Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their third child together, according to People. This exciting news comes as the couple continues to expand their growing family, which already includes 13-month-old Eloise Christina and 2-year-old Lyla Marie. Pratt, who recently celebrated his 45th birthday, also has a son, Jack, from his previous marriage to actress Anna Faris.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, has yet to make an official announcement regarding the pregnancy. However, observant fans have noticed that Schwarzenegger, 33, has been sharing family photos on Instagram where she strategically faces away from the camera, possibly to conceal a growing baby bump.
In her recent Instagram Live series, BDA Baby (Before, During, After Baby), Schwarzenegger discussed her parenting philosophy. She emphasized the importance of seeking support and rejecting the notion that mothers should handle everything independently. “I’m a big believer—I feel like on Instagram we see all these moms that are like, ‘I’m doing it all, I’m doing it all, I’m doing it all on my own,’ blah-blah and I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do it all on my own,'” she shared, per InStyle. “I want to lean on my sister, I want to lean on my mom, I want to lean on my girlfriends, my mom friends. I want to be honest and transparent and also say, ‘I can’t make this today. My kid’s sick. She was up all night teething. I need to be a mom right now.'”
Schwarzenegger’s approach to motherhood aligns with her family background. Coming from a large family herself, she has expressed a desire for a sizeable family of her own. In a 2022 interview with Us Weekly, she stated, “I come from a big family, so I love the idea of having a lot of kids around and a big family. Whatever God has in his plan for us is what we’ll do.”
Pratt has been equally enthusiastic about fatherhood. In a recent interview with E! News, he gushed about his children, describing them as “cute and wonderful” and “sweet, polite, kind, joyous little angels.” He has also publicly praised Schwarzenegger’s parenting skills, calling her a “loving, nurturing” and patient mother in a tender Instagram post.
The actor’s commitment to co-parenting with his ex-wife Faris has been evident since their separation in 2017. In a joint statement at the time, they said that their son Jack would remain their top priority and pledged to keep their situation as private as possible for his sake.
Jack, Lyla, and Eloise are getting a new sibling. Congratulations are in order for Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger. People confirmed that the Marvel star and author are expecting a third child together. The two share 13-month-old Eloise Christina and 2-year-old Lyla Marie. Pratt also shares a son, Jack, with his ex, Anna Faris. Pratt, who just celebrated a birthday, is 45 and Schwarzenegger is 33. The two married in 2019.
Before the news broke today—neither Pratt nor Schwarzenegger have released an official statement—the mom of two opened up about parenting during her Instagram Live series BDA Baby (Before, During, After Baby). She explained that moms shouldn’t feel guilt for asking for help and should actually embrace it.
“I’m a big believer—I feel like on Instagram we see all these moms that are like, ‘I’m doing it all, I’m doing it all, I’m doing it all on my own,’ blah-blah and I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do it all on my own,'” Schwarzenegger said. “I want to lean on my sister, I want to lean on my mom, I want to lean on my girlfriends, my mom friends. I want to be honest and transparent and also say, ‘I can’t make this today. My kid’s sick. She was up all night teething. I need to be a mom right now.'”
When Pratt and Faris announced their separation in 2017, the two said that their son would remain a top priority. “Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake, we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward,” a joint statement read. “We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another.”
In 2022, Pratt shared that Jack loves being a big brother. “There’s a big age separation…[and] he does a great job, he’s so sweet with them,” Pratt told Entertainment Tonight. “And they love him so much and they miss him when he’s gone.”
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt’s cutie has arrived! The couple welcomed their second child together, the actor’s third, on Saturday, May 21. “We are so excited to announce the birth of our second daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt,” the pair shared on Sunday, May 22, via Instagram. “We feel beyond blessed and grateful. Love, Katherine and Chris.”
Us Weekly confirmed in December 2021 that the Gift of Forgiveness author, 32, was pregnant. While the couple did not address the news via Instagram at the time, the Parks and Recreation alum, 42, did pen a touching tribute for his wife’s birthday later that same month. “You are such a wonderful wife, mother, stepmother, and life partner,” the Guardians of the Galaxy star captioned a slideshow at the time. “I simply can’t imagine how lost I’d be without you. You’re beautiful, tough as nails, reasonable, deeply thoughtful, extraordinarily smart, you’re a complete boss, eternally driven and you communicate like no other. Thank you for everything. Thank you for being so instrumental in my growth over the past few years. We fit so perfectly into each other’s lives that our Union is a daily reminder that God is looking out for us. Navigating the odd circumstances of our world is a task I cannot handle alone. And I’m so grateful I don’t have to. Your commitment to helping others is contagious. I’m just so grateful for the harmony you continually bring to our household.”
The Minnesota native also praised Katherine the previous month, writing via Instagram that the “Dog That Changed Me” podcast host had given him an “amazing life [and] a gorgeous, healthy daughter,” Lyla. Pratt, who is also the father of son Jack, 9, with ex-wife Anna Faris, gushed in the November 2021 post: “She chews so loudly that sometimes I put in my ear buds to drown it out, but that’s love! She helps me with everything. In return, periodically, I open a jar of pickles. That’s the trade. Her heart is pure, and it belongs to me.”
The pair wed in June 2019 in California, five months after their engagement. Their baby girl, now 21 months, arrived in August 2020. Katherine and the Jurassic World star’s little one is growing into “a total animal lover,” the Rock What You’ve Got author exclusively told Us in November 2021. “It’s really sweet to see her with Maverick and see their relationship blossom,” the Los Angeles native explained of Lyla’s bond with the family dog at the time. “Especially as she gets more mobile, I see how excited she gets and how she likes to walk him around. It just totally warms my heart. I love it.”
Source: People, InStyle, Us Weekly, E! News, Entertainment Tonight
