Katherine Schwarzenegger recently shared a video of her husband, Chris Pratt, and said she 'needed' him, which did not sit well with some viewers. Here's why.
Katherine Schwarzenegger has found herself in the centre of an unexpected online controversy. It all began when the author shared a heartfelt note on her Instagram handle about her husband, Chris Pratt, that sparked backlash. Although it began as a light tribute post for the father of her children, it turned into a debate of independence, gender roles and modern relationships. Some fans praised Katherine's honesty, while others called out her wording, leaving the internet divided. Here's what happened.
Katherine Schwarzenegger recently shared a video on her Instagram profile in which her husband, Chris Pratt,, was seen building a wooden dollhouse for their daughters. Along with the clip, the 36-year-old author wrote that she does not understand when women say they do not need their husbands. Instead, she "needed" her husband, Chris Pratt. Katherine shared the video while playing Olivia Dean's song "Man I Need" in the background. In her words:
"I'll never understand when women say 'I don't need my husband' when I very much in fact do need my husband because who else would build our daughters a doll house?"
The 36-year-old further described Chris as a "golden retriever husband" in an affectionate tone. But it went down differently with her fans. Several netizens called out Katherine's idea and argued that her comment unintentionally undervalued a woman's independence. A netizen commented, "You would build it. You're not helpless, and neither are your daughters." Another user added, "Women can do that. We can buy our own homes and vote too." One critic also called her out and wrote, "You! You can do it. Last time I checked, we got arms and hands."
However, not everyone responded negatively to the post. Some followers defended Katherine, asking others to focus on a healthy partnership in marriage rather than dependence. One user wrote, "Marriage is a partnership. It is okay to need each other." Another internet user praised Chris and commented, "Omg these comments are ridiculous. What a sweet thing he is doing that his daughters will remember forever." But despite the backlash, the post reflects how Katherine has often been fondly about her marriage with Chris Pratt. Sharing insights from her marriage, she once said:
"For a variety of reasons, I'm grateful that I married Chris. But one of them ... [is] being able to have someone who brings humour in challenging times. Even when not funny, someone who can also make you laugh in a really hard time is really important. He definitely does that, so I'm really grateful for that."
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt's love story was quick and strongly rooted in love. They first crossed paths in 2018 when the actor saw her in a Church and connected through Church connections. Soon, they developed a bond, and the relationship progressed rapidly. They made their public debut as a couple in the same year at a picnic in Santa Barbara.
Eventually, in January 2019, Chris popped the question again, and they married months later in a private ceremony in California. Later, Chris popped the question in January 2018, and they got married after a few months in California. Since then, they have built a family of four with three kids, Lyla, Eloise, and Ford. The actor is also the father of his son Jack from his previous marriage.
Before marrying Katherine Schwarzenegger, Chris Pratt was married to Anna Faris. They got married in 2009. The former couple was considered one of Hollywood's most beloved couples for several years. But they announced their separation in 2017 after eight years of marriage. Subsequently, the legalities were finalised with their divorce in 2018. According to their statements, they did not part ways due to a single incident. But it was a gradual shift.
Especially, Chris Pratt's success with major films brought increasing challenges for them in staying on good terms and managing work, family, and personal expectations. Anna later admitted that their evolving careers and different life paths had created a distance between them. But despite their separation, they have maintained a cordial bond and, as they live close to each other, co-parent their son.
What do you think about Katherine Schwarzenegger's comment about 'needing' her husband, Chris Pratt?
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