It Show more
It's a great beauty tip, if you ever want to look five years younger, to shave off your eyebrows. It's amazing what it does. It really shaves off the years. Hide
Don't hate me, but I've always been skinny. I got lucky.
Don't hate me, but I've always been skinny. I got lucky.
I always love the quirky stuff, which is why I love 'Childrens Hospital.' That really pushes the env Show more
I always love the quirky stuff, which is why I love 'Childrens Hospital.' That really pushes the envelope of comedy. Hide
Who doesn't love a funny girl who can look sexy at the same time?
Who doesn't love a funny girl who can look sexy at the same time?
I never was shy, but as far as telling jokes, I'm the worst. I like physical comedy; it's where I fe Show more
I never was shy, but as far as telling jokes, I'm the worst. I like physical comedy; it's where I feel comfortable. Hide
I was a groupie for a year and followed a band. I dated the drummer of the band.
I was a groupie for a year and followed a band. I dated the drummer of the band.
I love seeing when actors go from one genre to the next because I feel like most of them can pull it Show more
I love seeing when actors go from one genre to the next because I feel like most of them can pull it off. Hide
I believe in eating as nutritiously as I can all the time... My mother raised me on fresh - rather t Show more
I believe in eating as nutritiously as I can all the time... My mother raised me on fresh - rather than processed - foods, and that's how I eat on a regular basis. Hide
I love a good Slash guitar riff. It's sexy!
I love a good Slash guitar riff. It's sexy!
People are all vulnerable in so many different ways. We go into survival mode a lot of times.
People are all vulnerable in so many different ways. We go into survival mode a lot of times.
I loved 'Pan's Labyrinth.' It transported me into another world. I like fantasy worlds; I love 'Lord Show more
I loved 'Pan's Labyrinth.' It transported me into another world. I like fantasy worlds; I love 'Lord of the Rings' as well, for that reason, because you really get to get out of reality and go somewhere else. Hide
When you live in L.A., it is easy to stay fit, as the weather is amazing.
When you live in L.A., it is easy to stay fit, as the weather is amazing.
I do love doing films; I love going out and creating different characters for each film, and not hav Show more
I do love doing films; I love going out and creating different characters for each film, and not having to be stuck with one role for many, many years. It's a creative liberty that I love. Hide
I would love to interview Dave Grohl. I just think he's an amazing musician, and I grew up listening Show more
I would love to interview Dave Grohl. I just think he's an amazing musician, and I grew up listening to Nirvana, so I have so many questions about that. Hide
Unfortunately, I like to feel a little stubble when I kiss. Women are too soft.
Unfortunately, I like to feel a little stubble when I kiss. Women are too soft.
I like when you watch a film and you feel like you're a part of somebody's life for an hour and a ha Show more
I like when you watch a film and you feel like you're a part of somebody's life for an hour and a half. Hide
There isn't a woman alive who doesn't have problems with her body. Including me!
There isn't a woman alive who doesn't have problems with her body. Including me!
I'm a tooth person... I like quirky teeth. My husband has little teeth with spaces in between them. Show more
I'm a tooth person... I like quirky teeth. My husband has little teeth with spaces in between them. He hates them and I love them. I like people with buckteeth, and I like it when they crinkle a bit. It's very charming. Hide
I can't walk by chocolate without eating it.
I can't walk by chocolate without eating it.
I always did TV commercials and made great money to put myself through school. That became guest sta Show more
I always did TV commercials and made great money to put myself through school. That became guest starring roles on TV shows. Hide
In '87, I was about 9 years old, and so at that point I was wearing, like, fluorescent green T-shirt Show more
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. It was crazy. Hide
I'm such a bad shopper for myself. I love fashion and all that kind of stuff, but that's sort of the Show more
I'm such a bad shopper for myself. I love fashion and all that kind of stuff, but that's sort of the last thing I want to do when I'm done with a film is go shopping. I want to just chill. Hide
I think Cate Blanchett is fabulous - she just shines in everything she does - and I'm a big Susan Sa Show more
I think Cate Blanchett is fabulous - she just shines in everything she does - and I'm a big Susan Sarandon fan. Hide
I meet so many pretty girls who are like, 'Here I am! Don't you want me because I look good?' That c Show more
I meet so many pretty girls who are like, 'Here I am! Don't you want me because I look good?' That concept is so weird to me. I want to know, 'What else do you have going on?' Hide
Women have a way of contorting things sometimes. We all have our moods, ups and downs. Or if the guy Show more
Women have a way of contorting things sometimes. We all have our moods, ups and downs. Or if the guy doesn't say anything when you walk out with a new top and the guy has no idea why you're mad at him. So of course, women are complicated. Hide
Nutella. I dig my spoon in and eat it straight out of the jar. I can easily go through one a week.
Nutella. I dig my spoon in and eat it straight out of the jar. I can easily go through one a week.
I love when you get to work with people you know because there's so much more trust, and you're much Show more
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. Hide
We all in real life put on these masks - we don't swear when we're around certain people... When we Show more
We all in real life put on these masks - we don't swear when we're around certain people... When we come home, when you're on your own I'm sure you're really different than when you're with your boss. Hide
I was always active as a kid. I was a professional figure skater for many years and I was a dancer, Show more
I was always active as a kid. I was a professional figure skater for many years and I was a dancer, so it's just been part of my life, and I think that creates a certain body type. Hide
I think recharging is important, absolutely. Every now and then, you need maybe a couple of weeks to Show more
I think recharging is important, absolutely. Every now and then, you need maybe a couple of weeks to just chill out and let your emotions balance themselves out a little bit. Hide
Women have a way of contorting things sometimes. We all have our moods, ups and downs.
Women have a way of contorting things sometimes. We all have our moods, ups and downs.
My only requirement for life is that I don't get stuck in a rut.
My only requirement for life is that I don't get stuck in a rut.
As a girl I wanted the Cyndi Lauper hairstyle, with the shaved side of the head, or the Sharon Stone Show more
As a girl I wanted the Cyndi Lauper hairstyle, with the shaved side of the head, or the Sharon Stone perm from 'Total Recall.' Hide
A lot of big studio films, which are fun and great, tend to have a formula, and you've seen it befor Show more
A lot of big studio films, which are fun and great, tend to have a formula, and you've seen it before, and it's a new version of it. Hide
I don't mind being goofy and silly. I love to make people laugh and I'm not self-conscious.
I don't mind being goofy and silly. I love to make people laugh and I'm not self-conscious.
I still get excited by working with big names. You have that initial moment of, 'Oh my goodness, I'm Show more
I still get excited by working with big names. You have that initial moment of, 'Oh my goodness, I'm going to work with Tom Cruise!' Hide
I have to say: 'Couples Retreat,' when we got that script, was a work in progress. What you see onsc Show more
I have to say: 'Couples Retreat,' when we got that script, was a work in progress. What you see onscreen is not at all what you saw in the first draft. There was a lot of rewriting during, before, and a lot of improv. That happens a lot with comedies I've been in. There's always a lot of improv, which is the magic of the moment. That's fun as well. Hide
You've got to allow yourself the things you enjoy or you'll just be miserable.
You've got to allow yourself the things you enjoy or you'll just be miserable.
People do think you're more intelligent if you have dark hair. But my husband definitely prefers me Show more
People do think you're more intelligent if you have dark hair. But my husband definitely prefers me as a blonde. Hide
Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are really amazing, lovely people and really great comedic actors.
Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are really amazing, lovely people and really great comedic actors.
I don't have a problem with being a woman. Women's bodies are so beautiful.
I don't have a problem with being a woman. Women's bodies are so beautiful.
Malin Akerman's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (253)
Malin Akerman'S roles
Katherine Petersen
Sam
Lila
Stella Zinman
Lara Axelrod
Eva
Dr. Valerie Flame
Debbie Harry
Riley Jeffers
Annie
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