Justine Bateman

JUSTINE BATEMAN: LONG TIME NO SEE

We remember back in the 80’s when Justine Bateman was a huge tabloid celebrity in Hollywood. Her series, Family Ties (with Michael J Fox) was on the air from 82 to 89 and the paparazzi followed her everywhere. Nobody realized then that she had a big health problem- she was anorexic and bulimic. She was also constantly in the gym doing aerobics classes until she practically passed out. Paparazzi waited outside. Her 3 years younger brother Jason Bateman was an aspiring actor then, in awe of his sister’s success. Eventually Justine had to join a 12 step program to get a grip on her eating disorders. AND she continued her education – graduating from the University of California in 2014 with a degree in computer science and digital media. These days she works in directing, writing, and producing. So it’s no surprise she turned up to support the  Writers Guild strike. That’s Noah Wylie next to her in the photo.

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JUSTINE BATEMAN: LONG TIME NO SEE!

Anyone growing up in the 80’s fondly remembers the popular show Family Ties starring Michael J Fox. Justine Bateman starred as his petulant sister Mallory and the show made her a tabloid favorite. After the series ended in 1989 she drifted out of sight and later confessed that she suffered from anorexia and bulimia. She wasn’t kidding – we remember writing a story for Star magazine about her passing out in a rigorous exercise class – she claimed she hadn’t eaten that day. While her younger brother Jason Bateman developed a successful career, Justine occasionally guested on shows, but didn’t seem all that happy in show business. She got married and had two kids but most important- at the age of 50, she graduated from UCLA with a computer science degree. Yesterday she turned up at the United Voices anti-Trump rally in Beverly Hills.

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