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Anna Faris' Podcast Helped Her Through Chris Pratt Divorce
Faris said the show gave her a private-feeling community and helped her through heartbreak after eight years of marriage.
In a Variety profile published Saturday, Anna Faris discussed her divorce from Chris Pratt, describing her podcast Unqualified as a vital 'secret community' during her separation.
Faris and Pratt separated in 2017 after eight years of marriage, finalizing their divorce in 2018. Following the breakup, the actress sought genuine connection outside of Hollywood.
The Scary Movie actress, who has a 13-year-old son named Jack with Pratt, found comfort in the podcast project. She noted it provided an avenue for meaningful interaction with others.
Faris, who married cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2021, expressed overwhelming gratitude for current opportunities. The podcast experience helped her realize she could be happy through writing.
Reflecting on 26 years in the entertainment industry, Faris observed that fame has shaped her identity. She remains focused on new professional opportunities beyond the public judgment she faced during the divorce.
Anna Faris has rarely spoken about her divorce from Chris Pratt, eight years after their split. In an interview with Variety, the 49-year-old actress admitted that the intense media attention that accompanied the end of their marriage was very difficult for her. "It was sad, really, very sad," Faris said, adding that although she is used to life in the spotlight, the media pressure took its toll on her. Anna Faris and Chris Pratt She said that h…