Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and Chris Pratt shared on Instagram that they’ve welcomed their newest addition—a baby boy named Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt.
“We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our son, Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt. Mama and baby are doing well, and Ford’s siblings are thrilled by his arrival. We feel so blessed and grateful. Love, Katherine and Chris.”
This sweet addition joins big sisters Lyla Maria, 4, and Eloise Christina, 2, as well as Chris’s son, Jack, 11, from his previous marriage to Anna Faris. It’s clear that Ford’s arrival has only strengthened the bonds of their growing family.
Celebrating Katherine’s motherhood journey
Schwarzenegger Pratt, a New York Times bestselling author of children’s books like Good Night, Sister and host of the BDA Podcast (Before, During, After Baby), has often spoken about the importance of community and leaning on loved ones. In a recent interview with People, she shared that she’s not interested in doing it all alone—a perspective that’s a breath of fresh air in today’s world of “supermom” expectations:
“I feel like on Instagram we see all these moms that are like, ‘I’m doing it all on my own,’ and I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do it all on my own.’ I want to lean on my sister, I want to lean on my mom, I want to lean on my girlfriends, my mom friends.”
For Katherine, being a mom isn’t about checking every box—it’s about being present, reaching out for help, and embracing the ups and downs of motherhood with an open heart. And it’s something that Chris deeply admires about her. In a heartfelt tribute to Katherine on Instagram last May, he wrote:
“Witnessing you be a mom to Lyla and Eloise and a stepmom to Jack makes me fall more and more in love with you every day. The 24/7 job of scheduling, transporting, loving, nurturing, managing calendars, planning activities, the nutrition, the boundaries, the rules, the patience, the gentleness, the firmness, the wisdom, and grace. It’s truly a marvel.”
This tribute speaks volumes about Katherine’s impact on their family. For Chris, Katherine’s dedication, patience, and love are a “marvel” that only makes him love her more each day.
Family, faith, and gratitude
Katherine and Chris’s relationship has always been grounded in family values and faith. Since they first met in 2018—a match set up by Katherine’s mom, Maria Shriver—they’ve shown us what it means to create a blended family filled with love, respect, and gratitude. From their blended family gatherings to the moments they share with fans, it’s clear that this couple is dedicated to keeping it real.
With the arrival of baby Ford, we can only imagine the new memories and adventures in store for the Schwarzenegger Pratt family. Congratulations to Katherine, Chris, and their growing family on this beautiful new chapter!
