How Chris Pratt Became Part of the Kennedy Dynasty — And Why It’s Getting Messy
Kai Montgomery here, and yes, I’m grumbling about yet another celebrity family tree that’s more tangled than a phone charger in a toddler’s room. But since you’re clearly too curious to stop scrolling, let’s untangle this mess with the precision of a man who’s seen too many Hollywood marriages turn into political minefields.
Chris Pratt, star of *Guardians of the Galaxy* and dad of three (and one very famous wife), didn’t just marry into fame—he married into one of America’s most storied political bloodlines. Katherine Schwarzenegger, his wife, is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. Now, before you start picturing a Kennedy family reunion at a Trump rally, let’s get one thing straight: Chris isn’t related by blood to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He’s related by marriage. Specifically, through Maria Shriver, who is the niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
That makes RFK Jr. Katherine’s first cousin once removed—so technically, Chris is now a cousin-in-law to one of the most controversial figures in modern American politics. And while Chris has never been one for political commentary, he did drop a bombshell on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast in August. “I really got along with him well,” Pratt said, adding that he finds RFK Jr. “funny” and “great.” That’s… surprisingly civil, given that RFK Jr. is currently serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump—a role that’s drawn fire from nearly every corner of the Democratic Party.
But let’s be real: not everyone in the Kennedy clan feels the same way. RFK Jr.’s sister Kerry Kennedy publicly disagreed with his policies on Erin Burnett’s OutFront podcast, saying she “disagrees with almost everything he says from a public policy perspective.” Meanwhile, Jack Schlossberg—the grandson of JFK and son of Caroline Kennedy—has gone full diss track, calling RFK Jr. a “liar” and a “guru shaman figure” when it comes to health advice. In January, Caroline herself wrote an open letter urging the U.S. Senate to reject his nomination, calling him “unqualified.” So yeah, the family’s not exactly throwing a block party for him.
And yet, here’s the kicker: despite the ideological rifts, these people are still part of the same sprawling family. Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy had nine children, including John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. That’s where the connections branch out—through marriages, grandchildren, and yes, even a few awkward holiday dinners where no one talks about politics but everyone knows they’re thinking about it.
It’s not like the Kennedys haven’t weathered storms before. JFK’s assassination, Edward Kennedy’s long Senate career, the tragic deaths of Joe Jr. and Patrick—this family has lived through history. But today, with RFK Jr. in a high-profile government role and his cousins divided over ideology, the family tree feels less like a legacy and more like a battlefield.
So what does this mean for Chris Pratt? Well, he’s not officially taking sides. He’s just trying to enjoy poker night with his cousin-by-marriage. Which, honestly, might be the smartest move of all.
Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
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