Chris Pratt Opens Up About Difference In Raising His Son & Daughters
By Fiyin Olowokandi on April 11, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT
Chris Pratt is shedding light on what it means to be a girl dad!
The sensational actor, best known for being a member of Marvel's superhero franchise, is an entertainer whose charming personality has swept the globe. When the Hollywood heartthrob is not serenading viewers with his good looks, the 43-year-old focuses on being the best father to his children.
The Virginia native has three kids from two different marriages. A son named Jack with his ex-wife Anna Faris alongside two daughters, Lyla Maria, and Eloise Christina, from his current spouse Katherine Schwarzenegger. The proud father shares the difference in raising girls after being a boy dad.
Chris Pratt Says His Daughters Pay More Attention To His Clothing Than His Son
While promoting his latest box office hit, "Super Mario Bros. Movie," on the "Late Night with Seth Meyers" show, the entertainer got candid about his experiences as a father of two adorable girls.
When the talk show host asked what it felt like to have two girls, the TV personality confessed that it was a new world. "I love it, man. It's great," the CinemaCon Award winner declared.
"You know, I have a 10-year-old son, so this is my first time having daughters," the Virginia native continued. "It's just — it's fantastic. You hear that maybe the experience is different, and it is."
Speaking about his experience, the "Parks and Recreation" star recalled a sweet moment with his oldest daughter Lyla. Fawning over the two-year-old, the beloved actor said:
"My daughter Lyla is so girly. I picked her up yesterday, and she goes, 'Oh, Daddy, that's a cute outfit. Look, you have little cute pockets. That's not something Jack ever said to me."
Joining host Myers to playful diss their sons for never noticing their pockets, the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree added that it was "nice to have a little appreciation for the pocket game."
Pratt also paid tribute to his famous father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger. When asked if it felt "surreal" to be a Hollywood icon's family member, the Saturn Award winner confessed that it was fantastic living as the "Terminator" star's relative.
"I've gotten to know him now as just a regular guy and all of that. He's a great grandfather, a great dad, a good father-in-law," the father-of-three sang his praises. "And oddly, he's got a wealth of experience in promoting blockbuster action movies."
The "Jurassic World" star became family with the living legend following his marriage to the former California governor's daughter. Per The Blast, the smitten husband recently opened up about his love story with Katherine on "The Drew Barrymore Show."
According to the entertainer, the duo met in church during a challenging period in the TV personality's life. Pratt confessed that he "felt broken" and had gone to seek divine intervention when he noticed his future wife.
"God has a fast forward button, but when it's right – boom, you're hit. You fall in love; you get married," the MTV Movie Award nominee explained, noting that his relationship with Schwarzenegger felt like finding the right piece of a puzzle.
The couple's love story began after his marriage to Farris ended in 2017. Before the finalization of the former lovers' divorce in November 2018, Pratt was spotted enjoying a romantic picnic with Schwarzenegger in June.
The 'Passengers' Star Celebrated His Son's 10th Birthday With A Sweet Tribute
Although the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star can't help but fawn over his daughters, he shares the same adoration and love for his only son.
Last August, the "Moneyball" actor marked his son's tenth birthday with the sweetest tribute. Taking to Instagram, the iconic actor shared a picture of a sheep with its lamb alongside a passionate declaration of love.
"Happy Birthday to my firstborn, smart, handsome, kind-hearted, big boy Jack! TEN!!?? WHAAAT!? Double digits!!" the Critics' Choice Television Award nominee exclaimed in his tribute.
"Hard to believe it's already been ten years!! You're the best son, big brother, fisherman, scout, reader, mathematician, Imagineer, builder, boxer, and buddy a guy could ask for. Love you, kid!" the doting father sweetly concluded his message.
The birthday tribute came a year after the Virginia native received backlash for seemingly shading Jack. While paying homage to Schwarzenegger for birthing a "gorgeous healthy daughter," fans assumed Pratt insulted Farris and their son for having health issues.
