Summary: Malin Akerman is an actress best known for her roles in The Heartbreak Kid, Couples Retreat, and Showtime’s latest series, Billions. Today, Malin discusses how a tumultuous relationship with her mother shaped her career and personality (6:00), when she noticed she wanted to be an actor (11:00), and how becoming a parent moved her away from comedy and towards drama (23:00). Plus, Malin talks about how she prepares to go toe-to-toe with Maggie Siff in a scene (32:00) and the effect of being an outsider on playing American characters (36:00).<br><br>Topics mentioned:<br>Billions<br>Landmark Forum<br>The Complete Works of William Shakespeare<br>Rock of Ages<br>Trophy Wife<br>The Ticket<br>Tribeca Film Festival<br>The Heartbreak Kid<br><br>People mentioned:<br>Malin Akerman<br>David Levien<br>Neil Burger<br>Melissa Errico<br>Paul Giamatti<br>Oren Moverman<br>Maggie Siff<br><br>The Moment is brought to you by A&E’s hit series Bates Motel. Catch the new season when it returns Monday March 7th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on A&E. <br><br>Email: themomentbk@gmail.com<br>Twitter: @BrianKoppelman<br>iTunes: itunes.com/themoment
