Eurovision fans are overjoyed as forgotten Hollywood star makes her comeback ... trends now
It wasn't just the outlandish and entertaining performances which had fans talking after the Eurovision Semi Final on Tuesday night.
But viewers were also delighted as they recognised one of the hosts as a major Hollywood star.
Host Swedish actress and presenter Petra Mede was joined by her co-host Malin Akerman for the evening and fans were quick to recognise the Swedish actress as being a Hollywood star.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans shared their surprise as they made the links as to where they knew Malin from.
As realisation set in, one wrote: 'Me, 2 hours later, realising Malin Akerman played Tess in the movie 27 Dresses'.
Eurovision fans were overjoyed as forgotten Hollywood star Malin Akerman made her comeback hosting the song contest for the Semi Final on Tuesday evening
Fans were quick to recognise the Swedish actress as being a Hollywood star known for her role in 27 Dresses (pictured alongside Edward Burns in the 2008 film)
Along with her breakout roles in The Heartbreak Kid and Watchmen, Malin's Hollywood resume also includes the likes of such films as The Utopian Society (2003), Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) and 27 Dresses (2008).
She also starred in Couples Retreat (2009), Wanderlust (2012) and Rock Of Ages (2012) and Chick Fight (2020).
The star had a four-season run on the hit drama series Billions (2016-2019), and a recurring role for two seasons on the comedy series Dollface (2019-2022).
The movie star was born in Stockholm, but grew up in Canada, and then moved to Los Angeles, with many fans forgetting about her Swedish background.
Expressing their shock others penned: 'OMG is that her that plays Juna Milken from gay cult classic The Comeback presenting Eurovision with Petra!?!?!?! IT IS'
'Wait a minute…is that MALIN AKERMAN?!!! TROPHY WIFE’S MALIN AKERMAN?!!!'; 'I thought this presenter was Malin Akerman out of Watchmen and Billions. I can’t get over it!'
'She was one of the main characters in The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow, the Watchmen movie, The Proposal, Billions… it’s Malin Akerman'.
'#MalinAkerman Co-hosting #Eurovision #Eurovision2024 is a REVELATION!!! Where has she been all this time?!?'; 'I always liked Malin Akerman as an actress, but do I love her a little bit more now she's involved in Eurovision? Yes!'
Host Swedish actress and presenter Petra Mede was joined by her co-host Malin for the evening and fans were quick to recognise the Swedish actress as being a Hollywood star
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans shared their surprise as they made the links as to where they knew Malin from
