Who Is Justine Bateman’s Husband? Plus, Does She Have Kids?

Although actress Justine Bateman is likely most recognizable for her work on Family Ties, she’s also appeared in several high-profile television shows, sometimes alongside her brother, actor Jason Bateman. Justine’s work on Desperate Housewives, Arrested Development, Psych, and Californication has generated interest in her personal life.

Lately, Justine has been in the spotlight speaking about her life as an actress, leading fans to ask about her husband and family. Who is Justine Bateman’s husband? And how many kids does she have? Keep reading for everything you need to know about her life.

Before Justine Bateman married her now-husband, Mark Fluent, in 2001, she had several relationships with fellow actors. Justine reportedly dated the likes of Leif Garrett, Richard Dean Anderson, Scott McGinnis, Robert J. Anderson, and Billy Idol.

However, since 2001, she’s been happily married to Mark, who, according to Connect Conferences, is a “Managing Director and Head of Western US Real Estate for Deutsche Bank.”

Justine and Mark share two children: Gianetta Fluent and Duke Fluent. Like many celebrity parents, Justine prefers to keep her children out of the spotlight, preferring to post about other things on her social media pages.

In addition to being a dedicated mother, Justine also enrolled at UCLA in 2013 and graduated with a degree in computer science and digital media management in 2016.

Not only is she an actress, but throughout the years, Justine pursued other paths in the entertainment industry. She wrote two books: Fame: The Hijacking of Reality, which she started writing her sophomore year of college, and Face: One Square Foot of Skin, per LA Magazine. Justine is also a screenwriter and director and even wrote her feature film directorial debut, Violet, in 2021.

Ultimately, it sounds like Justine and her family are attempting to have as normal a family life as anyone with ties to Hollywood can pursue. Fans look forward to seeing what creative outlet Justine pursues next, within the acting realm or otherwise. Maybe one day, her children will also take up some of her pursuits in the entertainment industry!