Anna Faris Discusses Parenting a Religious Son on Chelsea Handler Podcast
Actress Anna Faris said she frequently engages her 14-year-old son, who is religious, in conversations that challenge his right-wing political views.
Actress Anna Faris spoke about raising her 14-year-old son, Jack, on Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast. Faris, who does not identify as religious, described her son as emotionally steady and noted that he has asked her to accept Jesus Christ as his savior. She said she is willing to have extensive discussions with him, often questioning his pro-life stance and his views on certain evangelical leaders.
“I try to challenge him. I’m like, ‘Do you think it’s a luxury that you get to be pro-life?’ …He’s like, ‘Maybe,’” Faris said.
“So, what do you think of this mega pastor that’s kind of a grifter?” she added, noting his response that “mega pastors are the worst.”
Faris expressed appreciation for the dialogue, saying it allows her son to examine religion and recognize perceived hypocrisy. The conversation came as part of a broader discussion about her family life following her 2017 divorce from actor Chris Pratt, who has since remarried and become more vocal about his religious and conservative viewpoints.