Chris Pratt recently shared his thoughts on a podcast episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random,” where he discussed how he sometimes feels baffled by the strong criticism aimed at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who just so happens to be the cousin of Pratt’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.
While weighing in on Kennedy’s agenda, Pratt pointed out that some of its parts, like the goal to remove harmful substances from children’s food, have enjoyed bipartisan support—something people should celebrate instead of zeroing in on the more controversial aspects like his views on vaccines and autism.
Without holding back, Pratt took a jab at Trump and Kennedy’s opponents, stating, “I’d hate to be trapped in so much animosity towards the president that I’d respond negatively to any success his administration might achieve.” He urged everyone to tamp down on their hatred and try to be more rational.
To emphasize his point, Pratt made a mockingly exaggerated statement, mimicking those opposed to any successful initiatives just because they’re associated with Trump: “You know, they might say, ‘If they do it, then I don’t want it. I’ll even pour Clorox in my kids’ cereal myself!’” He encouraged the audience by saying, “Let’s be sensible. There are good things that can come out of this.”
Pratt didn’t just stick to politics during the chat; he also compared the challenging nature of politics to that of Hollywood. He acknowledged the criticism he’s faced over the years for his ties to a church that has been accused of being anti-LGBTQ and his comments about a lack of working-class representation in movies, not to mention perceived digs towards his ex-wife Anna Faris.
Reflecting on the dramatic side of Hollywood, he noted, “There’s a sort of discrepancy in how people are portrayed versus who they really are, which makes you think, ‘Wow, that’s pure fiction.’” Despite the constant spotlight and chatter, the actor revealed that he prefers to steer clear of personal drama.
“I’m not looking to provide a defense for myself or get caught up in stories that way,” Pratt stated. “So what if someone tweets something and loads of people like? Am I really going to direct attention to that?”
