Anna Faris details 'long conversations' she has with son Jack, 14, over religion

Nbcwashington · Aug 22, 2026 · 395 words · By Gina Vivinetto; TODAY

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What to know about Anna Faris details 'long conversations' she has with son Jack, 14, over religion

Anna Faris is opening up about the conversations she and her 14-year-old son, Jack, have about religion.

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What happened

Anna Faris is opening up about the conversations she and her 14-year-old son, Jack, have about religion.

Why it matters

Faris, who shares Jack with ex-husband Chris Pratt, described the teen as someone who is as “solid as a tugboat emotionally” during a recent appearance on comedian Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast.

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Claim 1: “Faris, who shares Jack with ex-husband Chris Pratt”

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Multiple sources, including The Independent and TikTok reports, confirm Anna Faris and Chris Pratt are ex-spouses who share a son named Jack.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor and producer. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $15.2 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing film st…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scary Movie (also known as Scary Movie 6) is a 2026 American parody film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scary_Movie_(2026_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anna Kay Faris ( AH-nə FARR-is; born November 29, 1976) is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, podcaster, and author. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Faris

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Claim 2: “Faris eloped with cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2021”

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The Independent mentions she is engaged to cinematographer Michael Barrett, but the specific detail of eloping in 2021 is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.

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Claim 3: “Pratt, 47”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm Chris Pratt's current age.

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Claim 4: “Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger, whom he met at church, in 2019.”

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Claim 5: “The couple share two daughters, Lyla, 6, and Eloise, 4, and a son, Ford, who turns 2 in November.”

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Claim 6: “Anna Faris is opening up about the conversations she and her 14-year-old son, Jack, have about religion.”

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Yahoo News and other web results confirm Anna Faris has a 14-year-old son named Jack and has discussed their conversations about religion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Unqualified is an American advice podcast created and hosted by actress Anna Faris, featuring interviews with celebrities and cultural figures, followed by personal phonecalls to listeners asking for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unqualified

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Claim 7: “The “Mom” alum, 49”

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Daily Mail confirms she is 49 years old. Wikipedia confirms the existence of the TV series 'Mom', and her career history aligns with her being an alum of the show.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mom is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gemma Baker that aired for eight seasons on CBS from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021. Set in Napa, California, it…
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Claim 8: “the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise star told the Christian Post in 2025.”

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CBN News confirms Chris Pratt gave an interview to The Christian Post regarding his faith and his son's birthday.

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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor and producer. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $15.2 billion worldwide, making him the third highest-grossing film sta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt

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web search NEUTRAL — Actor Chris Pratt gave glory to the Lord while honoring his son’s 13th birthday on August 17.And Pratt has increasingly spoken about his Christian faith in recent years. He told The Christian Post in …
https://cbn.com/news/entertainment/jesus-king-actor-chris-pr…

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web search NEUTRAL — 247,171 views • Feb 17, 2025 • #TakeThat #BAFTA. Take That's Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen brought the vibes to the EE BAFTA Film Awards with an amazing performance of Greatest Day (Robin S…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9I7oRlHWOQ

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Claim 9: “The former couple parted ways in 2017.”

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Business Insider and other web results explicitly state that Chris Pratt and Anna Faris separated/filed for divorce in 2017.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anna Kay Faris is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, podcaster, and author. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Faris

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web search NEUTRAL — Anna Faris and Chris Pratt in 2017. The problem, according to these fans, is that Pratt is moving on much too fast for their liking. Why, he only filed for divorce from ex-wife Faris on *checks notes*…
https://www.stylist.co.uk/opinion/anna-faris-chris-pratt-kat…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chris Pratt announces he and wife Anna Faris are separating after 8 years of marriage.Anna Faris and Chris Pratt with their son Jack in April 2017 to celebrate Pratt's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fa…
https://www.businessinsider.com/chris-pratt-anna-faris-separ…

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Claim 10: “Faris and Pratt welcomed Jack in 2012 after tying the knot in 2009.”

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Web search results confirm Faris and Pratt welcomed Jack in 2012. While the exact wedding year is partially cut off in one source, the timeline of their marriage and the birth of their son is widely reported.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger Pratt (née Schwarzenegger; born December 13, 1989) is an American author.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Schwarzenegger

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Claim 11: “during a recent appearance on comedian Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast.”

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The Yahoo result mentions her appearance on Chelsea Handler's podcast on Aug 20, but the provided Wikipedia entries for 'Chelsea' refer to a Netflix show, not the specific podcast appearance. Only one news source corroborates this specific event.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chelsea was an American web television late-night talk show hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler. The show debuted on May 11, 2016 and streamed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week worldwide on Net…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mayim Chaya Bialik ( MY-im bee-AH-lik; born December 12, 1975) is an American actress and former game show host. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the NBC sitcom Blossom. From 2010 …
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Claim 12: “Pratt has said he “made a deal with God” to protect Jack after he was born prematurely.”

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Web search results confirm that Jack was born nine weeks premature. While the specific 'deal with God' phrasing is not explicitly quoted in the snippets, the premature birth is confirmed by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dola AI is your AI chat assistant for intelligent conversations, writing, translation and programming. Get answers, find inspiration, and discuss any topic with Dola AI.
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