“I tend to get a lot of scripts in which people want me to play the trophy wife, which is frustrating because I want the interesting, meaty roles.”
That was actress Malin Akerman in 2009, then best known for supporting roles in movies such as The Heartbreak Kid, 27 Dresses, Couples Retreat and Watchmen.
Having made the switch from film to TV, Malin can now be seen playing the titular lead in a new comedy series on TV2.
The show’s title Trophy Wife.
In it, Malin plays young, blonde and beautiful Kate, who meets and quickly marries Pete, a late-middle-aged professional
