Jason Ritter Recalls Getting His First Acting Job Thanks To Late Dad John Ritter

Melanie Lynskey is sharing her relationship deal breaker — and how she knew husband Jason Ritter was the one for her. The couple met in 2013, became engaged in 2017 and wed in 2020. Lynskey and Ritter recently made headlines following a tearful joint interview, reflecting on the «messy» start of their relationship and how Ritter worked to overcome his alcoholism in those years. Speaking with ET's Deidre Behar at the ' Paleyfest panel on Monday, Lynskey opened up about building an unbreakable bond with her now-husband. «There was something about his willingness to have a conversation, always,» she shared on the red carpet. «Even in our darkest and most difficult moments, which there were a few, he would always talk about it.

Honest about his ups and downs. Jason Ritter has celebrated his triumphs and been candid about his shortcomings over the years.

Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter have found their Ever After.

Melanie Lynskey’s husband Jason Ritter didn’t think he “deserved” her when they started dating due to his alcoholism battle. The ‘Yellowjackets’ actress, 45, got hitched to ‘Joan of Arcadia’ star Jason, 43, in 2020 a year after they had their first child, and he fought tears as he opened up about his fight with drink when they appeared together on Wednesday’s (29. 03.

Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter are #CoupleGoals in Hollywood. The pair, who met in 2013 and have been together ever since, have made no secret of their love for each other over the years.Lynskey and Ritter, who have co-starred in multiple projects together, got engaged in 2017, welcomed their daughter the next year and tied the knot two years after that.All the while, Lynskey and Ritter have been each other's biggest supporters, proudly gushing over their better half on social media and in interviews.«I feel so fortunate. I don't have anything to complain about, you know?» Lynskey told ET in March 2023.

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Jason Ritter and wife Melanie Lynskey have such a powerful love story.

are, hands down no question, the best celebrity couple, Ritter goes ahead and shares the most touching story about how their relationship began. It was on , of course, because like nobody else in the biz. In the viral clip, Barrymore asks Ritter when he knew that Lynskey was the one for him. “It’s not as cute of a story as you would like to think,” Ritter says, then proceeds to tell the cutest story I've ever heard in my life.

Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter are total couple goals now, but the actor spouses admit that their love story had a few bumps in the road.During an appearance on, the couple got candid about how Ritter's struggles with alcohol impacted their relationship.Noting that they first got to know each other on the set of 2013's, Lynskey, 45, shared that they were both filming the movie at a tough time in their personal lives.«We were both going through very difficult times in our lives. We were both going through breakups,» Lynskey shared. «It was a very tumultuous time.»Ritter, 43, added that though he knew Lynskey was «incredible» early on, he didn't feel worthy of her due to his issues with alcohol.«It's not as cute of a story as you would like to think.

Looking back. Jason Ritter opened up about his struggle with alcoholism and how it affected his relationship with Melanie Lynskey in the early stages of their romance.

After four years, Dean Gaffney is making a comeback to acting as he is confirmed to star in a new pantomime this April. Dean, 45, is confirmed as the Prince in the upcoming production of Rapunzel, which is loosely based on the Disney movie, Tangled. Kerry Katona,42, is also scheduled to feature in the new pantomime, playing Mother Gothel who keeps Rapunzel locked away in the tower.

“Yellowjackets” on Wednesday at the TCL Chinese Theatre.Lynskey, who previously revealed that someone on the set of the Showtime series commented that they expected her to lose weight for a scene in which she strips to her underwear and jumps in the water, said the conversation has gotten “exhausting.”“I’m tired of it. I wish I could just talk about my acting. Or even, I dunno, my husband or what cereal I like,” she told TheWrap on the red carpet.

Melanie Lynskey says she feels very «fortunate» for the best things in her life, including her career, her sweet husband, Jason Ritter, and their adorable daughter.The celebrated actress walked the carpet at the season 2 premiere of , held at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday, and she spoke with ET's Deidre Behar about Ritter, and his casting in the second season of her popular showtime series.«I don't think I can tell you anything,» Lynskey admitted, when it came to details about who Ritter would be playing in the hit psychological horror drama, and added that she didn't have anything to do with his casting — which was entirely the idea of creator Ashley Lyle.«Ashley, in fact, came to him and said, 'Would you want to do this particular thing?' And he was really excited,» said Lynskey, who also added that she and Ritter «have no scenes [together]. We didn't work together.»Ultimately, Lynskey said it was «kind of helpful to not work together because, you know, one of us has to be with our child.»Lynskey and Ritter — who began dating in 2013 — got engaged in 2017 and welcomed their baby girl in December 2018.

Matt Damon has a new special tattoo dedicated to his late father Kent Damon, who passed awayin 2017. The 52-year-old actor turned to one of the most sought tattoo artists in Hollywood, Daniel Winter, who goes by Winter Stone on Instagram. On Monday, the artist, who has inked Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, and more, shared a video from the session, excited that he got to tattoo “an idol” of his again.

Like a fungus, the truth eventually has come out. It seems actor Jason Ritter made a quiet cameo as a clicker (the nickname for those infected with the mutated cordyceps fungus) on HBO’s “The Last of Us.”

Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter are #CoupleGoals! In a thread on Twitter Tuesday, an eagle-eyed  fan shared a BTS photo from the show, which they spotted Ritter on set as a Clicker.«Do I spy with my little eye @JasonRitter (in the The Last Of Us BTS) on set as a clicker…? @melanielynskey, gonna assume this was „Take Your Husband to Work“ Day

Lily Tomlin is looking back at her first encounter with BFF Jane Fonda. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Tomlin at the premiere of the pair's new film,, where Tomlin shared how she met her longtime pal.«It was absolutely like a glamor trip.

Freddie Prinze Jr.'s acting career almost didn't survive the 1997 horror film.In the premiere episode of his new podcast,, the 47-year-old actor watched the cult classic for the first time and reflected on making what ended up being his first leading role in a blockbuster film.«It wasn't the best experience for me,» Prinze Jr. admitted at the beginning of the episode.Sharing that he auditioned five times for the part, the veteran star said that he was incredibly «nervous» to be taking on the role.«I had no experience and I wasn't the actor then that I am now. I was very green.

BreAnna Bell Jason Ritter has signed on to join CBS’s “Matlock” pilot, Variety has learned. He’ll portray Julian, the son of the head of the firm, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. However, he’s not to be underestimated. “Diligent and persistent with a lot to prove, he’s at odds with prioritizing his family and balancing his career. He always considers the good of the firm, even if it pushes the boundaries between his work and personal life,” reads the character’s description. Ritter joins previously announced cast members including Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock, Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, David Del Rio as Billy, Leah Lewis as Sarah.

Jason Ritter has been tapped to star alongside Kathy Bates in CBS’ drama pilot for “Matlock,” a reboot of the classic television series.The “Parenthood” and “Yellowjackets” actor will play Julian, the son of the head of the firm who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but who’s not to be underestimated. “Diligent and persistent with a lot to prove, he’s at odds with prioritizing his family and balancing his career.