Anna Faris Says Podcast Helped Her Cope With 2018 Divorce From Chris Pratt

When the news of her split with Chris Pratt hit the headlines, Anna Faris found an unlikely lifeline in her own voice.

In a recent Variety profile, Faris explained that the emotional toll of the 2018 divorce—after the couple announced their separation in August 2017 and finalized it in October 2018—was eased by the very podcast she had been hosting for years. She said she was "feeling sad" during that period and that the show gave her a focus and a sense of community outside Hollywood. "I wanted, like, four people to listen and to build my own secret community," she told Variety.

Launched in 2015, Anna Faris Is Unqualified blends candid conversations with celebrities and live calls from listeners seeking relationship advice. Faris kept most of her personal life private on the program, noting, "I didn’t disclose a lot on the podcast," and adding that the format offered her comfort knowing she could share if she ever needed to. She also acknowledged the impact of her long‑time public presence, saying, "I would be naïve to think it didn’t shape me… but, f—k the scrutiny."

The couple’s marriage produced a son, Jack, in 2012. Despite the divorce, both Faris and Pratt have emphasized co‑parenting and maintaining a respectful relationship for their child. Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger in June 2019, less than a year after the divorce was finalized, and the pair now have three children together. Faris began dating cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2018, announced their engagement in February 2020, and married him in July 2021.

Faris’s own career trajectory has also been a point of reflection. While Pratt vaulted to international stardom through the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, Faris continued to work steadily in film and television, including roles in Mom and Overboard. In a 2021 episode of her podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow, she discussed how competition and comparison had affected her relationships: "My two other marriages were with actors, and I don’t think we did a great job of eliminating competitiveness… I didn’t handle that very well."

Reactions to Faris’s comments have been mixed. Some viewers expressed sympathy, while others urged respect for the couple’s privacy, underscoring the broader issue of how high‑profile divorces are perceived and reported.

The Variety interview also highlighted Faris’s broader career. She has written a memoir titled Unqualified and hosted the eponymous podcast until 2023. Her work has been praised for its blend of humor and honesty, and the show has been cited as a platform that allowed her to process personal challenges.

Today, Faris remains focused on her family and creative projects. She has not announced any new public ventures beyond her ongoing podcast and her life with Barrett. The divorce remains a closed chapter for the former couple, who continue to co‑parent their son Jack cooperatively.

The story illustrates how personal adversity can intersect with professional endeavors, and how creative outlets can provide support during difficult life transitions.