Actress Malin Åkerman revealed that her role in Netflix’s new drama The Hunter Wives drew inspiration from Melania Trump’s biography and public persona. She portrays a cunning politician’s wife whose hidden past spirals under the spotlight.
Åkerman shared in an interview with Vulture that the creators of The Hunter Wives urged her to channel Melania Trump when shaping her character, Margo—a high-society Texas housewife married to a rising political figure. The characterization centers on a woman who marries into wealth and navigates shifting expectations once her husband seeks power.
The series delves into a dark narrative: Margo harbors a murky past that includes abortion, murder, and ongoing infidelity. As her husband launches a campaign based on traditional family values, Margo’s secrets threaten to unravel her public facade.
Åkerman also described Margo as deeply influenced by the dynamics of elite social circles. She remarked that authenticity is often absent among high-society figures, and her performance reflects that polished, yet emotionally distant, demeanor.
