Chris Pratt has always been open about the importance of family, and his favorite way to connect with his four children is by watching sports games together. Even his one-year-old son, Ford, gets in on the fun, making it a bonding experience for the entire family.
During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night, the 46-year-old actor was seen in a patterned gray suit paired with a white T-shirt. He shared how his family enjoys watching Seattle Seahawks football games and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games together.
“We watch the Seahawks together…my youngest will say ‘Go Dodgers!’ and I’m like, ‘It’s a Seahawks game, but that’s okay, you’re doing just fine!'” he said with a laugh. “We’re Dodgers fans as well.”
Pratt also recalled a memorable day when he took his eldest son, Jack, to a Seahawks game. The 13-year-old had the chance to meet his hero, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch.
“My son got to meet Marshawn Lynch…that was absolutely epic,” he shared. “We were down on the field before the game, it was raining, it was moody, and everyone was so excited…Jack’s been a Hawks fan since he was a little guy.”
The actor also mentioned a recent trip to a Dodgers game in Los Angeles, where he and Jack enjoyed the experience.
“What a day!” Pratt posted on Instagram. “Jack and I got to hit the mound together, eat our bodyweight in Dodger Dogs, and delivered the game opening announcement! Thank you @claytonkershaw for asking me to throw yesterday’s first pitch for faith and family day, what an honor! Let’s go Dodgers!”
Pratt’s life as a father of four includes navigating the challenges of a blended family while maintaining a successful career. In an interview with E! News, he described the experience as “beautiful chaos.”
“It’s absolutely hectic, and wonderful, and I’m drinking up every moment I can when I’m able to be home. It’s been glorious, we feel very blessed,” he said.
Katherine Schwarzenegger, who married Pratt in 2019, has also spoken about the difficulties of being a step-parent. She admitted that she sought help from a step-parenting coach early on in their relationship.
“Number one thing I say is get a step-parenting therapist or step-parenting coach, because I got that right when we got engaged, and it’s been incredibly helpful for me and also just understanding my role as a step-parent,” she said on the Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali podcast.
“Because step-parenting, like parenting, has no handbook. Because I have the benefit of being in both roles, step-parenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”
She added, “You have responsibilities in all of those areas, but you’re not either of them. It’s a confusing thing to navigate where you fit in,” she continued, noting that she, Chris, Anna Faris, and Anna’s husband, Michael Barrett, “co-parent all very well, which is a huge blessing.”
Jack, who is the oldest of the four children, has adapted well to the blended family dynamic. He is described as a doting brother to his younger siblings, Lyla, Eloise, and Ford.
Chris shared with Entertainment Tonight that “there’s a big age separation…[and] he does a great job, he’s so sweet with them. And they love him so much, and they miss him when he’s gone.”
The actor continues to balance his career and family life, embracing the joys and challenges of raising four kids. Whether it’s watching sports, meeting heroes, or simply spending time together, Pratt finds happiness in the moments spent with his family.