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Malin Akerman Reminisces About Iconic Co-Star Betty White on 'The Proposal' Set
28 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Malin Akerman talks about working with the late Betty White on 'The Proposal'
- White's comedic and quirky performance impressed Akerman on set
- Akerman describes White as one of the "loveliest" people she's ever met
In a recent interview, actress Malin Akerman, who is currently starring in the hit show 'The Hunting Wives', reflected on her time working with the late, iconic actress Betty White on the set of the 2009 romantic comedy 'The Proposal'.
White played the role of Ryan Reynolds' character's grandmother in the film, and Akerman was impressed by the veteran actress's comedic and quirky performance. Akerman shared that she was initially trying to be on her "best behavior" when she first met White on set, but that quickly changed. "Within like five minutes, the amount of foul words coming out of that woman's mouth just put everyone at ease," Akerman recalled.
