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Malin Akerman has embraced a simpler life in Connecticut, where raising her son like it’s the 1950s has become a dream come true.
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.
“We have a 13-year-old boy and our boy is a nature boy through and through,” she explained during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I called my husband yesterday. I was like, ‘What are you guys doing?’ He’s like, ‘I haven’t seen our son for five hours. He’s out with the neighborhood kids biking with their fishing rods on their bikes, going to different ponds and fishing.'”
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Malin Akerman embraced old-school parenting after leaving Los Angeles for a quieter life in Connecticut with her family. (River Callaway/WWD via Getty Images)
“It is a dream,” the 48-year-old actress admitted.
Host Alexandra Cooper noted that Akerman’s son doesn’t seem to be a “tablet kid.”
“That’s what we wanted,” she explained. “We’re like, ‘What? We’re going back to the ’50s? This is amazing.'”
“And I get to go into New York whenever I need that little kick,” Akerman added.
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The actress said her 13-year-old son – who she shares with ex Roberto Zincone – spends hours outdoors, riding bikes with neighborhood friends, fishing at local ponds and exploring without constant supervision. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Akerman herself grew up in Canada. Before finding success in Hollywood, she worked as a model and appeared in commercials, eventually transitioning into acting.
The “Hunting Wives” star shares her 13-year-old son with her first husband, Italian musician Roberto Zincone. Akerman later married her second husband, British actor Jack Donnelly, in 2018.
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Malin Akerman compared her son’s childhood to growing up in the 1950s, celebrating his screen-free adventures and calling their new lifestyle “a dream.” (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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.
Other notable projects she’s been a part of include “27 Dresses,” “Watchmen,” “Rock of Ages” and “Billions.”
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The “Hunting Wives” star still enjoys access to city life, explaining that she can head into New York whenever she needs a change of pace. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Akerman found renewed attention starring opposite Brittany Snow in the Netflix drama “The Hunting Wives,” portraying the wealthy and manipulative Margo Banks.
The show’s success introduced her to another generation of viewers, with a second season scheduled to premiere Nov. 26.
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