Actress Malin Akerman’s career has been on an upward trajectory since her breakout role on the short-lived Lisa Kudrow series The Comeback. Since then, Akerman has gone psycho in The Heartbreak Kid with Ben Stiller, played a superhero in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, and is currently starring in one of this year’s biggest comedy hits, Couples Retreat.

In the October issue of 944 magazine, Akerman talked about some of her upcoming projects and discussed the price of fame. For her next film, she’s taking a break from comedy for a dramatic role.

Yes, The Bang Bang Club — it’s based on a true story of two photojournalists’ journey through the end of Apartheid — I play the photo editor. The story’s incredible and it’s really raw. We used a lot of locals and shot in all the same places where things happened.

Akerman will return to comedy in writer-director Josh Radnor’s HappyThankYouMorePlease, an ensemble piece that Malin calls her “love.”

I play a woman with alopecia universalis. I shaved off my eyebrows for the part and wore a bald cap. It’s about all of our journeys to find love — and obviously I have added difficulties as a bald woman. It’s [about] her trying to stay positive.

The more projects Akerman does, the more famous she becomes, a situation she says is “manageable” for the time being.

I couldn’t imagine being Robert Pattinson right now. That would scare the sh– out of me. I’d rather be able to walk out the door have a life.

From Reelz Channel

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Entering the contest requires the submission of a story about a “connection wish” for a chance to win the grand prize, an all-expense-paid trip to make that connection happen! You can even pass the contest along to a friend! The winner will be selected and notified in December.

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I have just added 166 HQ captures of Malin from the movie “The Proposal”… Malin’s role was very small in this movie, but she did a great job in it, and the movie overall was very good! You can see the captures from the film by clicking on the gallery links below.

GALLERY LINKS:
– Movie Productions > 2009 – The Proposal > DVD Captures

I have uploaded over 800 captures of Malin from various videos… There are captures from promotion of “Couples Retreat”, news shows and over 400 captures from her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”!

GALLERY LINKS:
Television Appearances > Other Shows & Specials > Extra – October 2, 2009
Television Appearances > Other Shows & Specials > Entertainment Tonight – October 6, 2009
Miscellaneous > Captures > Self Magazine – October 2009 Cover Shoot
Miscellaneous > Captures > Hollywood Dailies – “Couples Retreat” Promotion
Miscellaneous > Captures > IGN – “Couples Retreat” Promotion
Television Appearances > Talk Shows & Interviews > Jimmy Kimmel Live – October 09, 2009

I have finally added photos of Malin from the public events that she has attended this past month into our gallery! There is over 140 new photos and new events added as well! You can view all the new photos by clicking on the gallery links below…

GALLERY LINKS:
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Get Schooled” Los Angeles Conference And Premiere
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Love Happens” Los Angeles Premiere
Public Appearances > From 2009 > Kari Feinstein Primetime Emmy Awards Style Lounge
Public Appearances > From 2009 > HBO Emmys After Party
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Couples Retreat” Press Conference
Public Appearances > From 2009 > Feeding America’s Rock A Little, Feed A Lot Benefit Concert
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Couples Retreat” German Photocall
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Couples Retreat” German Premiere
Public Appearances > From 2009 > “Couples Retreat” London Photocall

Malin Akerman has said that her new film Couples Retreat is more realistic than other movies about relationships.

The actress told Parade that the comedy was unusual in that it showed the sides both of men and women rather than one or the other.

Akerman said: “The one thing that drew me to the script from the beginning was that it was about couples and real relationships, which you don’t usually see in movies.

“Usually, it’s the guys’ club, or you have all the women together, like in Sex And The City.”

She added: “I know people are always fascinated with Hollywood relationships where there does seem to be a lot of brief encounters.

“You see stars who get married two weeks after they meet, which, of course, is going to end up most likely in a divorce. I’d say maybe 2% of the time you’ll end up having a fabulous, long-lived relationship. So you have to be careful and not just fall into something.”

Earlier this year, Akerman told DS that she was happy to be “one of the guys” in the primarily male cast of superhero movie Watchmen.

From Digital Spy

Playlist: Malin Akerman of Couples Retreat
“I play kazoo! It’s a really great rock instrument,” laughs Malin Akerman.

Malin has quite the musical sensibility, and it’s one of the reasons that she steals the show more than a few times in Couples Retreat. Her sense of rhythm makes for some impeccable comedic moments. That style probably has something to do with her other gig, fronting The Petalstones. Despite a deep love for music, she doesn’t always have her iPod blaring on set though.

“I don’t really listen to music to get into character,” she continues. “The only time I did was during Watchmen before fight scenes. All I listened to was heavy metal like Primus and the hardest stuff you can think of.”

Typically, Malin dabbles in almost every genre though. She shared her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature. Check it out below and don’t miss her in Couples Retreat in theaters everywhere now!

Malin Akerman’s Playlist:

1. The Rolling Stones

2. Led Zeppelin

3. Metallica

“I’m listening to everything, really. I’m a big fan of old rock n’ roll. I love The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Metallica.

4. Rilo Kiley

“I love Rilo Kiley right now; I’m hooked on them.”

5. Kings of Leon

“I have to say I’m insanely in love with Kings of Leon. I think women can agree! The singer has got a sexy voice [Laughs]. They’re just sexy!”

From Artist Direct