“If You Save My Son, I Will Give You Everything”: Chris Pratt Shares How A Promise To God Changed His Life
When Chris Pratt’s son, Jack, was born nine weeks premature, the Hollywood star faced the most terrifying moment of his life. As doctors warned of potential lifelong complications, Pratt turned to the only thing he could—faith.
In 2012, actor Chris Pratt and then-wife Anna Faris faced a terrible ordeal when their son, Jack, arrived nine weeks prematurely, weighing a mere 3 pounds and 10 ounces. Jack's early days were fraught with medical challenges, including severe brain bleeding, leading doctors to caution that he might face developmental disabilities. The uncertainty of their newborn's future was a difficult test for the couple.
During this tumultuous period, Pratt found himself turning deeply to faith. In desperate prayers, he made a solemn vow: "If you save my son, I will give you everything. I'll give you my life. I'll give you my platform. I won't be ashamed to talk to you, talk about you." This moment cemented his commitment to his beliefs.
Miraculously, Jack defied the prognoses. By 18 months, he was meeting developmental milestones, and Pratt proudly shared that his son was "totally healthy" and "amazing." This recovery reinforced Pratt's faith and his resolve to honor the promise he had made. Today, Jack is a healthy 12-year-old.
True to his word, Pratt has since been unabashedly vocal about his faith, integrating it into both his personal and professional life. He has openly discussed how his beliefs guide his decisions and interactions within the entertainment industry. This openness has not been without challenges and criticism.
One of the most notorious instances of this backlash came after Pratt expressed gratitude for the health of his daughter, Lyla, whom he shares with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger. During an Instagram post thanking his wife for giving him a “healthy daughter,” some twisted his words into an attack on Jack. The implication? That Pratt was somehow slighting his son or his ex-wife, Faris.
The controversy took on a life of its own, with critics accusing Pratt of being insensitive, despite there being no reason to believe he meant anything other than what he said—a father’s normal appreciation for his child’s well-being. The backlash was so intense that it reportedly left Pratt feeling crushed. But instead of backtracking or hiding, he has continued to stand firm in his beliefs, refusing to let bad-faith interpretations dictate how he expresses himself.
While some in Hollywood may shy away from public expressions of Christianity, Pratt has made it clear he won’t be bullied into silence. His mission remains unchanged: to honor the promise he made in his darkest hour and to use his platform to share the power of faith, no matter the pushback.
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