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Jason Bateman Credits Wife for Sobriety, Career Boost

2/19/2026

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Jason Bateman, the actor, told The Hollywood Reporter his sobriety began after his wife Amanda Anka urged him to quit drinking.
He described negotiating his partying habits with her.
He said he was lucky to recognize, "This is probably as far as I should go."
Sobriety has positively impacted his career and family life.
He will star in the HBO Max series "DTF St. Louis," premiering March 1, 2026.

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Jason Bateman, the actor, told The Hollywood Reporter his sobriety began after his wife Amanda Anka urged him to quit drinking.
He described negotiating his partying habits with her.
He said he was lucky to recognize, "This is probably as far as I should go."
Sobriety has positively impacted his career and family life.
He will star in the HBO Max series "DTF St. Louis," premiering March 1, 2026.