Eric Mabius Arrested for Battery, Displays Injuries in Mugshot

Nassau County, Florida – Eric Mabius, best known for his role as Daniel Meade on the television show “Ugly Betty,” was arrested early Thursday morning for battery and resisting an officer without violence. Authorities booked the 53-year-old actor into the Nassau County Jail and Detention Center just before 6 a.m. after an incident reported at around 2 a.m.

Mabius’s mugshot reveals a battered face, with a noticeable cut near his right eye and a purple bruise. He appeared dazed and was wearing a prison jumpsuit. The specifics of the altercation leading to his arrest have yet to be disclosed.

DailyMail.com has reached out to a representative for Mabius for comment on the situation. Mabius gained fame as the Mode fashion editor in “Ugly Betty,” which aired from 2006 to 2010. The show received critical acclaim, winning 42 awards, including two Golden Globes.

After the series concluded, Mabius starred in the Hallmark series “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” which began in 2013 and later expanded into a series of 13 movies. Mabius has expressed fondness for the franchise, stating in a recent interview, “We have such a fervent fan base. Each time we come back together to do another movie, there seems to be so much more behind it.”n

In addition to his successes in television, Mabius has continued acting in various projects, including a 2019 Hallmark film titled “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and a seven-episode arc in NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in 2015. His latest screen credit is in the 2023 Hallmark movie “Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up.” Mabius previously confirmed discussions around a possible reunion for “Ugly Betty,” hinting at an ongoing interest in the show’s legacy.

Mabius was previously married to Ivy Sherman from 2006 until their divorce in 2018. The couple shares two sons. As he awaits trial for his charges, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact his career and future projects.