Skip to main content
Father's Day Sale — Get 40% off Vantage for yourself or as a gift
Published loading...Updated

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.
Insights by Ground AI

15 Articles

Lean Left

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…

Lean Left

The actress of “Scary Movie” recalled that her podcast project became the emotional anchor during the separation

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
Read Full Article
Right

The actress spoke about the period after her split from the Hollywood star and how she found support on her podcast.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe
Father's Day SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get Started

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

US Magazine broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal