Who is the real Malin Akerman?
A. I’m pretty much down-to-Earth. I’m pretty calm. I’m married. Q. To a crazy Italian drummer. A. He’s not a crazy drummer. Our marriage is not what people assume because I’m an actress and he’s a musician. We stay home at night, and I cook dinner. My husband does session work so he’s home a lot. He doesn’t have crazy fans following him around. It’s a pretty calm life. Q. But we’ve seen your films and your Maxim photo spread. Who’s that Malin? A. That’s my alter-ego movie person. Q. And what is she really like? A. I’m still trying to figure that out. But that’s why I love this business. I can play all the different sides of me. Films are like my therapy. Q. This is the first movie in which your looks weren’t the focus of the role. A. And I liked that. Q. Coming from the world of modeling, did you expect Hollywood to see you only as a sex object? A. I understand how it works, and I’m not easily offended. I know I’ve benefited from my looks. These legs go far. But, as long as it’s a meat
