Francesca Nora Bateman is the daughter of “Ozark” star Jason Bateman. Not so many actors had the privilege to begin their acting careers from the very young age of 12 like Jason Bateman.
Having been in Hollywood for so long, many might assume his career is his ultimate source of joy and fulfillment. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Jason Bateman is most fulfilled as a husband and father of two.
Here’s a look at the life of his first child, Francesca Nora Bateman.
Who Is Francesca Nora Bateman?
Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka, share two adorable daughters. Francesca Nora Bateman is their eldest daughter. Francesca was born on October 28, 2006, and is affectionately regarded by her family as Franny.
Jason Bateman, Francesca’s father, has humorously commented on how her journey through adolescence has introduced many kids’ movies into their lives. Francesca has a younger sister named Maple Sylvie Bateman, born in February 2012.
At the tender age of 2, Francesca appeared on-screen alongside her actor father in a holiday ad campaign for GAP. The adorable father-daughter duo’s photos adorned a billboard in Hollywood, and Jason Bateman beamed with pride as a doting father.
Despite being a teenager, Francesca Nora does not yet have a career, nor is she associated with any guy. She is known majorly because she is a celebrity kid.
Who Are Francesca Nora Bateman’s Parents?
Amanda Anka and Jason Bateman first met in 1988 at an LA Kings game. They were both around 18 or 19 years old at the time. They became friends but didn’t have a romantic connection until ten years later.
The couple married in 2001 in a private wedding in Malibu. They welcomed their children, Francesca Nora and Maple Sylvie, in their LA home close to Bateman’s sister, Justine Bateman.
The couple is famous for their successful acting careers and because they have very famous friends. In 2017, the couple was on holiday in Mexico with their good friends, fellow Hollywood actors Jenifer Aniston and Justin Theroux. They are also friends with “Miss Congeniality” star Sandra Bullock. They were spotted with the star in Disneyland with their children.
Jason Bateman has surprisingly been good with his family, especially his wife. Their marriage of over 21 years is also one of the longest among Hollywood couples, and Bateman has linked their success to the friendship between himself and Anka. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, he said, “I looked around at the longest relationships in my life, and they were the ones I had with my friends.”
Who Is Francesca Nora Bateman’s Mother, Amanda Anka?
Amanda Anka, mother of two and wife of actor Jason Bateman is also no stranger to the spotlight. She was born on December 10, 1968, in New York City. She is the daughter of famous Canadian singer Paul Anka, known for his 1950s hits, including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” and “Puppy Love.”
Her career as an actress stretches over 30 years. One of her earliest known roles was in the 1992 movie “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” where she played a vampire. Throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, Anka had small roles in several well-known TV shows.
She also had small guest roles in “Renegade,” “Beverly Hills,” “90210,” “E.R.,” “The Fosters,” and “Bones.” Anka has appeared in several movies and TV shows and is a co-producer on “The Morning Show.”
The couple are full of praise for each other. In 2019, when Bateman won a SAG Award for his performance in “Ozark,” he praised his wife in his acceptance speech, saying, “Without you, none of it would be enjoyable, and it probably wouldn’t be possible […] I love you more than I even tell you I do.”
Who Is Jason Bateman, Francesca Nora Bateman’s Father?
Jason Bateman is an American film and television actor who has been on the scene since 1982. Born Jason Kent Bateman on January 14, 1969, he is regarded as one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. Before his recent fame with shows like “Ozark” (2017-2022), he was majorly known for his role as Michael Bluth on the television sitcom “Arrested Development” (2003).
Like his wife, Bateman was also born in New York to Kent Bateman. His film career began to soar in the early 2000s. Among other awards and nominations, he won the 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy, for Arrested Development (2003).
Throughout his career, he has won several awards and nominations. Yet, he seems to have everything put together at the home front. By the time he had his second daughter, He was already a seasoned father and couldn’t get enough of his daughters.
In February 2023, when he won another SAG Award for his role in “Ozark,” he praised his daughters Francesca Nora for their support and for giving him meaning beyond the joy and satisfaction he gets from his career. While behind the winner’s podium, he expressed gratitude for Anka and their two daughters.
The actor will feature in and direct the upcoming Netflix adaptation of “Daddy Ball.” We wish him all the best as he balances his family responsibilities with his acting career.