Chris Pratt is one of Aubrey Plaza's biggest fans, and now that she is expecting her first baby with partner Christopher Abbott, he could not be more thrilled for her. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star, 46, shared his warm reaction to the pregnancy news at the Beverage Forum in Manhattan Beach, California, on April 28.
"She's going to do great," Pratt told E! News in an exclusive conversation. "She's going to be a fantastic mother; she's a very caring person. It's gonna be an amazing chapter for her. We're all very excited for her," he continued.
The two starred together on 'Parks and Recreation', where Pratt's character Andy Dwyer married Plaza's April Ludgate in season three. Plaza debuted her baby bump earlier this month, and Pratt, who is a father of four himself, says the experience of parenthood is one she is going to love.
As dad to Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 16 months, with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, and son Jack, 13, with ex-wife Anna Faris, Pratt knows firsthand how rewarding the journey can be.
Chris Pratt on Fatherhood and Leading by Example
Pratt also opened up about his own philosophy on parenting, sharing an approach he recently arrived at. "I was driving by this church, and it said, 'Sometimes a good life is better than a good sermon,'" he recalled. "So, I think instead of telling your kids what to do, just doing it." That mindset has been particularly relevant when it comes to health and fitness. "My kid wants to work out with me because I'm going to go work out, whether he does it with me or not. So, kind of being the example that you want is the key there," he explained.
Pratt's parenting style emphasizes leading by example rather than giving direct instructions. He believes that children learn best by observing their parents' actions. This approach has helped him instill healthy habits in his children, as they naturally want to emulate his behavior.
The actor's excitement for Plaza is palpable, and he is confident that she will excel in her new role as a mother. With his own experience raising four children, Pratt's endorsement carries weight.
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott have kept their relationship relatively private, but the pregnancy news has brought them into the spotlight. Fans of 'Parks and Recreation' are especially delighted to see the bond between Pratt and Plaza continue off-screen.
As the entertainment world celebrates Plaza's upcoming journey into motherhood, Pratt's heartfelt words serve as a testament to their enduring friendship and his genuine support for her new chapter.
