Personal Life
Soderbergh is married to writer/journalist Jules Asner, whom he often credits for influencing his female characters. Soderbergh claims he no longer reads reviews of his movies. "After Traffic I just stopped completely," says the director. "After winning the LA and New York film critics awards, I really felt like, this can only get worse". Steven has a daughter with his first wife, Betsy Brantley. He also has a daughter from an out-of- wedlock relationship.
Soderbergh lives in New York City. He is an atheist.
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