Justine Bateman

About Justine Bateman

Born on February 19, 1966, Justine Tanya Bateman is a multifaceted American talent, recognized for her contributions as an actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. Her acting resume boasts prominent roles in television series such as Family Ties, Satisfaction, Men Behaving Badly, and Desperate Housewives, as well as the acclaimed show Californication. Bateman made her mark on the feature film scene with her directorial debut, Violet, a project starring Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux, which debuted at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival. Earlier, she helmed the short film Five Minutes, a role that encompassed writing, directing, and producing, and which first screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Bateman has been a devoted wife since 2001. She has also taken a stand for embracing the natural aging process, publicly stating her decision to forgo cosmetic surgery.