Anna Faris discusses navigating son's Christian faith

Actress Anna Faris has shared details about the ongoing conversations she has with her 14-year-old son, Jack, regarding his devout Christian faith, a topic she navigates while not being religious herself. Faris, 49, discussed her approach during an appearance on Chelsea Handler's "Dear Chelsea" podcast, which was released on August 20, 2026.

Faris explained that her son, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt, has asked her to accept Jesus Christ as her savior. "I told him I would do anything for him, including this, but it's going to take a whole lot of long conversations," Faris said. She described Jack as emotionally steady, "solid as a tugboat," which allows her to engage in probing discussions. Faris said she challenges him with questions, such as asking if being pro-life is a "luxury" or inquiring about his views on "megapastors" she views skeptically. She noted that Jack's responses, like agreeing that some prominent pastors are not admirable, encourage her. "I'm appreciative that he's examining religion the way he is, in terms of recognizing hypocrisy," Faris added.

The topic of faith has been a recurring theme in the family's public life. Chris Pratt, 47, has...