Star Lord Put a Ring On It! The Chris Pratt Katherine Schwarzenegger Dating Timeline
March 11 2020, Published 8:43 p.m. ET
As romances go, the one between Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger had moved quite quickly. But as is the case, when you know, you know. The pair are adorable together. After Pratt’s marriage to Anna Faris fell apart, it is so nice to see him find love again. It is all the more amazing given the challenges of finding true love under the spotlight of the public glare. So, when did Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger get engaged?
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That answer is coming, but first, Pratt and Schwarzenegger had extenuating hurdles to leap — from her winning over his young son (from his marriage to Faris) to Pratt having to schmooze her iconic parents, who are divorced themselves, and the exponential complications that arose from those issues. How did the couple do?
That question, and a slew more, get answered as the Chris Pratt Katherine Schwarzenegger relationship timeline delves deep into the latest Hollywood romance that has celebrity followers uttering, “Aww,” as they are just so incredibly cute. How did they meet? Does his son enjoy her company? And a huge one, does Faris approve of the whole thing? Equally as important, how does The Terminator, aka Arnold Schwarzenegger, feel about the couple?
Prepare to get all your inquiries answered as the latest Hollywood hotties to hook up find their way from just meeting to engaged in a few short months.
When was their first date?
June 17, 2018 was the first time Pratt and Schwarzenegger appeared to be on a date. What a first date it was — the couple met for a picnic in Santa Barbara. Guess it went well! Interesting factoid, she was his first date he had been on since his split-up with Faris. Before that picnic date, the couple had been chatting for a few months prior.
Who set them up?
None other than her mother, former First Lady of California and decorated journalist, Maria Shriver. She knew Pratt from social circles and always thought he’d be a great match for her daughter. She wasn’t wrong … Mom nailed it!
When did Katherine meet Chris’ son?
Pretty soon after that first date by all accounts. The duo were seen kissing and being quite loving at Pratt’s church on Sunday, July 30, 2018. After church, the couple and Pratt’s son, Jack, went for frozen yogurt. As one is prone to do on a hot summer day.
Has Chris formally “met the parents” since dating Katherine?
It’s quite possible that Pratt had met movie star Schwarzenegger before, but clearly not in the capacity of being the man who would marry his daughter! September 5, 2018 is the date when Pratt, Katherine and the entire Schwarzenegger clan were seen having dinner together before they embarked on an “aren’t they cute” cycling trip around Santa Monica.
What was their first true out-of-town trip as a couple?
The two lovebirds were spotted at the Round Pond Estate in Napa Valley, doing a bit of wine tasting on September 10, 2018. A weekend getaway to vino country sounds serious for two new(er) lovebirds. This thing moved quickly from first date to serious. While in wine country, they also attended the Mayor’s Gala.
How is Pratt’s ex, Faris, taking all of this?
Quite well, by the looks of a co-parenting double date with son, Jack, on October 31, 2018. Halloween crew in full effect! Faris’ boyfriend, Michael Barrett, joined Schwarzenegger and Pratt for a little trick or treating on All Hallow’s Eve. How were they dressed? Schwarzenegger and Pratt were Vikings, and Faris was Snow White, while Barrett was Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi.
When did Faris and Pratt’s divorce finalize?
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Papers were finally signed on November 8, 2018. This is a case that every Hollywood couple should take a lesson from with these two. Faris and Pratt agreed to live no more than five miles from each other for the sake of their son, Jack. Well done, you two, well done.
How does he get on with her family?
Sometime in November, Pratt was seen with Katherine Schwarzenegger and the patriarch of the clan—Arnold Schwarzenegger, plus his girlfriend, Heather Milligan—on a breakfast double date. Then, Pratt spent Thanksgiving with his girlfriend, her mother, Shriver, and her brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger.
What kind of relationship does Pratt have with Katherine’s brother, Patrick?
They’re (already) like brothers! See, it’s always a good thing to have a romantic partner’s family on your side. It appeared that Pratt was successful with that. Between those November double dates and Thanksgiving dinners, he was so in with the iconic clan. On December 12, Pratt even took Katherine’s brother—and one of Miley Cyrus’ former boyfriends—Patrick Schwarzenegger to a Los Angeles Clippers game … courtside, no less! Judging by his photo the Guardians of the Galaxy star posted on Instagram, the boys had a blast getting up close (and personal) with the players!
Did the lovebirds spend New Year’s together? If so, where?
The couple jetted off to Cabo in Mexico, where they had a romantic end to 2018 that also served as a launch into an equally romantic 2019.
When did they get engaged?
January 13, 2019 was the magical day and both Schwarzenegger and Pratt shared the news on social media. Pratt wrote, “So happy you said yes. I'm thrilled to be marrying you." Congrats to the happy couple! All the ducks were firmly in a row. His son adores her. His ex enjoys her. Her parents love him! There’s so much happiness here, someone might burst.
How did Faris react to the engagement news?
Despite some reports that Faris was supremely upset over the swiftness with which her ex got engaged, the Mom star immediately commented on his social media post about being engaged. It was pure support. She stated, “I’m so happy for you both! Congratulations!”
When and where did they tie the knot?
RadarOnline.com Online reported that Pratt and Schwarzenegger made it official in June of 2019 in a romantic ceremony held at a luxurious ranch in Montecito, California.
Where did they honeymoon?
The Pratts headed to Hawaii for their post-wedding vacation, aka the honeymoon! From the looks of things, Pratt spent too much time in the sun as he took to social media and posted a pic of a very sunburned Guardians of the Galaxy star!
Are kids in Pratt and Schwarzenegger’s future?
With Schwarzenegger already being such a great step-mom figure for Jack, one should not be surprised that the couple would like to add to the clan. Pratt told Entertainment Tonight that he wants “lots of kids. I always want to be that guy who works to live, rather than lives to work."