After dating for about a year, actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger got married in June 2019 with a ceremony in Montecito, California.
Here’s a look at the pair’s relationship so far.
2017: Pratt and Anna Faris announced their split after 8 years of marriage
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were together for about a decade.
After about eight years of marriage, Pratt and Faris publicly announced that they would be separating in matching social-media posts in August 2017.
“Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating,” the post stated. “We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed.”
“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,” the post continued. “We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another.”
People reported that Pratt filed for divorce in December 2017, with Faris following suit shortly after. They both asked for joint custody of their then-6-year-old son, Jack Pratt.
The divorce was finalized nearly a year later in November 2018.
June 17, 2018: Pratt and Schwarzenegger were spotted together in public
About six months after filing for divorce from Faris, Pratt was spotted on a picnic with Schwarzenegger in Santa Barbara, California.
The two were reportedly laughing and smiling together, although, at the time, neither confirmed their relationship.
A few days after their picnic, People reported that Schwarzenegger’s mom, Maria Shriver, set them up, according to a source that added the pair had been on several dates so far.
June 28, 2018: A source told E! News that the pair had been in communication for months
Chris Pratt is known for his work on shows like “Parks and Recreation” and in several Marvel movies.
A source told E! News that Pratt and Schwarzenegger had been talking for a couple of months.
“They both really like each other,” the source said. “Chris is smitten by Katherine and is super happy about how it’s going so far.”
July 2018: Pratt and Schwarzenegger were photographed kissing
Later that summer, the Daily Mail published photos of the couple kissing and hugging while they were getting frozen yogurt with Pratt’s son.
October 31, 2018: The pair spent Halloween with Faris, her boyfriend, and Jack
On Halloween 2018, Pratt and Faris showed off their co-parenting skills by trick-or-treating with their new significant others and their son.
Pratt was there with Schwarzenegger, and Faris brought her boyfriend (and now, fiancé), Michael Barrett.
December 13, 2018: Pratt and Schwarzenegger made their relationship Instagram officialKatherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt have kids together. Frederick M. Brown and Frazer Harrison
Just over a month after his divorce was finalized, Pratt posted about Schwarzenegger on his Instagram, confirming their relationship with a special birthday post.
“Happy Birthday Chief! Your smile lights up the room,” he wrote in the caption. “I’ve cherished our time together. Thrilled God put you in my life. Thankful for the laughs, kisses, talks, hikes, love and care.”
December 31, 2018: The couple vacationed in Mexico for New Year’s Eve
People reported that Pratt and Schwarzenegger had a romantic New Year’s Eve together in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, sharing photos of the pair hanging out by the pool.
January 2019: Pratt and Schwarzenegger got engaged
Less than a year after their picnic, Pratt proposed to Schwarzenegger.
He posted about it on his Instagram, writing, “Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! I’m thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in faith with you. Here we go!”
Faris showed her support for the pair by commenting, “I’m so happy for you both!! Congratulations!”
Schwarzenegger also posted the same photo on her Instagram with a caption that said she wouldn’t “want to live this life with anyone” but Pratt.
January 2019: Pratt said that he wants ‘lots of kids’
In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Pratt said that he plans on having a big family.
“The future? Oh. Lots of kids,” he said. “Maybe less time spent working, more time spent enjoying life.”
April 22, 2019: They attended their 1st red carpet together as a couple
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt attended the “Avengers: Endgame” premiere together.
Months after their engagement announcement, the pair made their red-carpet debut at the “Avengers: Endgame” premiere in Los Angeles, California.
April 2019: Schwarzenegger celebrated her bridal shower
Schwarzenegger celebrated her engagement with a bridal shower at her mother’s private estate in April 2019.
People reported that the event was lavish, with guests like Oprah Winfrey and the bride-to-be’s father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in attendance.
June 8, 2019: Pratt and Schwarzenegger tied the knot
The couple got married at a ceremony at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.
Schwarzenegger posted a photo on Instagram of the pair in wedding attire with the caption, “Yesterday was the best day of our lives! We became husband and wife in front of God, our families and those we love. It was intimate, moving and emotional. We feel so blessed to begin this new chapter of our lives.”
“We are so thankful to our families and our friends who stood with us, and grateful to Mr Giorgio Armani, who created a once in a lifetime dress for me to wear, and for Chris, the perfect suit,” she continued. “This morning we feel nothing but blessed.”
March 2020: Schwarzenegger called her relationship with Pratt an ‘amazing gift’
Katherine Schwarzenegger wrote “The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable.”
In a 2020 interview with UsWeekly, Schwarzenegger spoke about her supportive relationship.
“When you have a partner who can love and support you throughout everything, that’s the greatest gift ever,” she said. “I’ve always felt incredibly supported by my siblings and my parents, but to have that in a partner and in my husband is another amazing gift to have.”
August 2020: Schwarzenegger gave birth to the pair’s 1st child together
Schwarzenegger gave birth to their daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt, in August 2020.
Pratt commemorated the event with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a photo of the newborn’s hand.
“We are beyond thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt,” he wrote in the caption. “We couldn’t be happier. Both mom and baby are doing great. We are extremely blessed …”
June 2021: They posted about their wedding anniversary on Instagram
During a June 7 Q&A for the film “The Tomorrow War,” a fan asked Pratt what one of his favorite things about Schwarzenegger is, and the actor replied with a list.
“Her smile; her patience; her fortitude; her devotion, as a mother, as a wife; her faith,” he said on his Instagram story, according to E! News.
“Her laugh, even at inappropriate times, like at a funeral or something. It’s pretty contagious,” he continued. “It’s our anniversary tomorrow — happy anniversary! Wish her a happy anniversary.”
The following day, Schwarzenegger shared a video on Instagram of them kissing each other on the cheek with a caption that included, “Loving you and being loved by you is the greatest. I feel blessed and so grateful every single day to live life with you and have a family with you.”
May 21, 2022: They announced the birth of their second child together
“We are so excited to announce the birth of our second daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt. We feel beyond blessed and grateful,” they wrote in separate Instagram posts.
Source: www.insider.com
