Chris Pratt Finally Sets The Record Straight About Maria Shriver's Role In Meeting Katherine Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt has put an end to long-standing rumors suggesting his mother-in-law, Maria Shriver, had a hand in how he met his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger. 

In the same conversation, the “Jurassic World” star, who shares three children with Schwarzenegger, revealed that his younger kids still have no idea how famous he is.

Pratt and Schwarzenegger have been an item since 2018, following his divorce from actress Anna Faris, with whom he shares son, Jack.

During an interview with Steve Doocy on "Fox and Friends," Pratt set the record straight about how he met his wife. He explained that he met Schwarzenegger “organically,” shutting down claims that Shriver introduced them.

“Let’s settle it now. I met my wife in church. I was at a church in Hollywood, and I looked over, and I saw her,” he recalled, admitting he knew it wasn’t ideal to be focused on someone in church, but she was simply too cute to ignore.

“I was there with my son Jack, and I picked him up from the kids' program, and Jack and I met Katherine basically at the same time,” the actor continued. “And, yes, the rest is history.”

The couple, who tied the knot in 2019 in Montecito, California, welcomed daughter Lyla Maria, now 5, in August 2020, daughter Eloise Christina, now 3, in May 2022, and son Ford Fitzgerald, now 13 months, in November 2024.

Beyond the story of how he met his wife, Pratt was also asked whether his children have watched his movies and “if they know that their dad is one of the most famous people on Earth.”

He responded, “No, I will at some point, when the time is right. … I got a 1-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a 5-year-old,” Pratt said, adding that his eldest son, Jack, 13, has seen everything.

Pratt explained that his younger kids aren’t aware of his celebrity status yet. He recalled a moment in a coffee shop where a volleyball team asked for photos, surprising his daughters:

"I was like, ‘Hey,’ I was with my girls. I was like, you know, ‘I don’t really do that when I’m with them because they don’t know what I do and they don’t know what this is, but what’s your name?’”

He said his daughters looked at him in amazement, wondering why anyone would want pictures with their father. His response? “I don’t know. I think they’re crazy.”

Pratt also revealed that his blended family is doing “an Advent prayer challenge” this holiday season, giving each family member a moment to pray for themselves in December.

Holidays are a big deal for the Pratts, and Schwarzenegger revealed that she and Pratt agreed on one important tradition long before getting married— Christmas begins in their home on November 1.

As reported by The Blast, Schwarzenegger shared that she doesn’t wait long after Halloween to shift into full Christmas mode.

"Yes, it was an agreement that my husband and I had before getting married. Christmas lights and Christmas music start November 1st," she explained. Though she enjoys Thanksgiving, she says it fits perfectly within early Christmas décor.

Holidays aren't the only things Schwarzenegger addresses before marriage. In an episode of "Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali," she explained that she prepared for her role not only as Pratt’s wife but as a stepparent to his son, Jack.

According to The Blast, she consulted a step-parenting therapist after Pratt proposed because she understood the weight of her new responsibilities.

"And it's been incredibly helpful for me and also just understanding my role as a stepparent," she noted, reflecting on her co-parenting experience with Pratt’s ex-wife, Faris.

Back in August, Pratt faced backlash after publicly praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wishing him well in his efforts to “Make America Healthy Again.”

As reported by The Blast, Pratt, who is related to RFK Jr. by marriage, spoke about him during an appearance on the “Club Random” show.

"I think he's great. I think he's funny. He's wonderful. I like him. I love him," he said. Fans, however, criticized him heavily, questioning whether he understood the implications of his praise.

One X user strongly disagreed, insisting that RFK Jr. “is one of the worst parts of this administration,” and accusing Pratt of being “afraid that his family relative can use his connections through the government to damage his career.”