Chris Pratt’s annual Mother’s Day tributes have become a recurring source of controversy, with fans accusing the actor of repeatedly omitting his ex-wife, Anna Faris, the mother of his eldest son, Jack.
On Sunday, May 10, Pratt shared a heartfelt Instagram post honoring his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, but eagle-eyed followers quickly noticed that Faris was once again absent from the tribute.
Highlights
- Chris Pratt once again faced backlash after fans noticed he did not publicly acknowledge ex-wife Anna Faris in his 2026 Mother’s Day tribute.
- The controversy quickly sparked comparisons to other male stars, including former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
- While critics accused Pratt of being disrespectful, others defended the actor, arguing that netizens were unfairly judging his decision.
The backlash only intensified as netizens began comparing the actor to retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who has been labeled a “class act gentleman” online for his contrasting behavior.
One sarcastic commenter wrote, “Wow. Your first kid must be so happy you recognize his mom, and by proxy, him. Oh wait.....”
Chris Pratt once again stirred online controversy on Mother’s Day after fans accused him of snubbing his ex-wife, Anna Faris
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In several countries around the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May to honor mothers and express appreciation, love, and gratitude.
Pratt has been married twice, first to comedic actress Anna Faris and currently to author Katherine Schwarzenegger, the daughter of action star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Pratt and Faris met in 2007 on the set of Take Me Home Tonight and were married from 2009 until their separation in 2017. Their divorce was finalized in 2018.
The former couple share one child together, Jack Pratt, who is now 13 years old.
Following his separation from Faris, Pratt married Katherine in 2019, and the pair now share two daughters and a son.
To mark Mother’s Day, the Jurassic World star shared a carousel of photos featuring his wife and their children, accompanied by a heartfelt caption.
He wrote, “The center of our universe. We are beyond grateful for you, @katherineschwarzenegger. Happy Mother’s Day!”
The actor has developed a pattern of omitting Anna from his Mother’s Day tributes each year, despite sharing his eldest child with her
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The lighthearted post did not sit well with many fans and followers, who quickly noticed that Chris once again failed to acknowledge his ex-wife, continuing a trend that has sparked criticism in previous years, including 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Some fans argued that, as a public figure, it would be “classy” for Pratt to acknowledge the mother of his first child, especially since he has previously praised Katherine as a “step-mama” to Jack.
One user wrote, “Let it not be forgotten that you have another child,” while another added, “Where’s the first mother??”
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A third user commented, “What about your ex-wife she’s not included how sad I lost all respect for you a long time ago.”
However, others defended the actor’s choice, with one person commenting, “People acting like he should post about his ex wife is insane lmao.”
Others expressed, “I knew the comments were going to be insane before I even opened it up. He does not need to post his ex just because he is honoring his wife. Please go touch grass.”
“No matter what happens between parents, respecting the mothers of your children always matters,” reacted one netizen
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Some fans also suggested that Faris may not even want a public shout-out from her ex-husband and that their private co-parenting relationship is ultimately what matters most.
The post also unexpectedly sparked comparisons between Tom Brady and Chris because of how differently the two men handle public Mother’s Day tributes to their former partners.
While Pratt has consistently omitted Anna from his posts, Brady has made a point of publicly honoring both of his exes, Gisele Bündchen, with whom he shares two children, and Bridget Moynahan, the mother of his eldest son, John “Jack” Edward Thomas Moynahan.
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This year, the former NFL star shared an Instagram Story featuring a rare photo of Bündchen kissing her stepson, Jack, while Bridget stood smiling nearby, captioning the post, “Happy Mother’s Day.”
Another snap showed Gisele relaxing in bed with her two children, alongside Jack, which Brady captioned, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers in this world…”
Praising Tom’s gestures, one netizen wrote, “The best thing a man can do for his kids is to love their mother, doesn’t matter if they are together or not.”
Pratt’s post also sparked comparisons to other male celebrities, particularly Tom Brady, who has consistently honored both of his exes publicly
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Another comment read, “I love that he has respects his exes just because it didn’t work out doesn’t mean you didn’t love them at one point in time. They are both the mother’s of your beautiful children !!”
“This is why Tom Brady is the total CLASS guy! Forever just a great human!”
However, skeptics argued that Brady’s post may have been more performative than genuine, with one user commenting, “He’s a media personality now. He knows he would be dragged if he didn’t.”
While the exact reason Pratt never publicly acknowledges Anna on Mother’s Day remains unknown, reports suggest there is no bad blood between the two actors.
Although social media frequently fuels rumors of tension, the former lovebirds have consistently described their relationship as supportive, respectful, and centered around co-parenting their son.
Last November, the pair were even spotted sharing a friendly hug on Thanksgiving before Chris reportedly took Jack to volunteer together.
“Let it not be forgotten that you have another child,” one social media user wrote online
