Malin Akerman was born in Stockholm but she grew up in Canada. Her story isn’t one of instant success but of perseverance and hard work. She started at an early age of five as a child model with small gigs and commercials until she won the prestigious Ford Supermodel Contest in Canada at the age of seventeen. This prompted her to pursue a career in acting showcasing her natural blond hair that complements her natural Swedish features. One of her earliest gigs was a commercial back in 1997 for Noxzema where she was played a drive-thru waitress that has her blond hair up in a simple bun.
It was a bit of a struggle for her at the start with only small roles and guest appearances on TV while she was in Canada so she moved to Los Angeles to fully dive into the life of an actress. Her struggles continued there and for a while, she worked as a waitress while she went to hundreds of auditions. When she was 20 years old, she made her film debut as a simple blond unnamed co-ed student in the movie “The Skulls”.
She continued to work hard and kept getting small roles here and there. Just as when she was thinking of moving back home, she landed a major supporting role in the HBO series “The Comeback”. She played the character of Juna that has long and tousled blond hair with gorgeous beach waves. This role opened up a lot of opportunities for her and she was finally getting decent offers. For a time, she became the lead singer of the rock band Ozono wherein she rocked the stage wearing short skirts and tousled blond hair with black streaks.
She moved on from her band and continued her acting career. This is the time when she got into the romantic comedy genre and her career blossomed. She became known as the quirky blond lady from “Heartbreak Kid” and “27 Dresses”. She eventually got her biggest role in “The Watchmen” where she wowed the audience with her acting chops and long brown hair with blunt bangs.
Malin Akerman is now a seasoned actress and a mom with millions of adoring fans. She revealed one of her hair secrets to Us Magazine in an interview saying that she stands by second-day hair. “Second-day hair is great. I love a messy head and kind of that bed-head sexy look.” Aside from this messy hairstyle, she has also shown a lot of different variations to her naturally blond hair. Here are Malin Akerman’s hairstyles over the years.
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Last October 17, 2019, Malin Akerman was at the premiere of “Living With Yourself” at the Arclight Theatre wearing a detailed blouse and a slick updo with an invisible bun.
Malin Akerman attended the HBO post-Emmy Party at the Pacific Design Centre last September 23, 2019, wearing bold lips with her blue velvet dress and slick blond ponytail.
Malin Akerman arrived for the ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ World Premiere last June 26, 2019, in Hollywood with her wispy bangs and loose tousled hair.
Malin Akerman’s bright blond hair with beach waves matches well with her sunny dress at the 29th Annual Environmental Media Awards at the Montage Hotel last May 30, 2019.
Akerman wore a simple green dress to pair with her center-parted tousled bob hairstyle at the Art of Elysium 12th Annual HEAVEN Celebration last January 5, 2019 in Los Angeles.
The lovely actress had a bright smile with a side-parted wavy bob hairstyle and a black dress at the HBO’s Official 2018 Emmy After Party held at the Pacific Design Center last September 17, 2018.
Malin Akerman’s colorful sheer dress was complemented by her tousled curly blond hair when she attended the Rampage film premiere last April 11, 2018, at the Cineworld, Leicester Square.
Malin Akerman wore a sophisticated and sexy black dress at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Rampage’ held at the Microsoft Theater last April 4, 2018. It pairs well with her tousled long wavy hair and wispy bangs.
Actress Malin Akerman attended the “mother!” premiere at Radio City Music Hall last September 13, 2017, in New York City wearing a floral white dress elevated by her simple yet elegant side-parted blond bangs and wavy hairstyle.
Malin Akerman was elegant and beautiful with this straight medium-length hairstyle with curtain bangs during the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Awards Celebration last January 28, 2017.
Malin Akerman wore a tousled, wavy bob with side-swept bangs for the LA Special Screening of The Space Between Us last January 17, 2017.
The actress attended the Billions Season 2 Premiere at Cipriani’s last February 13, 2017, wearing a dark red romper paired with a sleek and straight half-up hairstyle.
Malin Akerman had a short and curly hairstyle that resulted in this gorgeous golden afro look during The Art of Elysium Ninth Annual Heaven Gala last January 9, 2016.
The pretty actress wore a casual loose high bun hairstyle last October 22, 2016, for the 26th Annual Environmental Media Awards.
Malin Akerman was at the Red Nose Day 2016 Special at Universal Studios last May 26, 2016, with a bright blue romper to match her fresh and sunny straight bob hairstyle with eye-skimmer bangs.
Malin Akerman arrived at the Weinstein Company and Netflix 2016 Golden Globes After Party last January 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the detailed light gray dress to match her elegant and slick updo.
The talented actress was at the Monster Jam Celebrity Night last January 16, 2016, in Anaheim with a rocker chic ensemble and a casual tousled side-swept blond bob hairstyle.
This wavy bob with side-swept bangs, worn by Malin Akerman during the 2015 Teen Choice Awards, looked adorable and fun with a touch of vintage vibe to a modern fashion.
The actress was at the Entourage Movie Premiere last May 2015 wearing a simple black dress, bright smile and a polished, side-parted bob hairstyle.
Last January 11, 2015, Akerman attended The Weinstein Company/Netflix Golden Globes After Party with her long blond pixie haircut that is almost a short bob with side-swept bangs.
The gorgeous Malin Akerman brought a wow factor with her voluminous slicked back style that is almost like a female pompadour during the San Andreas World Premiere last May 26, 2015.
Malin Akerman was at the Safe Kids Day LA last April 26, 2015, in Los Angeles wearing a bright smile paired with her short bob styled to a half-up semi-pompadour look.
Malin Akerman was photographed in mid-laughter with this slightly tousled, wavy bob last February 26, 2014, for the Global Green USA Pre-Oscar Event.
Malin Akerman totally pulled-off this medium-length slicked back hairstyle during the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a maroon detailed dress and red lips.
Malin Akerman’s light blonde hair was styled in a sophisticated pinned-up hairstyle to match her detailed dress at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, January 18, 2014.
The actress showcased her simple and sunny beauty when she attended the Alliance for Children’s Rights’ 22nd Annual Dinner with a slightly tousled bob cut last April 7, 2014.
Malin Akerman’s waves had subtle highlights as it cascades down her shoulders and were tousled to perfection at the 2014 People’s Choice Awards.
The actress was confidently elegant with her pixie hairstyle that was slicked back with a bit of pompadour look during the 2014 Environmental Media Awards.
Malin Akerman arrived at the Safe Kids Event last April 5, 2014, in West Hollywood wearing a casual outfit and a matching relaxed and loose wavy bob hairstyle.
Malin Akerman pulled off this sophisticated yet simple look with her sleek and tight upstyle paired with a black high-fashion gown during the Creative Emmys 2013.
Malin Akerman was incredibly adorable with her tousled and layered bob with bangs during the Disney Media Networks International Upfronts last August 4, 2013.
Malin Akerman had a sophisticated red dress paired with her loose blond waves and side-swept bangs at the ABC Summer 2013 TCA Party.
The actress an appearance with a high-fashion white romper and a side-swept, straight hairstyle to emphasize her earrings. The event was held last October 1, 2013, at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California, United States.
Last November 9, 2013, the actress arrived at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby Gala with a simple and confident aura to her messy upstyle paired with loose side-swept bangs and simple make-up.
Malin Akerman and her baby bump arrived at the WB/In Style Golden Globe Party last January 13, 2013, in Hollywood. She was wearing a detailed blue gown and lovely waves to her shoulder-length blond hair.
Malin Akerman attended the Environmental Media Awards last October 19, 2013, in Burbank. She showcased her elegant and slick bun hairstyle and her white sexy dress complemented by beautiful black shoes.
Malin Akerman was at the 65th Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater last September 22, 2013, wearing a gorgeous white dress that makes stand out on the red carpet. This is paired well with a slightly loose updo with tendril bangs.
Malin Akerman attended the PaleyFest Previews last September 10, 2013, in Beverly Hills with her signature bright smile and her center-parted blond wavy layers which were given a slight tousle for volume.
The 2013 ESPY Awards last July 17, 2013, bore witness to Malin Akerman’s beautiful loose wavy blond hairstyle and simple blue dress paired with smoky eyes.
Malin Akerman was quite stylish and lovely in the black-on-black ensemble that makes her bright blond loose waves stand out at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2013 Party.
Malin Akerman had a retro look with her colorful dress and curly bob with side-swept bangs at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Wanderlust” held at the Mann Village Theater last February 16, 2012.
Malin Akerman’s loose and tousled beach hair has subtle highlights at the Spike TV’s 6th Annual “Guys Choice” Awards held at the Sony Studios in Los Angeles last June 2, 2012.
Malin Akerman’s sexy black and the silver dress were paired with a side-parted wavy hairstyle with highlights at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Rock of Ages’ held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre last June 8, 2012.
Malin Akerman attended the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Battleship’ held in Los Angeles last May 10, 2012. Her bright smile matches her bright blond hair that has a loose and wavy style to its layers.
Malin Akerman attended the 2012 Primetime Creative Emmy Awards last September 15, 2012, in Los Angeles with this simple side-parted bob hairstyle shining bright with the sun.
Malin Akerman showed her support for Jennifer Aniston at her Walk of Fame Ceremony last February 22, 2012, in Hollywood. The actress wore a simple pink woven dress and her blond layers were slightly tousled and wavy.
Malin Akerman’s shoulder-length blond hair was perfectly styled into this layered wavy masterpiece at the Golden Globes 2012 After Party: WB / In Style last January 15, 2012.
Malin Akerman showcased her blond hair with a half-up hairstyle and wavy side-swept bangs at the “Nobody Walks” Los Angeles Premiere last October 2, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Malin Akerman’s perfect teeth and smile paired well with her straight and simple bob hairstyle at the 2012 Environmental Media Awards last September 29, 2012, in Burbank.
Malin Akerman was sporting a simple low ponytail with subtle brown highlights to complement her sequined dress for the Rock Of Ages Premiere, Odeon Leicester Square in London last October 6, 2012.
Malin Akerman had a simple straight blonde hairstyle with side-swept bangs for a classy pairing to her white dress at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards last February 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Malin Akerman’s usually blond waves were dyed and highlighted to a more brownish tone at the Tesla Worldwide Debut of Model X last February 9, 2012 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles.
Malin Akerman was at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Sucker Punch” held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater last March 23, 2011. She wore a bold and sexy red dress that complements her simple tousled loose hairstyle.
Last January 5, 2011, Malin Akerman attended the 2011 Peoples’ Choice Awards in downtown Los Angeles wearing a white textured dress to brighten up her dark blond tousled waves with highlights.
Malin Akerman wore her hair beach waves with a brown tinge to the tousled curls at the 4th annual Icons & Idols party in West Hollywood, California last August 28, 2011.
Malin Akerman was at the “People’s Choice Awards” 2011 Nominations Announcement in West Hollywood with her sunshine smile that is complemented by her blond layered and tousled waves on her shoulders.
Malin Akerman’s bright smile was as bright as her layered shoulder-length blond hair that is given a slight tousle by the end at the Bvlgari Hosts Fundraiser for Save The Children last January 13, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Last August 23, 2010, Malin Akerman was at the Los Angeles premiere of “Going The Distance” held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Los Angeles. She was wearing a strapless bustier dress and a long wavy blond tousled hairstyle.
Malin Akerman struck a pose when she arrived at the HBO’s Annual Post Emmy Awards Party last August 29, 2010, in West Hollywood, California. She wore a sexy two-piece outfit paired with a simple high ponytail hairstyle.
Malin Akerman showcased her blond hair with this long side-parted bob paired with a deep purple short dress at the Montblanc Charity Cocktail at the Soho House in Los Angeles last March 6, 2010.
Malin Akerman arrived at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California last January 31, 2010, wearing a simple silver dress paired with a messy updo that has a slightly reddish-brown tone and highlights.
Malin Akerman’s hair was styled into this half-up pinned hairstyle that makes it look like a pixie cut. This was taken last November 13, 2010, at the MOCA’s Annual Gala “The Artist’s Museum Happening”.
Malin Akerman walked the runway at the ‘Fashion For Relief Haiti’ show during the fall 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last February 12, 2010, in New York with her signature wavy blond shoulder-length hair slightly tousled.
Malin Akerman was at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Watchmen’ in Hollywood last March 3, 2009. Her brown detailed dress was a nice match for her messy updo that has reddish-brown highlights.
The actress Malin Akerman was at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Proposal” held at the El Capitan Theater last June 1, 2009. She had an elegant blue outfit to complement her tousled blond waves with highlights.
The actress was seen with a groovy loose half-up hairstyle to match her casual ensemble at the World Premiere of “Love Happens” held at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood last September 15, 2009.
Last September 9, 2009, Malin Akerman was at the HBO Post EMMY Party held at the Pacific Design Center. She wore a simple blue silk dress and a blond bob hairstyle with sweet side-swept bangs.
Malin Akerman was at the October 5, 2009, Los Angeles Premiere of “Couples Retreat” held at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. She showcased her tan skin and sun-kissed beach waves with highlights and side-swept bangs.
Last May 31, 2009, Malin Akerman attended the 2009 MTV Movie Awards wearing a slick and pinned updo that is neat and sophisticated to pair her smoky eyes.
Malin Akerman attended the September 8, 2009, Get Schooled Conference and the premiere of TV documentary at Paramount Studios. She had a relaxed and loose tousled wavy blond hair that has curls and layers.
Malin Akerman’s blond hair was dyed into this beautiful light brown tone and styled with simple layers at the Children Mending Hearts Gala held at the House Of Blues in Hollywood last February 18, 2009.
Malin Akerman had straight layers and wispy bangs to her blond hairstyle that complements her green dress at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘House Bunny’ last August 20, 2008.
The lovely actress was on the May 28, 2008, World premiere of ‘You Don’t Mess With The Zohan’ held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Her simple short black dress was paired with messy tousled blond waves.
Malin Akerman had youthful energy at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Eagle Eye’ held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood last September 16, 2008. Her straight and loose blond hair was complemented with subtle highlights.
The youthful actress Malin Akerman was at Spike TV’s ‘Scream 2008’ at the Greek Theatre last October 18, 2008. She wore a black corset bustier dress that is paired with a messy half-up wavy blond hairstyle.