Actress Anna Faris recently discussed her divorce from ex-husband Chris Pratt on her podcast, "Anna Faris Is Unqualified," with guest Rachel Bilson. Opening up about the split, Faris admitted to feeling like her "hand was forced" in the decision to end the eight-year marriage.
Faris acknowledged that, in hindsight, she realized there were issues she had ignored, and the divorce felt more like a compelled outcome than an independent decision. The couple, who met in 2007 and married in 2009, announced their separation in 2017, with the divorce finalized in 2018.
During the podcast, Faris revealed that she never openly discussed her struggles with Pratt and cited a lack of a close circle of girlfriends as a challenge in sharing her feelings. Reflecting on her past relationships, including her previous marriage to actor Ben Indra, Faris expressed that she had often avoided addressing issues.
Despite the challenges, Faris and Pratt are now on good terms and co-parent their 8-year-old son. Pratt is currently married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, while Faris is engaged to cinematographer Michael Barrett.
Addressing a caller on the podcast who expressed uncertainty about her engagement, Faris shared her perspective, stating that calling off an engagement is a "smarter, stronger, braver move" than going through with it for the sake of expectations.
Faris did not specify which engagement she was referring to but emphasized the importance of making decisions based on one's own feelings rather than external pressures.
For more insights into Anna Faris's reflections on her past relationships and divorce, you can listen to the full podcast episode here.
