Justine Bateman
Justine Bateman is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her role as Mallory Keaton on the iconic 1980s television series 'Family Ties.' Born on April 19, 1966, in Rye, New York, Bateman began her acting career in the early 1980s and quickly gained fame for her portrayal of the lovable yet self-absorbed teenager. In addition to her acting career, she has ventured into writing and directing, showcasing her multifaceted talents in the entertainment industry. Recently, Bateman has been vocal about political issues, encouraging young voters to think independently and critically about their choices, stating that they have been 'cheated' by the current political climate.
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Justine Bateman, a writer, director and producer, told the Hollywood Reporter she had heard of showrunners being told 'this isn’t second-screen enough'.
Sorry, what did Matt Damon just say? I was looking at my phone – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Justine Bateman's differing politics from her brother Jason have stirred speculation about their relationship.
Energy drink dangers, flooding fears, ski lift rescue: Catch up on the day’s stories
United States· 2025-12-10
Justine Bateman reflected on America's polarized political environment and shared her perspective on how the country can unite following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Jason Bateman explains why he rarely sees older sister Justine BatemanUnited States· 2025-12-09
Justine Bateman expressed concerns about generative AI and its impact on distribution and marketing.
Hollywood is having an existential crisis over AI – and a Toronto company is at the heart of it
Canada· 2025-10-22
Justine Bateman is urging a reframing of the political divide in the United States following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Justine Bateman urges reframing political divide after Charlie Kirk assassinationUnited States· 2025-09-21
Justine Bateman is a filmmaker and writer who strongly opposes generative AI, viewing it as detrimental to creativity.
‘Nobody wants a robot to read them a story!’ The creatives and academics rejecting AI – at work and at home | Artificial intelligence (AI)
United Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Justine Bateman is a prominent actress and writer who has expressed her views on the decline of the film industry and the impact of woke culture.
‘This election was a tipping point for the woke mob mentality’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Justine Bateman has been criticized for her natural aging appearance, contrasting with societal beauty standards.
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Australia· 2025-03-27
Justine Bateman has expressed her discontent with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's public persona, referring to it as a 'Victim Olympics campaign.'
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle accused of playing 'Victim Olympics' by Justine BatemanUnited States· 2025-03-18
Justine Bateman implored young voters to think for themselves in elections rather than pledging themselves to a 'political team.'
'Family Ties' star Justine Bateman tells voters under 30 they've been 'cheated'United States· 2025-02-15
