"Holiday Obligation NO"... Jason Bateman Confesses to 'Cool Distance' with Sister Justine

"We are not the typical siblings who have to meet every Thanksgiving or Christmas to carve the turkey. In a good way, of course."

Hollywood's representative 'child star success siblings' Jason Bateman (56) and Justine Bateman (59) maintain a unique friendship that transcends blood relations.

In an interview published on the 9th (local time) with men's magazine Esquire, Jason Bateman candidly shared that he and his sister Justine do not meet often. However, this is not due to discord, but rather a result of mutual 'respect'.

◆ "Personal Preferences Over Family Obligations"

Jason explained, "Our relationship is not based on an obligation like 'let's meet because our kids want to play with their cousins.' We like each other as complete individuals and friends (Adult Friends) regardless of blood ties."

He further emphasized, "The conversations we have when we meet are rich and deep topics that adult friends would discuss. It's on a different level than the typical sibling bickering." Making it clear that there are no hard feelings, he stated, "We even decided to have lunch together next week," showcasing their enduring friendship.

◆ 'Comrades' Growing Up in Hollywood

The two are icons who dominated Hollywood in the 1980s. Justine grew up playing the role of Mallory in the sitcom 'Family Ties', while Jason became a child star through 'Little House' and 'Teen Wolf 2'.

Currently, Jason is voicing the main character Nick Wilde in the Disney animated film 'Zootopia 2', which was released on November 26 and is creating a box office sensation, while also enjoying a peak in his career with an Emmy win for 'Ozark'.

Sister Justine has also made her directorial debut with the film 'Violet' and recently founded the 'CREDO23' certification to oppose the introduction of AI in Hollywood and protect human creativity, representing the industry's voice.

Both have established solid positions in their respective fields. As Jason said, "We are kind to each other," they exemplify the most ideal 'adult siblings'.