Who Is Justine Bateman's Husband? All About Mark Fluent
Justine Bateman and her husband have been married for over 20 years
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Justine Bateman and husband Mark Fluent 2004Justine Bateman and her husband, Mark Fluent, have been going strong for more than 20 years.
When the star of the '80s hit sitcom Family Ties decided to marry the financier in 2001, it came as a bit of a surprise. Bateman has opened up about feeling like she "just can't go anywhere," experiencing the dizzying highs and challenging lows of celebrity life. She spoke candidly about the emotional toll it took in 2018: "You just try to keep your head above water ... [and] stay alive."
Despite her famous Hollywood roles and relationships with celebrities like Billy Idol and Leif Garrett, Bateman's marriage to Fluent brought her a different kind of stability and support.
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The couple welcomed their first child, son Duke, in 2002. Two years later, they had their daughter Gianetta.
Since settling down, Justine has channeled her energies into new passions such as directing, writing and advocating for aging naturally. Fluent, on the other hand, has managed key real estate operations for Deutsche Bank in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas.
So who is Justine Bateman’s husband? Here’s everything to know about Mark Fluent and his relationship with the actress.
He was born and raised in L.A.
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Justine Bateman and Mark Fluent 2001.Fluent was born in the early 1960s and raised in L.A. Although his exact birth date isn't known, his life has been deeply rooted in southern California where he grew up and spent most of his life.
After completing high school, Fluent pursued higher education at the University of Southern California (USC). Now, the couple and their children live in the Hollywood Hills.
He is a financier and works for a large bank
Fluent is the managing director and head of Western United States real estate for Deutsche Bank, overseeing aspects of commercial real estate finance, per his Connect Conferences bio. He also serves on the Lusk Real Estate Board.
Prior to establishing the West Coast group in 2010, Fluent worked at Lehman Brothers and Related Capital.
They have been married since 2001 and have two children
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Justine Bateman and Mark Fluent at the Premiere of Columbia Pictures' 'Hancock' on June 30, 2008Fluent and Bateman tied the knot in 2001. Together, they have welcomed two children: their son Duke Fluent in 2002, and their daughter Gianetta Fluent in 2004.
He lived in New York City in the 1990s
During the ‘90s, Fluent lived in N.Y.C. which sparked his passion for contemporary art collecting. He became an avid collector, drawn to the dynamic and often provocative works that defined the contemporary movement of that time.
He and Bateman are still very involved in the art world and collecting, as shown on her Instagram account.
He supports his wife and attends events with her
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Mark Fluent, Gianetta Fluent, Justine Bateman and Duke Kenneth Fluent attend a special screening of Somebody Feed Phil in Los Angeles, CA on January 9, 2018Fluent often joins his wife at various events, showcasing his support for his partner.
Around the time of their wedding, in July 2001, the couple attended STUFFLAND, an event hosted by Stuff magazine. A few years later, they were spotted at the LightBOX Gallery in Culver City, Calif., for a House of Campari exhibition in October 2005.
More recently, the pair, and their children, Gianetta and Duke, were seen at a special screening of the Netflix documentary Somebody Feed Phil on Jan. 9, 2018.
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