On August 17, Chris Pratt marked a special moment as his son Jack turned 13, celebrating the start of his teenage years. The actor shared intimate photos on Instagram Stories, giving fans a glimpse of their everyday life together at home, featuring activities like sports games and farm visits. This gesture highlights the importance Pratt places on his relationship with Jack during this significant birthday.
A Look Inside Their Father-Son Bond
The shared images revealed the close connection between the duo, including moments in matching jerseys and working on various projects side by side. Reflecting his pride and affection, Pratt wrote,
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.
The post emphasizes the deep bond between father and son as Jack steps into adolescence.
Co-Parenting After Divorce with Anna Faris
Chris Pratt and his ex-wife Anna Faris share custody of Jack, demonstrating a cooperative approach to parenting despite finalizing their divorce in 2018. Married in 2009, the couple continues to prioritize Jack’s well-being. Faris, who remarried Michael Barrett in 2021, has spoken openly about the challenges in her marriage with Pratt. On her podcast, she reflected,
My two other marriages were with actors and I don’t think we did a great job of eliminating competitiveness,
and further added,
Or at least I didn’t, being a proud person and not wanting to reveal vulnerability.
She acknowledged,
Any hint of competitiveness and comparison, I didn’t handle that very well, I don’t think. And I hope I’ve grown from that.
Chris Pratt’s Growing Family and His Role as a Father
Beyond Jack, Pratt is a father to daughters Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and son Ford, 9 months, with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger. He has praised Jack’s role as a big brother, acknowledging their age differences but recognizing Jack’s gentle nature with his younger siblings. In a 2022 interview, Pratt shared,
There’s a big age separation… [and] he does a great job, he’s so sweet with them. And they love him so much,
illustrating Jack’s important place in the family dynamic.
Personal Growth and Changes Following Family Challenges
Insiders have noted that Pratt faced personal struggles during his earlier years, which affected his marriage to Faris. One source explained,
Chris was very insecure about himself before he started dating Katherine,
and added,
He never felt ‘good enough’ for Anna Faris, and then when their relationship started to go downward, he was angry and not liking who he was.
The source noted a positive transformation after meeting Schwarzenegger:
Katherine really changed all of that and Chris has a much healthier self-image now. He goes out with friends more and is overall just much happier. Chris is much more laid-back with Katherine and is so comfortable and happy.
This shift highlights Pratt’s evolving personal life and well-being.
