Inside Justin Hartley’s Close Bond with Daughter Isabella
Justin Hartley may be a Hollywood heartthrob, but at home, he’s just “Dad.” His daughter Isabella, now a teenager, remains the most important person in his life. “She’s my anchor,” Hartley shared during a recent podcast appearance. “No matter what’s happening in my career, being her father is the role that matters most.”
Co-Parenting and Prioritizing Family Time
Though Hartley rarely speaks publicly about his previous marriage to Lindsay Hartley, he’s been open about the importance of maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship. Despite his busy filming schedule, he makes time for Isabella, often flying back from location shoots just to catch her school events. “Being there for her means everything to me,” he said.
Lessons He Hopes to Pass On
Hartley frequently talks about the values he wants to instill in his daughter—kindness, resilience, and confidence. “I always tell her to believe in herself, and not let the world define her worth,” he explained. “That message is especially important for young women today.”
How Fatherhood Influences His Roles
Interestingly, Hartley says becoming a father changed how he approaches acting. “It gave me emotional depth I didn’t know I had,” he said. “When you experience love that intense, it changes your perspective—and that translates into your work.”
Balancing Stardom Without Missing Milestones
Even as his fame rises—with starring roles in This Is Us, Tracker, and more—Hartley insists he’ll never be too busy for his daughter. “No project, no red carpet, no award show is more important than being there for her,” he emphasized.
The Future: More Projects, Same Priorities
With new productions lined up and another season of Tracker on the horizon, Justin Hartley is as booked as ever. But don’t expect him to compromise on his parenting. “Success in Hollywood is great,” he said, “but being a good dad—that’s real success.”
