The August issue of DETAILS hits stands next week, featuring the lovable Jason Bateman on the cover. He opens up to DETAILS about overcoming drug use and resurrecting his career.
On stopping his drug use:
“Booze was what would make me want to stay out all night and do some blow or smoke a joint or whatever, so shutting that off was key. It’s like ketchup and French fries – I don’t want one without the other. So that’s the moment: Do you want to continue to be great at being in your twenties, or do you want to step up and graduate into adulthood?”
On his partying ways:
“It was like Risky Business for 10 years. My parents were out of town, they left me a bunch of money, the car, and the house, and I didn’t know when they were coming home. I’d worked so hard that by the time I was 20, I wanted to play hard. And I did that really well.”
Jennifer Aniston even gave a quote on Bateman:
“Even though he was pretty wild in those days, something about those dimples and that sweet face made you go, ‘Oh, it’s okay that you just drove up the street backwards in a Range Rover with the door wide open.’ I don’t know what was happening there. You feel instantly safe in his company.”
I’m a BIG fan of Jason! Are you?
His daughter is freaking cute, she looks like a beautiful doll.
I’m glad he turned his life the way it’s now.
That quote that Jen had :
Oh, it’s okay that you just drove up the street backwards in a Range Rover with the door wide open.’ – cracked me up, i even imagined her saying this .
LOVE him – he is so funny but yet so natural – it’s hard to find that mix as a comedian. You just laugh right along with him, your not waiting for a punch line to laugh – he is just funny period. His daughter is freaking cute too!!!
I agree with you. That was one of the funniest quotes in there, lol. Love this guy, his comedic talent is awesome
“Good Victory”
Massive crush on him as Michael Bluth! Can’t wait for the movie!!!
Love him!
I’m going to buy a copy of this issue solely for the tequila article. The Batemen interview is a nice bonus, though.
I love him! He feels approachable
I love him, too. I really need to watch Arrested Development, I think.
Huge fan. I love him.
I am a huge fan and think he is gorgeous!
There is hope for people afterall
I don’t know much about him , but all I can think of when I see him is the awkwardness from Juno… lol
Oh! He is so yummy! I’m glad he’s better & back in the spotlight!
I totally agree with that first quote. I had to stop drugs and alcohol all together because I knew I was getting out of control and I was either going to be a full blown addict or a stand up, responsible adult. I didn’t want to lose everything so I stopped and haven’t looked back. It was tough but completely worth it.
I’ve always liked Jason…his sister too.
It kind of skeeved me out when she played a prostitute on “Arrested Development” and it looked like he was going to develop the hots for her.
Yes I am! Always have been. I loved the Hogan Family and I used to love this movie he was in called Breaking the Rules. It was so sad but good. I should track it down and watch it again…hopefully it’s not one of those that you watch later and realize it really wasn’t that good afterall haha.
He is so handsome, happy he got his stuff together, he was so funny in hancock
He’s fantastic. Glad he’s healthy and straight so we get to see more of his good work!
Have you seen the promotional videos he did for “Juno”? He was a hoot!
I love this guy.
Yup ! How can you not love Michael Bluth !?
Come on!
LOVE arrested developement, and Jason Bateman. Heard there might be a AD movie in the works!