Takeaways:
- Katherine Schwarzenegger took Chris Pratt to a horse barn for their first date.
- The pair drove five hours together before they really knew each other.
- Their bond began through shared conversations, faith, and family values.
- Pratt says Katherine quickly became the “woman of his dreams.”
A Bizarre and Charming First Date
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are opening up about the unexpected way their love story began. In a new interview with “Extra,” Katherine revealed that their very first date in 2018 wasn’t dinner, coffee, or a scenic walk — instead, she took Pratt straight to a barn to meet her horse.
Katherine, the eldest daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, said Pratt was trying to plan a typical first date. But she had a different idea.
“I took him to the barn on the first date,” she said. “We didn’t even know each other… He was trying to figure out where we should go, and I just said, ‘Let’s go to the barn.’”
A Five-Hour Road Trip with a Near Stranger
To make the spontaneous date happen, Katherine drove Pratt to Carpinteria, California, where her horse lives. She admitted the setup was a little risky:
- The drive took about five hours round-trip
- They barely knew each other
- The long ride forced natural conversation and connection
“It was definitely a risk to take… but it lended itself to a lot of talking and conversation,” she shared.
That road trip sparked the beginning of a relationship built on openness, humor, and shared values.
Katherine’s Lifelong Passion for Horses
The barn date made perfect sense to Katherine, who has a deep, long-standing bond with horses. Her horse Brandy even inspired her children’s book “Kat and Brandy,” which explores the healing connection between humans and animals.
For Katherine, introducing Pratt to this part of her life on day one was a meaningful step.
From Church Glances to Lifelong Love
Pratt and Schwarzenegger first met at church, where Pratt admitted he was instantly drawn to her — though he tried to stay subtle.
During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” he joked:
“You kind of don’t want to be like, ‘Whoa, who is that?’ at church… but I was sneaking glances. I was like, ‘Who is that? Anyway, what am I doing? Come on, I’m broken, help me.’”
Their connection quickly grew beyond quiet glances. By 2019, the couple married in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family.
“When It’s Right, Boom.”
Pratt has often spoken about how effortlessly their relationship unfolded. He refers to Katherine as the “woman of [his] dreams” and says their journey felt divinely aligned.
“God has a fast-forward button,” he said. “When it’s right — boom. You fall in love, you get married. Now we have two beautiful daughters to add to my family.”
Today, the pair continue to share glimpses of their relationship, often highlighting their shared values, love for family, and the unconventional first date that started it all.
