A Surprise Reunion at a Los Angeles Charity Event
Fans of Hollywood's former golden couple were taken aback on Wednesday when Chris Pratt and Anna Faris were spotted together publicly for only the second time since their divorce was finalised in 2018. The unexpected encounter occurred at a charitable gathering held at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Los Angeles, where the former spouses shared a remarkably warm embrace.
Both actors were dressed casually in comfortable sweats and baseball caps, appearing relaxed in each other's company. Observers noted that Pratt's current wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, was present at the event and watched the heartfelt interaction between the exes from a short distance away.
From Hollywood Romance to Amicable Co-Parents
The history between Pratt, 46, and Faris, 48, dates back to 2007 when they met on the set of the romantic comedy Take Me Home Tonight. After getting engaged the following year, the pair tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Indonesia in 2009. For nearly a decade, they were considered one of Tinseltown's most beloved couples before announcing their separation in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce was officially finalised on Halloween in 2018, but both have consistently prioritised their roles as co-parents to their 13-year-old son, Jack. This commitment to their son was clearly demonstrated during their first public reunion at Jack's sixth-grade graduation in June, where they happily flanked him for family photographs and shared another hug.
Moving Forward with New Lives and Partnerships
Since their separation, both stars have built new lives with different partners. Pratt married author Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, and the couple now share three young children: daughters Lyla, five, and Eloise, three, along with son Ford, one. Faris found love with cinematographer Michael Barrett, whom she married in 2021 after meeting on the set of Overboard in 2018.
Despite building new families, their co-parenting relationship has remained notably cordial, though not without occasional public scrutiny. Pratt faced backlash from fans in May for his Mother's Day social media post, where he praised Schwarzenegger but omitted any mention of Faris, the mother of his first child. This wasn't the first time such an omission had sparked controversy, with similar situations occurring in previous years.
Meanwhile, sources close to Faris indicate she has embraced a quieter, more private life with Barrett, focusing on new projects and her popular podcast while successfully maintaining a friendly and respectful dynamic with her former husband for the sake of their son.
