Justin Gaston is a singer-songwriter, model, and actor who was also a contestant on "Nashville Star" Season 6. He also originated the role of Ben Weston on "Days of Our Lives" (which is now played by Robert Scott Wilson), and he is the husband of Emmy-nominated actress Melissa Ordway ("The Young and The Restless").
He also appeared as the male love interest in Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video.
Gaston starred in the Great American Family faith-based movie "God's Country Song," which premiered in August 2024.
Favorite Movies
His favorite movies include Dumb and Dumber, When Harry Met Sally, and Mrs. Doubtfire. “We watch Mrs. Doubtfire all the time, and each time, we catch something new,” he said. “There is not really a bad Robin Williams movie.”
Justin's Favorite Series to Binge
His favorite series to binge-watch is “Breaking Bad.” “We got really addicted to this series,” he admitted. “When we got into it, we binged the whole series in two weeks.”
Favorite Cheat Meal
Gaston revealed that his favorite cheat meal is “ice cream.”
Favorite Mottos to Live By
“Life’s not fair and the sooner you realize that the better off you’ll be, and I think that’s really important.” “Also, love God and love your neighbor.” “Those are two very important mottos,” he noted.
Hobbies
In his spare time, he enjoys playing ping pong, playing music, and hanging out with his two daughters and his wife, Emmy-nominated actress Melissa Ordway of “The Young and The Restless.”
Best Thing about Being his Age
On the best thing about being his age, he said, “The best thing is having kids and being married.”
Justin Gaston's Favorite Music
“Right now, there is a lot of really good Christian music. Lately, the girls and I have been listening to Forrest Frank on repeat. I also love Coldplay, Damien Rice, and Ray LaMontagne.”
If He Could Have a Superpower.....
His superpower of choice would be “teleportation.”
Justin Gaston's Definition of Success
Regarding his definition of success, Gaston remarked, "Success, to me, is doing what I love and being able to help support my family while spending as much time as possible with them.”
Dream Duet Choices
Speaking of Coldplay, Gaston listed Chris Martin and Jackson Browne as his dream duet choices in music. “Jackson has a really cool voice too. It would be fun to do a song with Jackson on the piano and me on the guitar,” Gaston said.
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