Chris Pratt backs RFK Jr. in bipartisan, practical health policy

Chris Pratt openly expressed admiration for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and urged a practical, less partisan approach to public health policy during a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random. The actor, who is related to Kennedy Jr. by marriage, said he has spent time with his cousin-in-law in family settings and believes there are bipartisan openings in Kennedy’s portfolio as Health and Human Services secretary. Pratt argued that focusing on concrete health improvements—such as removing toxic substances from children’s food—could yield tangible benefits, and he cautioned against letting political rancor derail potential progress.

Pratt explained that his relationship with Kennedy Jr. is largely familial and informal. “I’ve spent a number of occasions hanging with him in a strictly family dinner kind of vibe, and I really got along with him well. I think he’s great,” Pratt said, framing their interactions as personal and non-political. He acknowledged the challenge of navigating public perception in a charged political climate, adding, “Politics is a nasty business.” Yet he insisted there are policy areas where Kennedy’s oversight could garner bipartisan support, notably the...