Anna Faris is opening up about her past marriage to Chris Pratt, shedding light on the fact that despite the glamorous appearances on the red carpet, their real-life relationship faced challenges. During a recent episode of her podcast, Anna Faris Is Unqualified, the actress candidly discussed with guest Rachel Bilson the feelings of entrapment she experienced even before walking down the aisle with Pratt. As co-parents to their 8-year-old son, Jack, the couple felt the external pressure to conform to the idealized image of a Hollywood power couple, as portrayed in the media and on social platforms.
Faris acknowledged that they kept their struggles hidden, unlike her previous marriage to Ben Idra, where she was more transparent about their issues. In an attempt to maintain the public's perception of their relationship, they guarded their image even within their inner circles. Reflecting on the past, the former Mom star now recognizes the signs of trouble that were present during their dating phase. During a call-in segment, she advised a listener contemplating calling off her engagement, emphasizing that such a decision is a wiser, stronger, and braver move than going through with it for the sake of societal expectations.
While Faris may not regret everything about her union with Pratt, given that it resulted in their son, the eight-year marriage prompted her to listen more closely to her instincts. Negotiating personal decisions became challenging not only with the scrutiny of friends and family but also under the watchful eyes of the public.
Faris is committed to personal growth as she enters a new chapter with cinematographer Michael Barrett. In a conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow on Anna Faris Is Unqualified in March, she expressed a desire for a different outcome in her upcoming marriage, citing lessons learned from her previous marriages to actors. Faris acknowledged her struggles with competitiveness and comparison in past relationships, hoping to demonstrate personal growth and vulnerability in her future endeavors.
