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Proving that bouncy slides are just as fun for adults as they are for children, Jason Bateman and daughter Francesca Nora sport matching smiles during a family outing on Sunday in Los Angeles.
The 3-year-old is the only child for the Arrested Development star, 41, and wife Amanda Anka, who married in 2001.
See more of Jason and Frannie in our Daddy’s Girls gallery!
They are both absolutely adorable!
- shirese on
Frannie is one of my favorite celberty babies she is such a cutie look at those curls and that hair, and you could tell shes definetly a Bateman looks like daddy and resembles her aunt.
- annie on
How precious, they have the same smile!
- kelsey on
Frannie is the most stunningly gorgeous child! She looks like a little American Girl Doll…just precious!
- Robin on
She’s beautiful! I wonder if they call her Frannie. My mother is a Francesca and absolutely despises that nickname and “Fran!” To me, Francesca is such a beautiful name.
- Malves on
so adorable!! her hair is lovely!!
- blackrose on
gorgeous girl!
- janie on
SO CUTE OMG!!!! 
- Kat on
I know I just said earlier this week how I don’t get why so many people flip over this girl’s looks, but this is a CUTE picture! She has really beautiful eyes and hair. Totally agree with Malves, though-Francesca is a beautiful name, and to think that someone would shorten it to Frannie-a name I personally can’t stand-is definitely not something I’d do. Oh well.
- Lauren on
I like the name Francesca, just not Frannie or Fran. They just make me think of an old person. That being said, Frannie is just too cute. That picture is how I want my kids to look when I spend time with them. Such a beautiful child.
- Luna on
i agree lauren, i don’t think she is stunningly beautiful at all, just a cute little kid, like most others. but to each their own.
a name i heard recently as a nickname for Francesca that i really really liked was Chess, cute!
- JM on
Love this picture… a dad and his girl having a fun afternoon, and he just happens to be a celebrity. She’s adorable, and he looks beyond happy.
- Just K on
Francesca’s a doll, so cute…much prettier than the AVERAGE child. I can’t believe how much she looks like her father! Now this child is definitely her father’s daughter.
- Lily on
I don’t know why issues of whether she is truly “stunning” keep coming up from the same people in this thread. Everyone knows that beauty and aesthetics are subjective and refer to each person’s own personal perspective. One person’s likes is another person’s disdain. There is never an instance in which everyone agrees that a certain person is beautiful so what is the point in questioning another’s taste as it relates to the looks of a child? It just seems like a way to get something started in an otherwise friendly thread.
- Elle on
I honestly think that this is the most beautiful child I’ve ever seen (apart from my own son of course) She is breath-takingly beautiful.
- Liza on
Jason Bateman gets better and better! Lucky wife!
- etsi on
No one got unfriendly in this thread before you, Elle. Yet another case of people whining over comments they dislike instead of letting them go and trusting the website to do the moderating. So childish and old.
- Lauren on
Etsi, I agree, Jason Bateman went from semi-geekish to handsome, handsome. As for the nickname debate, growing up I knew two sisters whose names were Amy and Cesca (rhymes with Fresca), turns out their real names are Ameilia and Francesca…I like the formal names better, but just my opinion.
- SY on
Lauren, I am not saying that anyone got unfriendly. I am merely pointing out the obvious: Elements of beauty are subjective. Therefore I don’t see the point in continuously questioning why others think a child is stunning, especially since it was talked about ad nauseum in the previous Francesca thread. Furthermore, just as you can WHINE about not understanding why some flip over this child’s looks, I too can WHINE about why I think the matter is pointless. All opinions nonetheless, which are allowed here.
- Elle on
such a beautiful child! absolutely stunning!
- sad on
my best friend is called Francesca but she’s always been known as Chescie which is often shortened to Chesc.. i also don’t like Frannie or Fran and Chescie hates it when we call her Fran..:)
- Elo on
She’s really sweet! She looks just like her daddy!
- kendrajoi on
What bothered me the other day is those of you who feel the need to say she’s not stunning, that’s fine to think that but do you really need to say it? These are actual people and children who have access to the internet, how would you feel if people said they didn’t think your child was good looking? It’s insensitive. Don’t say anything at all if you don’t have something nice, especially about an innocent child!
I personally do think she’s stunning and unique! She looks just like her dad here. I wish they’d bring back arrested development:)
- Jessicad on
Yay Francesca! Yes, she is a stunner!!!! Her & Jason are sooooo cute together. Thanks CBB—-what a cute pair
- Dana on
has anyone seen the new cici’s pizza commercial? she looks exactly like the girl in the commercial!
- Lisa on
Lisa: Yes lol. She does kind of look like her.
- Luna on
Lauren – your hung up on this non-stunning thing! you mentioned it last week! r u jealous of this kid? she’s very stunning & beautiful. What a face! ♥
- g!na on
Frannie has gorgeous curls. She will be more absolutely stunning when she grows up.
- All Women Stalker on
WOW Ladies! I just love looking at happy faces on any kids. Its making me want to go down a bouncy slide! Great picture.
- aurora mia on
Frannie IS gorgeous, and she is a little more beautiful than the average child. And her dad is not shabby either. ;o)
- M on
Elle, I agree with you.
Different people have different opinions as to what beauty is. I don’t think that’s something that needs to be questioned.
As for myself, I think she’s beautiful. She has striking features one doesn’t usually see on a girl her age.
- Liliana on
Jessica, I agree with you completely. I got my head bit off on another thread for saying the same thing! Someone actually tried to say it didn’t matter because the kids can’t read it…nice, huh? Yes, it’s ok to say someone is cute, etc. But to rank them and compare them to other kids??? Some people apparently have self esteem issues going on themselves.
- Riley on
I can’t get over how beautiful that little girl is. She’s going to be a real stunner.
- Cheri on
This little girl is so cute! Such a lovely face.
- Chris on
What’s wrong with saying a child is not stunning? Its not an insult, and its not mean. I can understand why saying a child is “ugly” would be considered mean, but “not stunning” is not negative. I mean, let’s be honest, how many truly stunning people are there in this world? Not many! And yes, I agree beauty is subjective, but not in all cases. There are some people who are universally attractive, and its rare to find someone who doesn’t find them attractive, and I also don’t think Frannie is one of them.
Anyway, Its not bad to be average, it just means you’re like the majority.
- Maria on
Absolutely agree with you Riley!
- Jessicad on
As somebody else on the other thread pointed out, the reason Francesca gets so many compliments on how ‘stunning’ she is, is because she always looks so happy and carefree. I think she is a beautiful little girl, is she the most gorgeous kid ever? Probably not, but in most of the pictures (well a lot of them) of kids on this site, the child is not smiling, and this little girl always seems happy.
That being said, I do think some kids are constantly called beautiful, that I think are average, like Brooke Burke’s son Shaya, Bronx Wentz, and Adam Sandler’s kids. When I see pictures of them, I think they’re cute, but not stunning or anything.
- Erika on
I think she is the spitting image of her daddy I love her curly hair. And she has the prettiest eyes..I think that’s what stands out about her, maybe that’s why people call her stunning or prettier than some other celeb kids? I don’t know.
The only celeb kids I really call or think are “stunning” are Brangelina’s biological kids and Katie “Jordan” Price’s daughter Princess Tiamaii. Those kids are all gonna grow up and be gorgeous!
- Jennifer on
I think Frannie is the prettiest out of all the celeb girls – she beautiful.
- Sam on
Maria, universally attractive based on what standards? On the Western world’s idea of beauty? That’s just plain silly. Elements of beauty are defined differently by people based on their cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and personal preference. Everyone’s point of reference is different. There is no universal standard or persons floating around whom everyone agrees is beautiful. And there is nothing wrong with that. Different strokes for different folks.
- lizzielui on
I just find it hard to believe that a mom wouldn’t be offended by women arguing AGAINST her child being stunning. Put yourself in her shoes and think about how it would make you feel if it were you or your child being talked about like that.
- Jessicad on
Okay, I am going to jump in on this whole “stunning” debate. I think ppl on here do rush to say kids are SO cute b/c they are a celebrity’s baby, but that’s okay- all kids are cute in their own way. And if you’re a bigger celebrity, ppl on here say it more. So be it. But I do have to say some babies are stunning b/c they look so much like their parents and just have wonderful features as babies. My top three are Frannie, Mariska’s son, August, and Nicole’s daughter, Harlow.
- Trinh on
can you all please stop this?! Its really sad to see such a lovely picture then read all the crap that has been posted so far.
Lauren, we have read twice now that you don’t find her stunning. We get it, so stop posting comments about how you dont understand everyone else finding her stunning. Its fine if you want to say ‘i dont think shes stunning’ but just remember you’re talking about a 3 year old, is it really necessary to say that when you could just say what a great picture?
For everyone else, can we please just ignore stupid comments from people wanting to start debates on stupid topics (such as whether or not a CHILD is stunning or not…)
- steph on
Awww, what a fantastic picture!! Usually I don’t understand all the fuss about Francesca, although she is a really cute kid- but you gotta love this pic for those beautiful smiles
- Lioness on
Well said, Elle, Jessicad and Steph
- JustMe on
ok, i guess i probably started the debate over why everyone felt so overwhelmingly strongly that she is stunning and it was never ever meant as an insult to this little girl. i do think it is a little offensive to insinuate that i or anyone else who just asked an innocent question and then stated their opinion was just doing it to “start something” (elle). i mean saying that i find a child is cute like your average child is, but that i personally don’t find her STUNNING is hardly the most offensive thing anyone has ever said on this site is it?
and the reason i asked was because i felt, and for the record still feel, that she gets a disproportionate amount of such comments. i was wondering what other people were seeing that i just wasn’t. i have never said that anyone was WRONG as it is their opinion that’s fine. there are lots of adult celebrities that people gush over how attractive they are and i really don’t see it but that’s fine. i tend to like a more unique, less generic beauty, but that’s just my taste. i don’t find the paris hilton, megan fox kind stunning because i just don’t think they are beautiful in an interesting way. but many many many people disagree with me which is absolutely fine. and they disagree about francesca bateman. also fine.
people, you need to stop being so sensitive when no one had actually said anything offensive.
- JM on
“Lauren – your hung up on this non-stunning thing! you mentioned it last week! r u jealous of this kid?”
Omg, u figured it out. How smart r u?
As for this gem:
” Lauren, we have read twice now that you don’t find her stunning. We get it, so stop posting comments about how you dont understand everyone else finding her stunning. Its fine if you want to say ‘i dont think shes stunning’ but just remember you’re talking about a 3 year old, is it really necessary to say that when you could just say what a great picture?
For everyone else, can we please just ignore stupid comments from people wanting to start debates on stupid topics (such as whether or not a CHILD is stunning or not…”
As long as the moderators-you know, the people who actually run this site-decide my comments are appropriate enough to approve, I’ll post whatever I damn well want, and I’d love to tell you what you can do about it-not a thing. Furthermore, if you truly can’t see the irony in drawing further attention to one line in my comment that sent you into a tizzy while telling everyone else to ignore it, then you’re the one who’s clearly “stupid” (what, did you get so frustrated that you couldn’t use your words properly and “stupid” is the best you can do? How cute; my 4-year-old godson does the same thing when he’s mad). Not that I expect any better from most people on this site at this point, as it’s little more than a bunch of drama queens who like to pick fights when none should exist. If you people get this weirdly emotional over children you don’t know, I’d really get a kick out of watching you deal with issues that truly matter.
- Lauren on
This little girl is the cutest little thing ever ! I hate these celebrities … It must be the something in the water that they drink because they seem to crank out the most impossibly attractive of children ! Anywhoo, this little girl is very lucky because she clearly has a father who loves her !
- jj on
What a great picture! She’s adorable!
- Brooklyn on
JM, no one is being overly sensative. You decided to post your two cents on not one but two posts regarding Francesca’s appearance. Personally, give it a rest. Of course you can have your own opinion but I don’t understand how it’s shocking to think others would view her differently than you do.
Even if I didn’t find a child on this website particularly attractive, I’d never go to a post regarding them and state just that. As a grown woman, why would I state something like that about a child? That’s just petty. As I said before, you open yourself up to criticism when you start with such comments on two, separate posts regarding the little girl. Perhaps the first time wasn’t enough.
Lauren, you sound very petty and immature. No one called you stupid; just the way you worded things. Judging from your last comment, you’re obviously the drama queen.
- Alicia on
Well said Alicia!
Lauren, wow. Seek help.
- Riley on
alicia, but that’s just the point, you are either FOR everyone being allowed to post their (inoffensive) opinions or against. you seem to say “don’t post your opinion, but if you do everyone else is allowed to post their opinion”, it’s a double standard. i don’t think i HAVE said anything negative about her, as much as you want to make it seems like i have. i have said that to me she looks like almost every other kid i see out there, if you see that as a negative thing there is something wrong with you, not with me.
the reason i originally asked, i can’t believe i have to spell this out again by the way, was because i wondered WHY she received such positive comments. i don’t really know much about this family, i thought maybe her parents are particularly popular celebs. i was just curious. that’s all it was. the fact that you feel so sensitive and upset by this says more about you than it does about me. i can’t imagine getting this upset about someone disagreeing with me over a child i find incredibly pretty that they don’t. seriously, is that something that really affects you? because if it is, i can tell you this isn’t the right site for you, because A LOT more negative things get posted here.
i don’t have a problem with people having a different opinion to me over such insignificant issues. my comments came out of curiosity and i don’t believe such comments should be censored, i worry about people who think they should, freedom of expression is an important thing to me. obviously not to everyone else.
- JM on
lauren I can see that you’re obviously very hurt by my comments and i apologise. Perhaps your 4 year old godson could help you read my post and then you would understand that I was not calling you stupid at all (and i use this simple word because if you haven’t noticed this is a simple topic and we don’t need synonyms to make our points fancy). You are the only one to start name calling so gee how cute of you.
My intention of the post was to simply ask that the majority of people who enjoy this site for what it is to ignore people who try to incite arguments. Which is clearly what you were trying and still are trying to do. And it is clear beacuse you have made the same point across stories.
If you think you are so much better than the bunch of drama queens on this site then why are you on it? And I am very aware that you are allowed to state your opinion, just as i am allowed to disagree with it and get sick of hearing it all the time. You picked the fight and I simply responded by asking others not to get sucked into what i think is a STUPID argument. (sorry I have misplaced my thesaurus)
And JM i think your curiosity is fine, I don’t think you were offensive at all, just curious which you did point out.
- steph on
JM, all I’m saying is why feel the need to ask not once, but twice? I think you got your point across on the last post so to bring it up again made it seem as if you were trying to start something.
I never said don’t post your opinion. As I said MULTIPLE times, I was simply asking why you needed to bring the same subject up in two, separate posts.
Please don’t assume I’m upset or in a rage over you’re posting. I’m not saying you should find everyone you come in contact with overly attractive, I just think it’s a waste of time to say so especially in regards to a child. You are correct, though, it doesn’t affect me, in the same way it shouldn’t affect nor promt you to post that you don’t see anything special about her looks.
I’ve been reading posts on this blog for awhile therefore I can judge for myself whether it’s the right place or not for me.
- Alicia on
Well although I dislike the fact that CBB IS a weird sort of baby beauty contest as we hardly get to find out what their personalities are like…can I say that I too find it fascinating how divergent people “tastes” in children are? My theory? People like kids that look like their kids but with a few more unique or standout elements. I personally think Missy Bateman is divine…especially her plumpness…and am amazed that lauren does not. But then I am also amazed by the huge following of many children on CBB that I find very plain. So I say let Lauren chat about this topic. Its pretty harmless…I am sure Frannie’s parents know that MOST people think their child is exceptionally beautiful…
- moose on
steph, thank you for recognising that i was just posting my opinion and not trying to start an argument, it means a lot to me that you could see and accept that.
and alicia, i do see what you are saying but i am not sure why you are singling me out here. i mean how many times do we need to read people posting about suri cruise not wearing a jacket, shiloh jolie-pitt “dressing like a boy”, kingston rossdale having dyed hair? i mean those are topics that people write about over and over and over again. so the fact that i ask the same question twice, because i think i might hear a different opinion i hadn’t heard yet because i only asked in ONE thread is hardly so shocking. i was never offensive so i just don’t really see why it is such a problem.
- JM on
“Perhaps your 4 year old godson could help you read my post and then you would understand that I was not calling you stupid at all (and i use this simple word because if you haven’t noticed this is a simple topic and we don’t need synonyms to make our points fancy). You are the only one to start name calling so gee how cute of you.”
Considering that I’m currenty studying at one of the world’s top universities (and yes, the utter absurdity of this argument has made me play that card), my godson’s help with reading comprehension is not required. You, however, may want to double check the hypocrisy of your own posts. See, you clearly think my one-line reference to another post in another thread-and my agreement with a point someone else made in said thread-is “stupid.” Which you are entitled to think. As a result, I am also entitled to think that your getting all hot and bothered over that one comment-as well as your total arrogance as to think you have the right to tell me or anyone else what they can and cannot post like you own this site AND your thought process which believes that someone expressing an opinion different from yours is “trying to start a fight”-is also “stupid.” Get it now?
You and I do agree on one thing, though-our confusion as to why people can’t simply ignore comments they dislike and move on, which is what everyone was doing until Elle had to make something out of nothing. The people who try to start debates and fights over these comments are the ones who bring their feelings into these theads and cry like babies when someone says something they dislike. The utter immaturity on display is astounding, and as someone who is used to debating in many forms, the complete inability of people here to accept that not everyone thinks like they do is serously frightening. It isn’t just this thread; every single post has one person making a completely innocent comment-like how Gwen Stefani hasn’t appeared to use the same stroller more than once-and someone else accusing them of “trying to start something.” Seriously the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Grow up.
- Lauren on
you have obviously missed the point. I am not hypocritical nor am I arrogant.
I clearly stated that you had the right to express your opinion (perhaps your world class university could teach you how to actually analyse text for meaning, aka reading) and simply expressed my opinion that it is unnecessary to make such a big deal out of a 3 year olds appearance and the responses people make of it.
I did not tell anyone what they could or could not say, if you read my post you’d know that I asked people not to engage in another argument about Frannie’s looks. I never told them what to do.
My thought process does not follow that a different opinion equals someone trying to start a fight. Again if you had read my post you would see that I actually said you could say that you disagreed, but perhaps in a more tactful way. Clearly from your responses you do not possess any.
The majority of people on here are happy for debate and healthy conversation, I found it sad that this discussion even started, which is why I responded.
- steph on
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