Chris Pratt Shares Rare Photos Celebrating Son Jack’s 13th Birthday: “I Have a Teenager?”

Actor Chris Pratt commemorated his son Jack’s 13th birthday on August 17 by sharing a heartfelt tribute and a selection of family photos. The milestone highlighted Pratt’s reflections on his son entering the teenage years, marking a significant moment in their family life.

Emotional Instagram Tribute Captures Father’s Pride

In his Instagram Story, Pratt wrote with disbelief, “I have a teenager???” and posted a touching message to Jack:

“Jack, I can’t believe you are 13 today. I’ve watched you grow into such an incredible young man, and am truly proud of the person you are becoming. I love you! Jesus is King! ❤️✝️.”

Alongside this, a collage featured candid snapshots of the duo, including one where they sport matching jerseys with their last name and others showing Jack feeding farm animals and attending a football game with his father.

Background on Chris Pratt and Anna Faris’s Son Jack

Jack is the eldest child of Chris Pratt and his ex-wife, Anna Faris. The couple eloped in 2009 and welcomed Jack in 2012. Born prematurely, Jack spent several weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which deeply affected both parents. Faris once shared in a 2014 GQ interview,

“He was born at three pounds,

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adding,

“And we were told, ‘OK, you need to be prepared for raising a special-needs child.’ And we felt like it was devastating, but it also felt like, you know, ‘We can do this.’”

Pratt also reflected on Jack’s early days during an emotional speech at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies Hollywood Luncheon, describing his son as “tough as nails.” He remarked,

“Our Jack went from a small helpless little squirt to a strong, happy, funny, and vocal boy. … I’ve done all kinds of cool stuff as an actor. I’ve gotten to jump out of helicopters and do daring stunts and play baseball in a professional stadium, but none of them mean anything compared to being somebody’s daddy,”

highlighting the profound meaning fatherhood holds for him.

Co-Parenting Journey After Divorce

After Pratt and Faris announced their separation in 2017, they expressed a shared commitment to prioritizing Jack’s well-being. Their joint statement read,

“We tried really hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed,”

continuing,

“Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep the situation as private as possible moving forward. We still love each other and will always cherish our time together.”

Their divorce was finalized in 2018.

Since then, Faris remarried Michael Barrett in 2021. Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, with whom he has three children: daughters Lyla and Eloise, born in 2020 and 2022, respectively, and son Ford, born in 2024.

Challenges of Stepparenting and Family Blending

In a recent discussion, Pratt opened up about the complexities his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, faced adapting to the role of a stepparent. He likened stepparenting to motion-capture acting, describing it as a challenging role where one does not receive the recognition deserved. He said,

“It’s a tough job. Parenting is a little bit like [motion-capture] acting because, in the end, you don’t end up getting the credit you deserve,”

during a podcast appearance on Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali.

Schwarzenegger revealed that she sought guidance by hiring a stepparenting coach, emphasizing the absence of a clear handbook for the role. She explained,

“Stepparenting, like parenting, has no handbook,”

and elaborated,

[And] I have the benefit of being in both roles. Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant. You have responsibilities in all of those areas, but you’re not either of them.”

Continuing the Family Story

Chris Pratt’s public sharing of Jack’s 13th birthday demonstrates the significance of fatherhood in his life and the family’s journey through challenges and growth. As Jack embarks on his teenage years, the affectionate moments captured by Pratt provide a glimpse of their close bond. With ongoing adjustments in their blended family, the couple’s openness about parenting roles may help others navigating similar dynamics.

Pratt’s reflection on parenthood underscores a shift in his perspective, prioritizing his children over professional achievements, and highlighting the profound impact family holds for him as he watches his children grow and mature.