Inside Maria Shriver’s Bond With Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Son

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Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt‘s son is a grandma’s boy.

Katherine Schwarzenegger revealed the special connection her mother, Maria Shriver, has developed with Chris Pratt’s youngest daughter, Ford.

Katherine shared how wonderful this time in her life is, especially getting to watch her mom bond with her children. She told Jenna Bush Hager on Today that it’s been particularly sweet seeing her daughter Ford with a special friend. Katherine also shares daughters Lyla, 5, and Eloise, 3, with Chris.

The author, whose son turns one on November 8th, explained that a friend said they would do everything together, and she responded with a simple, ‘Okay.’

The 35-year-old typically keeps her children private, rarely showing their faces online, but she sometimes shares little moments from her life as a mother.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt‘s son is a grandma’s boy.

Katherine Schwarzenegger revealed the special connection her mother, Maria Shriver, has made with Chris Pratt’s youngest child, Ford.

Katherine recently shared how wonderful this time in her life is, especially getting to watch her mom bond with her children. She told Jenna Bush Hager on Today that it’s particularly sweet to see her son, Ford, with a little friend. Katherine also shares daughters Lyla, 5, and Eloise, 3, with Chris.

The author, whose son turns one on November 8th, went on to say that someone told her, ‘We’re going to do everything together,’ and she responded, ‘Okay.’

The 35-year-old typically prefers to keep her children’s lives private, rarely showing their faces online. However, she sometimes shares little moments about being a mom.

On October 25th, Katherine shared a photo on Instagram of her son, Ford, sitting up in bed, showing off his blonde hair. Another picture shows Katherine smiling as she carries Ford on a sidewalk surrounded by bubbles.

The Jurassic World alum also detailed how he’s been bonding with his and Katherine’s daughters.

The girls have just begun swimming in the pool, wearing their goggles. I’m going to join them and teach them how to dive and retrieve objects from the bottom. It’s a full-on pool party – we have music, a barbecue, and everyone is enjoying the sun and the water.

Read on for more about Chris’ blended family tree…

Chris says raising his four children, including his 13-year-old son Jack with his ex-wife Anna Faris, has been wonderfully chaotic.

Being a parent is wonderfully chaotic, and I’m cherishing every moment I get at home with my family,” the 46-year-old shared with TopMob News in August. “It’s been a truly joyful experience, and we feel incredibly lucky.”

His daughters, along with Katherine’s, really stepped up as big sisters and thoroughly enjoyed all the summer activities.

The girls have just started swimming in the pool, wearing their goggles. I’m going to teach them how to dive down and retrieve objects from the bottom. It’s a pool party with music, grilling, and plenty of sunshine and swimming.

Read on for more about Chris’ blended family tree…

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s children – Katherine, Christina, Patrick, Chris, and Joseph – are all grown up, so he’s now enjoying being a grandfather! Katherine and her husband, Chris Pratt, have three children – Lyla, Eloise, and Ford – who bring him a lot of joy. As he told Jimmy Kimmel, being a grandpa is easy: he gets to play with his grandchildren for a couple of hours, letting Lyla ride a horse or play with the dog, and then they go home!

Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger married in 1986, but divorced in 2011 after Maria discovered Arnold had a child with another woman. Despite the split, their son-in-law, actor Chris Pratt, praises their co-parenting. In a May 2024 interview with Today, Pratt said, “They raised four amazing kids, which isn’t easy.” He admires how, despite their wealth and fame, their children are well-adjusted. Pratt is eager to learn their parenting secrets, specifically how they raised respectful, grounded children. He believes Maria’s emphasis on accountability, good manners, and faith were key. He plans to incorporate these principles into how he raises his own children.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, born in 1993, is the eldest son of Arnold and Maria Schwarzenegger. While his famous parents certainly open doors, he credits his brother-in-law, Chris, with helping him land a role in the Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List. Patrick recalled Chris advising him to gain 20 pounds and undergo tactical training to convincingly portray the character of Donny Mitchell. He described training with actual Navy SEALs as a lifelong dream come true.

Since then, Patrick has continued to build his acting career, appearing as Saxon Ratliff in The White Lotus and portraying Tim Tebow in FX’s American Sports Story. Despite his family connections, he emphasizes his dedication to the craft. He told The Sunday Times that he’s spent ten years taking acting classes, participating in school plays, and tirelessly working on his characters, all while facing numerous rejections.

In December 2023, Patrick proposed to model Abby Champion, and the two are planning their future together.

Katherine Schwarzenegger is the oldest of Arnold and Maria Schwarzenegger’s children, born in 1989. She’s now a mother herself, having married Chris Pratt in 2019 after dating for a year. They have three children together: daughter Lyla, born in 2020, Eloise, born in 2022, and son Ford, born in 2024. Katherine has shared how much she always wanted to be a mother, saying that becoming one felt like everything in her life had prepared her for that moment. Chris also has a son, Jack, from his previous marriage to Anna Faris, born in 2012.

Chris Pratt prioritizes his family above all else. However, he was hurt by the negative reaction he received in 2021 after publicly thanking his current wife, Katherine, for their healthy daughter on Instagram. Some people online found the post insensitive, considering that his son with his ex-wife, Anna, was born prematurely.

In a 2022 interview with Men’s Health, Pratt explained that articles criticized the post as a disrespectful jab at his ex-wife. He felt this was unfair and deeply upsetting, worrying about how his son, who was nine at the time, would one day read those comments. He said the criticism felt like a burden on the blessings in his life and admitted he cried about it.

Jack, the son of Anna and Chris, was born prematurely in August 2012 and needed care in the NICU.

The actress fondly remembered bringing her son, Jack, home, though his early years involved frequent doctor visits, five surgeries, and physical therapy. Despite the challenges, she said Jack always brought a lot of joy, describing him as the cutest and most adorable child she could have imagined.

Now a teenager, Jack still seeks advice from his parents. The actress explained that, like many parents, she often wonders if she’s providing the right guidance and a strong foundation for her children. When Jack comes to her for help, it reassures her that she’s doing a good job, and she feels very proud of him.

 

Katherine and Chris welcomed their daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt, in August 2020, just over a year after getting married. Lyla’s middle name honors Katherine’s mother.

Chris usually keeps his family life private, but he shared that his son Jack was already doing a fantastic job as a big brother. He told Entertainment Tonight in 2021 that Jack is very patient with Lyla, even when she tries to take his glasses off, and is a truly great older sibling.

In March 2022, Chris and Katherine Pratt welcomed their daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt, into the family.

Actor Jason Bateman, known as a proud ‘girl dad,’ shared in June 2022 that his oldest daughter is doing great with her new role as a big sister. He described how she initially reacted to the baby with curiosity – asking ‘What’s going on with her?’ and wanting attention – but now she’s completely embraced being a big sister. She loves holding her baby sister and is very affectionate, which he finds incredibly meaningful and fulfilling. He feels very lucky and happy about these moments, saying they’re what life is all about.

Katherine and Chris Pratt welcomed their son, Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt, on November 8, 2024. A few days later, they shared on Instagram that both mom and baby are healthy, and Ford’s siblings are excited to have a new brother. The couple expressed feeling incredibly blessed and thankful.

Christopher Schwarzenegger, the youngest son of Arnold and Maria Schwarzenegger, generally stays out of the spotlight. Born in 1997, he’s currently Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Founder’s Council and Director of Development at Indus Valley Media. He previously worked at Malka, a creative content agency, and with sports psychologist Trevor Moawad. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology.

His sister, Christina Schwarzenegger, born in 1991, is an executive producer. She’s known for her work on documentaries like Take Your Pills (2018) and Take Your Pills: Xanax (2022).

Joseph Baena is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, born from an affair with his housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena, in 1997. Arnold didn’t discover he was Joseph’s father until years later. In his 2023 documentary, Arnold, he explained that he initially didn’t suspect paternity but became increasingly certain as Joseph grew older, leading him to worry about keeping the relationship secret. Arnold described the affair as a significant mistake but emphasized his pride in Joseph and his desire for Joseph to feel loved and accepted. He stated he loves Joseph, who has become a remarkable young man. Like his father, Joseph is pursuing an acting career and enjoys fitness. He also works in real estate and recently competed on Dancing With the Stars.

Chris and Anna got married in 2009, but they separated after eight years. Anna, who was previously married to Ben Indra, suggested that her relationship with Chris wasn’t as perfect as it appeared to others.

On her podcast, Unqualified, she explained that she and Chris both maintained a certain image of their relationship, even with close friends and family. She felt more open and honest in her marriage to Ben.

Anna, now married to cinematographer Michael Barrett and a stepmother to his two children, also believes that being married to people in the same acting profession contributed to the issues. She admitted on her podcast that she and her ex-husbands didn’t handle competitiveness well, and she didn’t always deal with feelings of comparison or vulnerability in a healthy way. She hopes she has learned and grown from those experiences.

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