World

'Hunting Wives’ star Malin Akerman ditches LA lifestyle for ‘dream’ of raising son like it’s the 1950s

Malin Akerman has embraced a simpler life in Connecticut, where raising her son like it's the 1950s has become a dream come true.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•2 min read•Updated November 13, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC
Key points
  • Other notable projects she's been a part of include "27 Dresses," "Watchmen," "Rock of Ages" and "Billions." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Akerman found renewed attention starring opposite Brittany Snow in the Netflix drama "The Hunting Wives," portraying the wealthy and manipulative Margo Banks.
  • He's out with the neighborhood kids biking with their fishing rods on their bikes, going to different ponds and fishing.'" ALISON SWEENEY HAS 'NO REGRETS' LEAVING LOS ANGELES FOR ARIZONA TO ESCAPE THE 'RAT RACE' "It is a dream," the 48-year-old actress admitted.
  • I was like, 'What are you guys doing?' He's like, 'I haven't seen our son for five hours.

Akerman opened up about how her family's move to Connecticut from Los Angeles gave her 13-year-old son a childhood that feels like a step back in time – and why she wouldn't have it any other way.

The "Hunting Wives" star shares her 13-year-old son with her first husband, Italian musician Roberto Zincone.

Additional details
  • CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The actress' breakthrough came in 2007 when she starred opposite Ben Stiller in the Farrelly brothers' comedy "The Heartbreak Kid." The role introduced her to a wider audience and helped establish her as a leading actress in Hollywood comedies.
  • Host Alexandra Cooper noted that Akerman's son doesn't seem to be a "tablet kid." "That's what we wanted," she explained.
  • GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Akerman herself grew up in Canada.
  • This is amazing.'" "And I get to go into New York whenever I need that little kick," Akerman added.
  • Akerman later married her second husband, British actor Jack Donnelly, in 2018.

How this summary was made: extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting. It is drawn only from the reporting of the sources listed below — read the originals for full detail. How we summarize →

Advertisement

Every article behind this summary — 1 article from 1 outlet