Malin Akerman

Malin Åkerman has watched plenty of laid-back losers try to impress her with their cool. Smart women like her prefer a spark of curiosity. "It's like you have a zest for life," she says. "You're curious about people, things, the world. And that to me shows an open mind, someone you might want to explore the world alongside."

Åkerman plays Laurie Juspeczyk, a.k.a. Silk Spectre II, a hot-yet-very-human crime fighter in latex who kicks ass while trying to save the world, in Watchmen. Her character may be torn between quasihuman superhero Doctor Manhattan (Billy Crudup) and the brilliant, kind Nite Owl II (Patrick Wilson), but in reality, this model-turned-actress has found her mate. How'd he win her over? He listened—likely in addition to everything else on Åkerman's list of the keys to romantic success. Follow them for any chance of wooing a woman like her for yourself.

Malin's Tips:
• Be patient: "If you think a girl looks beautiful, tell her," she says. "She will see that you're being real. Let your comment be the opener, and if it turns into a conversation, then ask to buy her a drink."

• Act naturally: "Charm comes from being yourself. And if you're goofy, then that's just who you are, and you'll find your match with someone who is like that, too."

• Speak up: "Women get nervous in bed, just as men do," she says. "The best way to calm those nerves is to ask questions every step of the way. You can't please each other if you don't know what your partner likes, right?"