Katherine Schwarzenegger presented a notably low-key appearance during a solo shopping trip in Montecito, California. The 36-year-old author's subdued outing comes just weeks after her husband, actor Chris Pratt, shared a warm public reunion with his ex-wife, actress Anna Faris, an event that captured significant public attention.
A Casual Montecito Sighting
Schwarzenegger was spotted leaving the upscale Pierre Lafond wine bistro in the celebrity-favoured enclave, an area also home to figures like Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Dressed for comfort in a simple black sweater jacket and matching leggings, the mother of three kept one hand tucked in her pocket while clutching a small purchase with the other.
Her chestnut hair was pulled into a practical ponytail, and she shielded her eyes with dark sunglasses. The overall image was one of understated casualness, a stark contrast to the heightened media interest surrounding her family in recent weeks.
The Co-Parenting Reunion That Raised Eyebrows
This sighting followed a much-discussed public gathering where Chris Pratt and Anna Faris reunited for the second time since their 2018 divorce. The former couple, who share a 13-year-old son named Jack, were seen sharing a heartfelt hug at a charity event at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica.
Observers noted the encounter appeared far more relaxed than their last tense public sighting in August 2018. Schwarzenegger was present at the event, watching the interaction from nearby. Reports indicate that while Schwarzenegger and Faris did not directly interact on this occasion, they have maintained a cordial relationship, evidenced during the trio's first public reunion in June to celebrate Jack's sixth-grade graduation.
A History of Public Scrutiny
The dynamic between Pratt, Faris, and Schwarzenegger has frequently been a topic for fans and commentators. Pratt, 46, and Faris, 48, began dating in 2007, married in 2009, and announced their separation in 2017, finalising their divorce on Halloween in 2018. Both have since remarried; Pratt wed Schwarzenegger in 2019, and Faris married cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2021.
Despite moving on, Pratt has faced repeated criticism online, particularly for his Mother's Day social media posts. In May 2024, he posted a tribute to Schwarzenegger, praising her motherhood to their two daughters and her role as a stepmother to Jack. The post omitted any mention of Faris, leading to a swift backlash from followers who called for him to acknowledge the mother of his eldest child.
This pattern is not new. In 2021, Pratt made headlines for thanking Schwarzenegger for giving him "a beautiful, healthy daughter," a comment some interpreted as a slight against Faris, whose son Jack was born prematurely in 2014. Pratt later told Men's Health he was deeply upset by the backlash, concerned his son might one day read the negative comments.
Meanwhile, sources suggest Anna Faris has embraced a quieter, private life with her husband Michael Barrett, focusing on new projects like an upcoming Scary Movie sequel while maintaining a friendly co-parenting relationship with Pratt.
