Inside Chris Pratt’s Growing Family: From Little Ford to Co-Parenting Wins
I suppose I have to spell this out for you, so buckle up while I walk you through Chris Pratt’s expanding brood. The Jurassic World alum has made it abundantly clear: his universe revolves around family. As of February, Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, welcomed their chilled-out baby boy Ford, joining big sisters Lyla (4) and Eloise (3), plus Pratt’s eldest, Jack (12), from his marriage to Anna Faris. You probably didn’t know all the juicy details, so here you go.
Pratt, who celebrated his 46th birthday on June 21, revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that little Ford is “not colicky” and sports what he charmingly calls a “resting bewilderment face.” It seems Ford’s default reaction to the world is wide-eyed approval—“Yes! This is great!” (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Feb. 2024). That calming presence is a nice change from the typical newborn mayhem, in case you needed reassurance.
Meanwhile, co-parenting with Anna Faris hasn’t turned into a Hollywood war zone. In fact, Faris told People in 2022 that she appreciates how protective Pratt and Katherine are toward her and Jack. “They’re very protective of me, and I want to be very protective of them,” Faris shared, noting that the blended family is finding its groove (People, 2022). If you ever doubted that former spouses could co-parent amicably, here’s your proof.
Pratt also lifted the curtain on his modern parenting philosophy during an E! News interview in May 2024. He explained that unlike his own upbringing—where “no” was non-negotiable—he’s fostering an environment where his kids can express emotions freely. “They still know the meaning of the word ‘no’ from their mom. When it comes from me, they don’t seem to know what that means,” he admitted with a laugh, “but we’ll get there.” He’s clearly committed to balancing discipline and emotional openness—a recipe far more nuanced than “kids do as I say, not as I felt.”
Of course, no family profile would be complete without the legendary Schwarzenegger influence. Grandpa Arnold Schwarzenegger, ever the showman, told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022 that grandparenting is “the easiest thing” because he gets two hours of playtime with Lyla before she and her siblings head home. Pratt praised Maria Shriver’s parenting chops, crediting her emphasis on accountability and manners—“When Maria walks in the room, you stand up”—as qualities he hopes to emulate (Today, May 2024).
So there you have it—Pratt’s family equation: one superstar dad, one Schwarzenegger mom, three spirited kids under five, one confident tween, and a grandpa who cherishes every minute of it. Now that you’re up to speed, consider yourself properly briefed on the Pratt-Schwarzenegger clan. Hopefully that wasn’t *too* elementary for you.
People Magazine, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, E! News, Today Show
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, E! News, Today Show
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