Jena Malone, who starred as Anna in the 1998 film 'Stepmom,' shared a disconcerting experience from her teenage years. After the film's release, a woman on a New York subway recognized her and said, 'I just wanted to slap you,' which startled Malone. Reflecting on the incident, she noted that it made her cautious about acknowledging her identity in public, particularly around her 8-year-old son, Ode Mountain. Malone humorously mentioned that her son often urges her to be open about her fame when fans recognize her. Besides her acting career, Malone has recently ventured back into music with her album 'Flowers for Men,' released on May 8. The album, described as 'sci-fi folk,' delves into various relationship dynamics and emotional expectations, inspired by her readings on love and attachment theories.