Jason Ritter, son of the late Hollywood icon John Ritter, defends his wife, actress Melanie Lynskey, against online body-shaming, emphasizing that “skinny does not always equal healthy.” John Ritter, celebrated for his roles in “Three’s Company” and “Problem Child,” left behind a legacy inspiring his children—Jason, Carly, and Tyler—to pursue Hollywood careers.
John’s marriage to actress Nancy Morgan produced three talented kids. Tyler Ritter starred in “The McCarthys” and “Arrow,” Carly pursued acting and singing, and Jason carved an impressive career with over 100 credits, gaining fame with an early appearance in “Three’s Company.”
John’s family experienced happy years before his divorce from Morgan in 1996. He later married Amy Yasbeck, with whom he had a child, Stella Ritter. Despite John’s unexpected death in 2003 at 54 due to an undetected heart flaw, the blended family, including John’s children from his first marriage, remained close.
Jason, known for roles in “Parenthood” and “Joan of Arcadia,” continued acting after his father’s passing. In 2014, he co-starred with Lynskey in “We’ll Never Have Paris,” marking the start of their relationship. They celebrated the birth of their daughter in 2018, followed by a 2020 wedding.
Despite their Hollywood connections, Jason and Lynskey maintain a private life, choosing simplicity. Jason, influenced by his father’s parenting, prioritizes expressing unconditional love to his daughter. In 2022, he defended Lynskey against body-shaming trolls, condemning unsolicited comments and expressing admiration for his wife’s beauty. The couple frequently shares their love for each other online, with Jason calling Lynskey the best person he knows.
