With Valentine's Day just ten days away, Katherine Schwarzenegger is embracing her cherished annual tradition of handwritten card-giving, a heartfelt practice she credits to her mother, TV journalist Maria Shriver. The author and wife of actor Chris Pratt was recently pictured wearing a soft pink sweater, surrounded by delicate pink roses, as she carefully penned Valentine's Day cards for her loved ones.
A Personal Tradition of Handwritten Keepsakes
Schwarzenegger's selection of cards showcased her playful and affectionate style, featuring designs ranging from a bold red heart to a charming pink giraffe and an adorable pink tiger. Her favourite Valentine's Day custom involves celebrating all the special people in her life with Hallmark cards, creating handwritten keepsakes that family and friends can treasure forever.
'Handwritten cards have always been my jam, thanks to my mama!' the star enthusiastically shared on Instagram, acknowledging the influence of her mother, Maria Shriver. Her father, of course, is the legendary film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Katherine maintains a well-stocked supply of cards for every occasion, whether it's expressing gratitude, marking birthdays, or sending spontaneous just-because messages. Her recent social media post showcasing this tradition was appropriately marked as an advertisement, maintaining transparency with her followers.
Chris Pratt's Romantic First Encounter Revelation
This glimpse into Katherine's Valentine's preparations follows recent revelations from her husband, Chris Pratt, about their initial meeting. The 46-year-old actor has firmly dismissed persistent suggestions that his mother-in-law, Maria Shriver, played any role in orchestrating their introduction.
During a candid appearance on FOX and Friends, Chris set the record straight: 'That's actually not true. Let's settle it now. I met my wife in church.'
A Divine Meeting in Hollywood
Pratt recounted attending a church service in Hollywood when he first noticed Katherine. 'I looked over and I saw her,' he remembered. 'And I know you're not supposed to be, like, checking out girls at church, but I'm only human. And I thought, "Wow, she's really cute."'
Interestingly, Chris was accompanied by his thirteen-year-old son, Jack, whom he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris, during this fateful encounter. 'I was there with my son Jack, and I picked him up from the kids program and Jack and I met Katherine basically at the same time. And, yes, the rest is history,' he fondly recalled.
Sneaking Glances and Rapid Romance
During another appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Pratt humorously described trying to be discreet while noticing his future wife. 'You kind of don't want to be like, "Whoa, who is that?" at church, you know what I mean. But I was kind of sneaking some glances and I was like, "Who is that? Anyway, what am I doing? Come on, I'm broken, help me."'
The Guardians of the Galaxy star explained that their relationship progressed with remarkable speed, describing Katherine as the 'woman of [his] dreams.' 'God has a fast-forward button. When it's right, boom. You fall in love, you get married. Now we have two beautiful daughters to add to my family,' he reflected.
Pratt also shared his spiritual journey, noting how finding faith preceded meeting his perfect partner. 'My own journey, finding a higher power and leaning on that and being like, "please save me," and then feeling saved. And then shortly later finding the woman of my dreams.'
Family Dynamics and Arnold's Influence
Chris couldn't resist joking about the unique pressure that comes with having Arnold Schwarzenegger as a father-in-law since their 2019 marriage. 'There's peer pressure, and then there's Arnold Schwarzenegger peer pressure,' he quipped, highlighting the amusing dynamic within their blended family.
The couple, who are parents to two young daughters, maintain a relatively private family life, choosing not to show their children's faces publicly, as seen during recent Disneyland visits. Meanwhile, Katherine continues to honour the handwritten card tradition passed down from her mother, creating lasting memories through simple, thoughtful gestures that perfectly complement their modern Hollywood love story.
