Why did Chris Pratt and Anna Faris divorce? Former couple reunite for thanksgiving

While a recent headline-grabbing moment saw Chris Pratt and Anna Faris sharing a hug during a rare Thanksgiving outing, the road to that amicable moment came with significant introspection. Back on March 23, 2021, a report from E! News highlighted exactly what Faris felt went wrong during her years with "The Terminal List" actor (2009–2018) and her earlier marriage to Ben Indra (2004–2008).

During a candid conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow for the Unqualified podcast, Faris looked inward. She pinpointed a specific kind of professional friction that plagued those relationships.

"My two other marriages were with actors and I don't think we did a great job of eliminating competitiveness, or at least I didn't, being a proud person, and not wanting to reveal vulnerability." Anna Faris shared.

It wasn't just about the industry, though; it was how she processed that rivalry.

"Any hint of competitiveness and comparison, I didn't handle that very well, I don't think. And I hope I've grown from that," Anna added.

Since those reflections, life has moved forward. Faris eventually married cinematographer Michael Barrett, marking a new chapter after her split from Chris Pratt.

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From separation statements to shared hugs: Inside Anna Faris and Chris Pratt's co-parenting success

It took eight years of marriage, starting with their 2009 wedding after meeting on the set of Take Me Home Tonight in 2007, to reach the point of separation. Now, years later, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris delivered a clear message that their co-parenting promise holds firm.

E! News reported on November 29, 2025, that the former spouses shared a friendly hug in Los Angeles on November 27. The casual hand-off saw the actress, dressed entirely in a black hoodie, pants, hat, chatting briefly with her ex. Chris Pratt, sporting a white T-shirt, jeans, and his own black ball cap, was there to receive their son Jack for a Thanksgiving outing centered on charity work.

This modern, drama-free interaction contrasted sharply with the uncertainty that followed their 2017 split. The question of custody was on the minds of many observers, with L.A. family law specialist Steve Mindel acknowledging to People in August 2017 that the situation could turn problematic “if one of them gets upset over something” and sparked a legal fight.

But the pair made their intentions clear from the start. They addressed their commitment to co-parenting head-on in their initial separation statement.

“Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward,” they shared.

That pledge reflected an earlier philosophy. In 2015, two years before the split, Chris Pratt spoke to People about the necessary effort to preserve a core relationship outside of family life. He stressed that a couple needed to maintain a bond that could stand the test of time, stating,

“It’s just as important, if not more important, to focus on your relationship with your partner because your children are going to leave one day [and] you have to maintain a relationship that’s going to outlast your child’s needs for you.”

The latest Thanksgiving meeting suggests that, for Jack's sake, the two actors found a path to partnership that endures, even after divorce.

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Inside Anna Faris and Chris Pratt’s shared commitment to Jack’s happiness:

Despite the difficulty of their breakup, the Parks and Recreation alum and the Overboard actress spent the years following their divorce openly speaking highly of one another and prioritizing their son, Jack. Their joint statement on Instagram, which announced they were going their separate ways, was marked by sorrow:

“We are sad to announce we are legally separating, we tried really hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed. … We still love each other and will always cherish our time together,” the statement read.

But even while acknowledging the pain, Chris Pratt maintained a hopeful outlook. In 2018, speaking to Entertainment Weekly for their Summer Movie issue, the actor was candid about the situation, telling the magazine,

“Divorce sucks. But at the end of the day, we’ve got a great kid who’s got two parents who love him very much. And we’re finding a way to navigate this while still remaining friends and still being kind to one another.”

Chris Pratt went on to add a blunt assessment:

“It’s not ideal. But yeah, I think both of us are actually probably doing better.”

For her part, Faris explained that keeping Jack safe meant creating an environment full of love. Speaking with Us Weekly, she focused on their network of support:

“I think it’s just the general idea of just making sure that he’s surrounded by a lot of love and happiness and we’re really good at that and we have amazing friends and incredible family and we have like just the most amazing resources to make sure that he feels safe and protected and happy and so far he is.”

The commitment to moving forward without animosity was key. On the Divorce Sucks With Laura Wasser podcast in 2019, Anna Faris explained the rule that guided their post-split relationship:

“Grudge holding is not something that Chris and I do.”

She noted their ambitious goal was to ensure both they and Jack remained supported.