Key takeaways (read this first)
- Chris Pratt says he first noticed Katherine Schwarzenegger at church and thought she was “really cute.”
- He shut down rumors that Maria Shriver set them up, saying they met naturally.
- Pratt says he was there with his son Jack, and he and Jack met Katherine around the same time.
- He describes their relationship as moving fast—and calls Katherine the “woman of [his] dreams.”
- He also joked about the “peer pressure” of having Arnold Schwarzenegger as a father-in-law.
Chris Pratt says he met Katherine Schwarzenegger at church
Chris Pratt is setting the record straight about how he met his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.
The actor says their first meeting didn’t happen through a family introduction—and Maria Shriver wasn’t the reason they connected. Instead, Pratt shared that he met Katherine while attending a church in Hollywood.
He admitted he noticed her from across the room and thought she was “really cute,” even though (as he joked) you’re not exactly supposed to be checking people out at church.
“I was only human”: Pratt on first seeing Katherine
While speaking in a recent interview, Pratt described the moment he first saw Katherine and had an immediate reaction.
He joked that he knew it wasn’t the most perfect setting to be distracted, but he couldn’t help it. He said he looked over, saw her, and thought: “Wow, she’s really cute.”
It’s a short moment—but it’s exactly the kind of detail fans love because it feels normal and real.
He was with his son Jack when they met
Pratt also revealed he wasn’t alone that day.
He said he was at church with his son, Jack (13), whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris. Pratt explained that he picked Jack up from the kids’ program, and they basically met Katherine at the same time.
According to Pratt, that was the start of everything—and “the rest is history.”
“Sneaking glances” and trying to stay focused
This isn’t the first time Pratt has talked about their first encounter.
In an earlier appearance on a talk show, he joked about trying to behave but still “sneaking some glances,” while also reminding himself to stay present and focused.
It’s a relatable moment that reflects something a lot of people experience: trying to be respectful in a setting like church, while still feeling that instant spark.
Pratt says their relationship moved fast
Pratt also shared that once things started, the relationship moved quickly.
He suggested that when something feels right, it can happen fast—falling in love, getting married, and building a family. He described Katherine as the “woman of [his] dreams” and spoke about faith playing a big role in his personal journey.
Today, Pratt says their life includes “two beautiful daughters” added to his family.
The Arnold joke: “Schwarzenegger peer pressure”
No celebrity love story is complete without a funny family moment.
Pratt also joked about what it’s like having Arnold Schwarzenegger as a father-in-law, saying there’s normal peer pressure… and then there’s “Arnold Schwarzenegger peer pressure.”
Why this story connects with entertainment audiences
For Project Casting readers, stories like this aren’t just celebrity updates—they’re reminders that:
- Real relationships often start in ordinary places
- Public figures still have human, awkward, sweet moments
- Personal values (like faith, family, and growth) can shape career and life choices
And for actors and creators, it’s also a good reminder that being authentic is part of what makes people memorable—on-screen and off.
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