Anna Faris Discusses Son's Religious Views and Political Debates on Chelsea Handler Podcast
Actress Anna Faris said on Chelsea Handler's podcast that her 14-year-old son, who is religious, frequently engages in conversations about faith and politics, which she tries to challenge.
Actress Anna Faris spoke about parenting her 14-year-old son Jack, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt, during a recent episode of Chelsea Handler’s "Dear Chelsea" podcast. Faris described her son as emotionally steady but noted that he is religious, a contrast to her own lack of religious upbringing.
"He’s asked me to accept Jesus Christ as your savior," Faris said, adding that she is willing to have extensive discussions with him about the topic.
Faris explained that these conversations often involve questioning the political positions she associates with certain religious groups. She gave examples such as asking, "Do you think it’s a luxury that you get to be pro-life?" and probing his views on a prominent pastor she characterized as a "grifter."
"He’s like, ‘Maybe,’ and ‘Mega pastors are the worst,’" Faris recounted.
She said she appreciates that her son is examining religion critically and that they can have these long, thoughtful dialogues. The discussion shifted after Faris expressed that the conversations were progressing, and Handler moved on to other topics.
Faris and Pratt divorced in 2017; Pratt remarried in 2019 and has publicly expressed more conservative religious views since then.