Jason Bateman and his spouse, Amanda Anka, knew one another for a decade earlier than they began courting — and so they say their lengthy friendship is one of the reasons their romance has lasted.
The duo met within the mid-Eighties once they had been each simply 18 years outdated, however they didn’t begin courting for an additional 10 years. Although they’ve since turn out to be one of many longest-lasting {couples} in Hollywood, they’ve nonetheless weathered their share of ups and downs.
Bateman, who received his begin as a toddler star, has been open about the truth that he struggled with alcohol and drug abuse when he was youthful. The Ozark actor hadn’t totally calmed down by the point he married Anka in July 2001, and at one level, his conduct almost value him his marriage.
The duo finally received previous that tough patch, welcoming daughters Francesca and Maple in 2006 and 2012, respectively.
Preserve scrolling to see Bateman and Anka’s relationship timeline, together with their date night time on the SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards:
