Chris Pratt has openly discussed the challenges he faces as a stepparent.
In a recent conversation with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, on the Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali podcast, Pratt shared insights into his co-parenting experience.
It’s worth noting that he shares his son, Jack, 12, with ex-wife Anna Faris, and daughters Lyla Maria, 4, and Eloise Christina, 3, along with son Ford Fitzgerald, 8 months, with Schwarzenegger Pratt.
“It’s a tough job. Parenting is a little bit like mo-cap acting because, in the end, you don’t end up getting the credit you deserve,” Pratt explained, drawing a parallel to motion-capture acting where actors’ performances are later animated.
He also highlighted that children of divorced parents face unique challenges. “They continually process the fact that they are children of divorce,” he stated.
Pratt added, “If a parent is in there doing the hard work of creating structure for a child and holding children accountable, and it’s not a biological child, it can feel thankless. But it’s a really, really important job.”
Schwarzenegger Pratt revealed that she hired a stepparenting coach after their engagement. “It’s been incredibly helpful for me and also just understanding my role as a stepparent,” she said.
