Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease 'tension' with wife Amanda Anka Hollywood actor Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease the "tension" with his wife Amanda Anka. 19 February 2026 Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease the "tension" with his wife Amanda Anka. Jason Bateman has opened up about his sobriety The 57-year-old actor found fame as a child star and he threw himself into the party lifestyle after his work dried up when he was in his 20s but he eventually sobered up after marrying Amanda - the daughter of singer/songwriter Paul Anka - in 2001 and getting his car...