Malin is featured in the newest issue of “OK!” (US Edition) magazine! You can read her interview below and see photos from the photo shoot in our photo archive!
Malin Akerman rocks. Literally. The Swedish-born, Toronto-raised stunner started her career singing lead vocals for The Petalstones, and two years ago married the Italian band’s drummer, Roberto Zincone. Next up in her acting career, she stars in the rom-com Couples Retreat, out Oct. 9, alongside Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Kristin Davis.
“Vince is hilarious,” says Malin. “The things he comes up with? I don’t know how his brain works.” The 31-year old sat down with OK! in Malibu recently to dish on fashion, family — and why she shaved off her eyebrows!
Couples Retreat sounds like a blast. Was it a fun shoot?
We laughed a lot. It was a big group of comedians — Vince, Jon and Faizon Love. Basically high school kids telling jokes constantly. We were also on Bora Bora for three-and-a-half weeks, so you can’t complain.
Did you girl-bond with Kristen and Kristin?
Absolutely. Especially being on an island — you can’t go anywhere, so you all have dinner together. Kristen Bell and I stay in touch because we live really close.
You recently shaved your eyebrows off for your part in Josh Radnor’s upcoming HappyThankYouMorePlease. How come?
I play a woman who has alopecia universalis, a condition where you lose all the hair on your body — so yes, I had to shave off my eyebrows. We wrapped up my hair. I have a really big forehead, so it just looked like I had no hair.
Is your husband supportive of your career?
He gets more excited for me than I do when I get a role. When I do love scenes, it’s not his favorite thing, but I always introduce him to the people I’m going to make out with so he feels comfortable.
Is trust an important factor in your marriage?
Trust and communication. They have to be there from the beginning. You can’t change a person so don’t go into a relationship thinking that.
Any talk of children?
Yes. But we’re waiting a year or two. Before I started acting, I was [at Canada's York University] studying to be a child psychologist — I have an infinite love for kids. I’d like biological children but would also love to adopt, especially after going to Africa. There are so many orphans — why wouldn’t you help?
Malin and her “Couples Retreat” co-stars, Kristen Bell and Kristin Davis, are featured on the cover and inside October 2009 issue of “Self” magazine!
The magazine is in stores on September 22nd – you can also see some behind the scenes moments of their feature on Self.com.
What a day…at our October cover shoot we had over 500 pairs of jeans, 400 white shirts, 30 trays of jewelry from designers like Me&Ro and H.Stern, 250 berry-colored dresses, 250 pairs of shoes in 3 different sizes, not to mention each girl had their own hair and makeup team and individual shots to set-up. It was crazy. If there ever was a day I wished I was an octopus or I could have just split myself it three–that was it.
However, these three women were just AWESOME.
Malin was the first to arrive and she was such a dream. Warm, friendly, has that smile that makes you smile. And a body you could just die for. Basically, trying clothes on her was a piece of cake (I wish all my fittings were that easy).
Kristen Bell walked in second. What a dreamboat. Cute, sexy, and sporty all rolled into one. We had worked together a few years ago for Self, which she remembered (love her.) She also was so easy and fun. I was getting nervous for Kristin Davis since I just loved her on Sex in the City…
When she arrived she also was so cool and beautiful. And the first dress we tried was a perfect fit. She was very funny and comfortable with herself.
So even though I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off from one studio to the next (check out the behind the scenes video here,) the day went great because these women were so wonderful, beautiful and easy…go girls. I can’t wait to see their movie, Couples Retreat.
–Evyan
Malin is currently in the October 2009 issue of “Esquire” magazine! You can read the article and see 2 photos from her photoshoot here and the article here! I will be trying to pick up the magazine soon so we can have HQ scans from the issue.
The magazine is in stores now – so make sure you grab your copy!
Malin has been at the Cannes Film Festival to promote “The Bang Bang Club”. I have added almost 200 photos of her at various events – you can check them out by clicking on the thumbnails below!
GALLERY LINKS:
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – The Art of Elysium’s First Annual PARADIS
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – “The Bang Bang Club” Photo Call
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – “The Bang Bang Club” Cocktail Reception
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – Wilhelm & Karl Maybach Foundation Gaming Nite
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – Press Conference for Ischia Film & Music Fest
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – Akvinta Presents Hollywood Dominos
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – Spandau Ballet
Public Appearances > From 2009 > 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival – Dsquared2 Sunglass Boutique Opening
Michelle posted a scan a few days ago and here’s an article about Malin being in the top 5 (#4 spot) in the 2009 “The Hot 100″ list by “Maxim” magazine!
Here’s the Hot 100 for 2009 from Maxim:
1. Olivia Wilde
2. Megan Fox
3. Bar Refaeli
4. Malin Akerman
5. Mila Kunis
6. Eliza Dushku
7. Adriana Lima
8. Rihanna
9. Jordana Brewster
10. Jennifer Love Hewitt
Malin is #4 on Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2009 list. I’ve posted a scan of her in the gallery:
GALLERY LINKS:
Magazine Scans – Scans From 2009 – Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2009
Hey everyone! I just added some recent scans of Malin from a couple of magazines to the gallery:
Sci Fi Magazine (April 2009)
Women’s Health (March 2009)
