When Justine Lupe walked onto the SAG Awards red carpet in early 2024, she didn't just bring her A-game; she brought a whole new chapter of her life. Cradling a very visible baby bump in a stunning red gown, the Succession star basically confirmed what fans had been whispering about for weeks. But the biggest question wasn't about the dress. It was about the guy.
People were scrambling. Who is Justine Lupe’s baby father?
If you were looking for a high-profile Hollywood actor or a tech billionaire, you might be surprised. Honestly, the story is much more low-key and, frankly, kind of refreshing for a big-name star.
Meet Tyson Mason: The Man Behind the Scenes
The "guy in the second photo," as Justine famously dubbed him in her Instagram hard-launch, is Tyson Mason. Unlike Justine, who spent years navigating the high-stakes drama of the Roy family as Willa Ferreyra, Tyson isn't exactly a household name in front of the camera. He’s a visual artist and a creative who has worked in the art department for television and film.
It’s a classic Hollywood-adjacent romance. He gets the industry, but he isn't trying to steal the spotlight.
Tyson has worked on projects like the cult-favorite horror-sci-fi flick Detention and MTV’s Warren the Ape. If you dig through his social media, you won't find red carpet selfies or staged paparazzi shots. Instead, you'll see a lot of incredibly detailed sketches and portraits. He’s a legitimately talented artist. That creative energy seems to be the glue for them. They’ve been together since at least 2023, though they kept things under wraps until that big SAG reveal.
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From Partner to "Ding Darn Husband"
Things moved fast after the world found out they were expecting. By the time Justine’s hit Netflix show Nobody Wants This premiered, she wasn't just a new mom; she was a wife.
The timeline is a bit of a whirlwind:
- August 2024: Their daughter, Ellis, is born.
- February 18, 2025: Justine and Tyson tie the knot in a super intimate courthouse wedding in Beverly Hills.
I love the details of their wedding because it felt so... real? Justine wore a simple ivory satin slip dress. Tyson was in a classic black suit. Their dog was there. Their baby, Ellis, was there in a frilly white dress. It wasn't some $2 million destination wedding in Italy; it was a "let’s get this done because we’re already a family" kind of vibe.
Justine shared the photos a few weeks later with the caption: “Allow me to introduce you to my ding darn HUSBAND!”
The Name Ellis and That Secret Tattoo
One of the sweetest stories about Tyson Mason came out when Justine visited The Drew Barrymore Show. Turns out, Tyson was the one who picked the name Ellis. He loved it so much that he didn't even wait for the birth certificate to be printed.
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He went out and got "Ellis" tattooed on his finger before she was even born.
Justine joked with Drew that once the ink was dry, the name was pretty much set in stone. "Okay, so the name is definitely Ellis," she recalled thinking. It’s that kind of impulsive, sweet devotion that seems to define their relationship.
Filming "Nobody Wants This" While Pregnant
If you’ve watched Nobody Wants This on Netflix—where Justine plays the chaotic but lovable Morgan—you might be shocked to know she was actually five months pregnant during filming.
She kept it a secret from almost everyone at first.
There was this one night on set at 2:00 AM where her Gucci skirt literally ripped open in the front and the back. She wasn't showing much yet, but her body was changing fast. The crew just thought she was "rapidly falling apart," which, if you know her character Morgan, kind of fits the brand.
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She eventually told her co-star Kristen Bell first. Kristen, being a seasoned pro and a mom herself, apparently freaked out in the best way possible—running around in a sheet mask with excitement.
Life in "The Trenches"
Postpartum hasn't been all glamorous red carpets and "tomato hats" (though Kristen Bell did knit one for baby Ellis). Justine has been pretty vocal about the "crazy anxiety" that hit her during the hormonal shift of weaning.
She calls her life with Tyson "the trenches."
In February 2025, she marked six months of parenthood by calling Tyson "the prize." It’s clear that while the world knows her as Willa or Morgan, her real-life role as a mom and wife is where her heart is right now.
Tyson seems to be the steady hand in the background. Whether he's tickling Ellis in Instagram clips or supporting Justine at premieres where he "promised there would be no dancing," he’s clearly more than just a "baby father"—he’s the partner she needed to navigate the madness of fame.
What to Keep in Mind
If you're following Justine's journey, here’s the reality of her current status:
- Status: Married to Tyson Mason (since Feb 2025).
- Children: One daughter named Ellis (born Aug 2024).
- Public Stance: She values her privacy but shares authentic, messy parenting moments that make her incredibly relatable.
For anyone looking to follow her career next, keep an eye on the second season of Nobody Wants This. Now that the "secret" of her pregnancy is out and her family life is settled, her performance is likely to be even more nuanced. You can check her official Instagram for those rare, "ding darn" glimpses into her life with Tyson and Ellis.