Jason Bateman joined his father-in-law, Paul Anka, for the premiere episode of 'Our Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson' podcast to reflect on their relationship and history.
Jason Bateman Hates Dancing So Much His Father-in-Law Paul Anka Had to Step In at His Wedding: 'Owe You One' The 'Ozark' actor shared during the premiere episode of 'Our Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson' podcast that he isn't too keen on dancingCharna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.
She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Variety, The New York Post, and The Wrap.actor, 55, and Paul, 82, reminisced about the couple’s wedding day. Bateman and Amanda, 55, tied the knot in 2001 in Malibu after dating for three years. When it came to their wedding night, Bateman confessed that he and Amanda didn’t have their first dance together, and Paul took over for the groom. “Do you remember I didn't even dance with Amanda at my wedding?” Bateman asked Paul. “That's how much I don't like dancing. I didn't even dance at my own wedding. You took your dance and my dance.”Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The couple met in 1988 at a Los Angeles Kings game when they were around 18 or 19 years old at the time. They became friends but didn't initially have a romantic connection.how the pair's relationship evolved:"I looked around at the relationships that were the longest in my life, and they were the ones I had with my friends." Bateman shared he felt comfortable with Amanda because she was already a close friend. "With close friends, you can be with them no matter what mood you're in," he said. "Amanda is and that's why it feels so effortless," he continued. "It gets better every single year.""He’s the most sensitive, generous man without being fragile, which is interesting to me," Amanda said of her husband in a 2013 "We disagree all the time! I think he secretly likes it. I think he likes that it doesn’t bore him, that we’re not just agreeing on everything." Cole Sprouse Says ‘Everyone Keeps Asking’ if He’s Going to Get Married Dylan Sprouse Says Twin Brother Cole Doesn't Feel Pressure to Get Married: 'He's Kind of a Pressure-Less Guy'Star Duane Martin Gets Engaged to Actress Ashley Marie Jones During Private Helicopter Ride: 'Wonderful Moment'Molly Ringwald Reveals Childhood Crush on Jason Bateman When They Were in School: ‘He Was Very Cute'G Flip Looks Back on First Year of Marriage to Chrishell Stause: 'We Have Anniversaries for Everything' Wedding Proposal Video Goes Wrong After Raccoon Distracts Woman Filming: ‘Missed Whole Kneeling Part’ Disney World Is Debuting a Brand New Epcot Wedding Venue for Private, After-Hours Ceremonies — See the Photo!