Chris Pratt is a bonafide Hollywood megastar! With franchises like “Super Mario Bros” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” under his belt, Pratt is among the biggest movie stars in the world. However, acting is not his only passion as Pratt is also a huge MMA fan. From UFC to Bellator, Chris makes appearances in MMA shows all around the world. Not only that, but Pratt is related to famous bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Similar to Pratt, Arnold is also a Hollywood superstar. However, before finding fame through movies like “The Terminator” (1984) and “Commando” (1985), Schwarzenegger was known for his bodybuilding career. He was one of the reasons behind the massive interest in Mr. Olympia. Between 1970 to 1980, he won the competition 7 times. He even served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. So, what is the connection between Arnold and Pratt? Let’s find out!
Chris Pratt is married to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger was married to Maria Shiver from 1986-2021. However, the couple filed for divorce in 2011. Before the couple separated, they had four children. Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. He also has another child with his former housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena, named Joseph Baena. Out of his five children, Katherine is the eldest and she is currently married to Chris Pratt.
Their relationship started in June 2018 and they reportedly started dating the following month in July. In July 2018, Chris even joined the Schwarzenegger household as he attended a dinner party. In November of the same year, Chris met with Arnold for the first time with Katherine. Then In December 2018, he pretty much made the relationship official when he wished Kathrine a happy birthday on his Instagram account.
In June 2019, Katherine and Chris Pratt finally decided to tie the knot. However, despite it being a high-profile wedding, the couple decided to keep the ceremony private and only 60 guests reportedly attended the ceremony. The couple is also proud parents of two daughters named Lyla and Eloise. Lyla was born on August 10, 2020, and Eloise was born in May 2022.
However, Chris also has a son with his ex-wife and Hollywood actress Anna Faris. Chris and Anna were married from 2009-2018 and they share a son named Jack Pratt. Jack was born on August 25, 2012. Jack seemingly shares a very sweet relationship with his stepmother, Katherine. Chris and Katherine are the epitome of an ideal couple and Arnold Schwarzenegger could not be any prouder!
Ahead of the release of Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Schwarzenegger revealed that he was proud of his son-in-law’s performance and tweeted, “I saw #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 last night and WOW. @prattprattpratt, you crushed it. A non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action. I loved it and I’m very, very proud of you.”
I saw #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 last night and WOW. @prattprattpratt, you crushed it. A non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action. I loved it and I’m very, very proud of you.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) April 28, 2023
While it is not often that Chris and Arnold Schwarzenegger make public appearances, they do share a great bond behind the scenes. He even revealed that the duo plays chess and it is always Arnold who comes out on top. The actor also complimented the former bodybuilder on being a good father-in-law, a great father, and a better grandfather. So it is clear that they certainly have a lot of mutual admiration for each other.
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