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[Blind Gossip] Remember when Sandra Bullock and Jesse James were happily married? When Bullock won a Golden Globe for her work in The Blind Side, she made a moving speech that included the following expression of gratitude to James.

…and to my husband, there is no surprise that my work got better when I met you, because I never knew what it felt like for someone to have my back. So thank you!

Two months later, their marriage broke up when Bullock found out that James was cheating on her with some tattooed lady. Guess he didn’t have her back after all.

Let’s talk about a different celebrity couple, an actor and actress. Their marriage is also over because he didn’t have her back!

Yes, he cheated on her. As disturbing to her as the cheating, though, was the fact that he didn’t have her back when it came to being a parent.

She always praised him in public for being a great dad, but she said that she was basically a single parent. He thought that having kids was going to be all fun and games, but when it turned out to be so much work, it was just too hard for him. He stayed away more and more and she had to do all the parenting. He basically abandoned them (except for photo ops).

So now you know what she means when she talks about the importance of being with someone who has your back.

Given that he doesn’t seem to enjoy being a parent, will he ask for custody?

Yes. His public image is about being a nice guy, not a selfish jerk who doesn’t care about his children. He HAS to ask for custody so he doesn’t look bad!

This will be interesting. Look for both of them to take more swipes at each other as the divorce and custody discussions proceed!

Similar: Suddenly The Family Man

Actress:

Actor:

[Optional] Being a parent is _____ % work and _____ % fun.

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  1. StrawberryLetter32 says

    Obviously Anna & Chris. She will def get custody- he will hopefully just get wkend visits or something small like that.

    Sad, Chris seemed so genuinely nice & down-to-earth. Poor Jack!!

    You think one kid is hard until you have more- then you realize how easy one kid really was. Multiple babies & toddlers= 500% work. Sure it’s fun… when they aren’t crying, screaming, pooping, or disobeying 😉

  2. Mia444 says

    Chris Pratt is turning out to really own that last name of his, eh? (In the UK, anyway.) I’ve never understood his appeal. To me, he is the blandest of bland guys who ever blanded. Ana can — and will — do better! Chin up, girl.

  3. LC1216 says

    Now I look at Pratt so differently. Anna really did have his back. She made him seem like the perfect husband and father. So loyal and committed. She stood by him when she was the big movie star and he was the fatty fat nothing. She is an amazing woman. He’s a fool. He is so caught up in his fame and women throwing themselves at him. He’s in for a rude awakening one day when his star fades. Shallow and material can’t beat unconditional love. Anna gave that to him. What a fool he…

  7. Ihatenate says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt of course. This is getting really ugly. Keep on quiet and move on.

  10. danquish says

    Actress: Anna Faris
    Actor: Chris Pratt

    I think 50/50 is a pretty good balance between work and fun for parenting. Or maybe 60 work, 40 fun. You shouldn’t let them run wild but you can’t be too strict either.

  12. gailpow says

    Actress is Anna Faris
    Actor is Chris Pratt
    Anna was talking about this to a caller on her podcast.

  14. ggriffin3 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    Not a parent, but I do have very young siblings so I’ll say is 75% work and 25% fun. Not surprised Ben isn’t a great dad but wants custody anyway. He should settle for visitation, at least he’ll Get to deal with the pap walk and be a dad at the same time. Wouldn’t blame Jennifer if she wants sole physical, especially with the way he’s been carrying on recently. He looked so miserable in recent pics with them, and they were getting ice cream! Poor kids…

  15. calumsmom says

    Anna Faris said something about Chris Pratt not having her back in PEOPLE today (I think… I didn’t read the article).

    [Optional] Being a parent is both really fun, and really hard.

  17. amulbunny says

    Chris Pratt
    Anna Faris.

    He’s as responsible for those children as she is. If he just wants to do photo ops, I’ve lost more respect for him. Personally, I think he’s not that hot. He’s an OK actor. He got lucky. Maybe he lost some brains when he lost all that weight, I don’t know.

  18. Lebowski says

    Faris and Pratt.

    Being a parent is 100 % work and 100 % fun. Nothing is greater or more rewarding.

  19. gossipzillaisback says

    Actress: Anna Faris

    Actor: Chris Pratt

    [Optional] Being a parent is 99% work and 1% fun. Really, lately I’ve been thinking that the reason people want kids is to have an excuse to play with them and act like children again.

  20. aaaJarz says

    Chris Pratt 🙁 Ana said you shouldn’t be with someone who doesn’t have your back on her podcast. This is so sad.

  22. ronin.lethe says

    This is Anna Farris and Chris Pratt.
    What a shame, I really believed his “devoted dad” act.

    Parenthood is 100% work and 100% fun.

  24. Raoul Duke says

    Anna Faris

    The guy so arrogant he smells his own farts, Chris Pratt.

    Opt: 100% work 100% fun.

  26. jenvies says

    Chris Pratt again? Keep the custody agreement private if he needs to save face. Think of the kids and give them stability, while seeing both parents if possible and positive. That is your job as a parent.
    Kids are super fun and great…and more work than you ever think you could have possibly given!

  28. sweetisally says

    Actress: Anna Farris

    Actor: Chris Pratt

    [Optional] Being a parent is 90 % work and 10 % fun.

  29. RebellionTruth says

    Chris Pratt and Anna Faris. Their son was born premature and spend spent weeks in the NICU.
    I really hope he doesn’t play with his kid only to look good for the camera. I hope he’s not that idiot…

  31. susied says

    Either Brad & Angie or Ben & Jennifer Garner

    Being a parent is: 100% work (LOTS of work) and 100% fun ! Not always 100% but I will say it’s worth it.

  32. PrincessConnie1 says

    Ben & Jen
    It’s been well noted that Ben looked so miserable in the photo ops with his kids.
    Being a parent is both work and fun. You work to make them the most successful, independent & self sufficient human beings possible. Yet at the same time enjoy them.

  33. Kerzep says

    Either Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner OR (and I would hate to believe this) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

  37. chatteryteeth says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt
    Clue: She made a comment on her podcast about breaking up when someone doesn’t have your back.

  40. TeaDrinker says

    Anna Faris
    Chris Pratt

    Optional: 90% work and 10% fun. And I only have ONE kid!!! I can’t imagine what it’s like for parents with more than that. I stopped at one for a reason…TOO MUCH for me. It’s like a cake. Some can have more than one slice while others are content with just the one slice and they’re full. Each to his/her own, I say!

  41. Tootles says

    Being a parent is 90 % work and 10 % fun when I worked in the City but now I work from home
    Being a parent is 50 % work and 50 % fun

    the answer …. work less, work nearer to home, stop chasing money and enjoy raising your kids more

    • Emilou973 says

      Ooh, didn’t read properly, just knew the Pratt they were talking about…!

      1 . The lovely and hilarious Anna Faris

      2. Chris PRATT

      3. Hmmmmmm, 100% work, 60% fun (You can make work fun!)

  43. FoxyLoxy says

    Anna Faris
    Chris Pratt
    Don’t know I’m not one, but if I have to venture a guess it would be 80% work and 20% fun…but that 20% makes it all worth it from what I’ve seen and heard

  44. amagod121 says

    Hollywood people are so screwed up. Angelina and Brad. Again. Yes, I can believe this. His work is his life. But considering that Angelina has nannies, why would the work aspect of childcare be difficult? Unless she is mad because he abandoned her with kids that turned into unruly preteens and teens. Well, the kids were her dream as much as his. It’s hard for me to be sympathrtic to her, considering tge way she went about the divorce.

    Parenting, for me, was 60% work and 40% fun.

  45. Blackorchid85 says

    Ana Farris and Chris Pratt
    She said those words in an interview recently

    Don’t have kids yet but wouldn’t expect it to be fun all the time. It looks like a seriously demanding and under appreciated job!

  47. Baileygirl says

    Anna Farris and Chris Pratt. He is on a public relations rehab tour since their impending divorce was announced.
    Being a parent is an awesome responsibility and can be both 50/50 work and fun. Mostly work though but the greatest work you can ever have.

  48. celebiddy says

    Anna faris
    Chriss pratt

    What a jerk ugh. Wouldn’t be surprised is he got a secret vasectomy and that’s why she struggled having a second kid. How can someone be so heartless to avoid their own child?? He can afford plenty of help with the hard stuff anyway and just take part in the play. Makes me sick

    Being a parent is 100% work and 100% fun!

  50. AnnieB70 says

    If this really is Chris Pratt, what the hell happened? Did the * gene always lie dormant or does developing a six-pack not leave enough room for a heart?

  54. KCeagle says

    Anna Faris
    Chris Prick

    Why plan on having children if you aren’t going to make them your top priority or be there for them?
    Good, selfless parents strive to spend time with their offspring even after divorce. They fight like he!! to retain partial custody and frequent visiting rights. They’re devastated when they can’t be with their kids. A good parent anyway..

  55. lovefifteen says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt.

    I feel her comments are being taken out of context. She was giving general advice to a listener on her podcast. It isn’t necessarily a veiled reference to Chris Pratt.

  57. aaaBB41 says

    Actress: Anna Faris
    Actor: Chris Pratt
    Being a parent is %100 work and %100 fun. It is all how you look at it.
    Extra message to Chris – Jesus doesn’t care how big your career is or how many Teen Choice Awards you win. He cares about how you treat your wife and family. He cares about the covenant you entered into with Him and Anna when you married her. Not that you’re actually reading this, but you never know…

  58. TheHenny77 says

    Damnit Chris Pratt.
    Why did you have to turn out you be the exact opposite of who you portrayed yourself to be?

    Incredibly sad. Poor Jack. Poor Anna.

    Being a parent is 100% work and 100% fun. There is no on between.

  63. cj2608 says

    Ugh, Chris Pratt. He’s just the worst. Anna Faris deserves so much better. All the best to her. I hope their kid never finds out how much he doesn’t care.

  65. Goodgrief says

    Chris Pratt and Anna Faris, she made this comment on her podcast. I can’t stand this guy with each passing day. Being a parent is rewarding and fun, and yes you put a lot of work into making sure your kids turn out well and don’t end up on 48Hours.

  67. vodkabarbie says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt

    I wouldn’t know but word around town is kids are a lot of work haha

    • vodkabarbie says

      And asking for custudy just to keep your public image pure when you’re not even prepared to be there for your kid? Can’t get any lower than that.

  70. jolael says

    Anna Farris and Chris Pratt again. Or it could be Brangelina since it says children as Anna and Chris only have 1 child. Children are work. It’s a full time responsibility, but I love my kids and wouldn’t miss out on their lives. Too many kids have selfish parents that put themselves first before their kids. It’s a shame.

  71. carriebradshaw says

    Chris Pratt/Anna Faris

    optional: depends on familys wealth. It’s much less work if You can pay someone to basically clean the dirt. I’m really dissapointed, what an immature jerk he is.

  73. Snow Writes says

    Has to be Chris Pratt. Again. His nice guy image doesn’t seem to be panning out. It’s too bad that he has acting like such an immature dad. Poor kid…

  74. Blkgoddess says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt. Just heard the snippet on her podcast about the importance of a partner having your back.

    Parenting is 70% work, 30% fun. Sometimes it varies but the above percentage is my experience.

  84. surfsunsand says

    Actress: Anna Faris
    Actor: Chris Pratt

    Anna was just quoted as saying “life is to short to be with someone who doesn’t have your back” (clue in the blind).

    As a mom to 4 (all within 5 years), I’d say being a parent is 100% work while also 100% fun. You’re always “on” and “working” when you’re a parent – especially with little kids/babies. And it’s as much fun as you make it – you can’t worry/whine/gripe about everything they do or say (or don’t do or say). They grow up way…

    • javelina says

      Changing to Anna Faris and Crisp Rat. She just gave a caller advice on her podcast about life being too short to be with someone who doesn’t have your back.

  88. pajuxy says

    Anna Faris and Chris Pratt

    I think the percentages depend somewhat on the parents and kids as individuals and their ages but i’ll say 60/40 with 60% being the work.

  91. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Anna Farris & Chris Pratt
    I have cats instead of kids exactly bc of this.

    I hope Anna gets remarried to an amazing man who puts family first and Pratt ends up fat (again) and lonely.

  92. Haydyh says

    This is Anna Faris and her ex husband Chris Pratt! There’s a quote by Anna saying ” He didn’t have my back ” ( when I say quote , I mean ” quote” )
    Being a parent is 100% work and 100% fun. I love my children unconditionally and I would like to think my children love me the same .

  93. draconius25 says

    Anna Faris
    Chris Pratt
    “Life is too short to be in relationships where you feel this isn’t fully right or somebody doesn’t have your back, or somebody doesn’t fully value you,” she said to the caller. “Don’t be afraid to feel your independence if things aren’t right.”
    Anna’s podcast quote 8/14/2017

    Chris Pratt did not deserve her.

  97. HarlowB says

    Chris Pratt & Anna Faris

    On her podcast recent she said “Life is too short to be in relationships where you feel this isn’t fully right or somebody doesn’t have your back, or somebody doesn’t fully value you,”

    Being a parent is 80 % work and 20 % fun.

  99. january13 says

    Anna Faris & Chris Pratt

    Optional: I have three younger children so I would say it’s always work unless they are asleep. But because I love them it’s a job that I enjoy. I think if you have a partner that is not hands on they do not understand how much is involved. I would say he is in for a rude awakening if he gets joint but he’ll probably have the nanny doing the work during his parenting time,

    • jj the great says

      Definitely. If this blind is true (and they usually are, I’ve found lol) then he’ll absolutely have a nanny do all the hard work and will just be there to take the kid to the park, Disneyland, and things like that (photo ops) and probably even only be around for the leisure/play time when they’re at home too. Honestly though, in a joint custody situation where both parents have busy schedules, what I just described wouldn’t be the WORST thing, so long as he actually does spend time with the…

    • jj the great says

      kid. Seems like that’s not always the case with celebs and many celebuspawns are raised ENTIRELY by nannys during times of work AND play, which is sad as hell. Also, sidenote: I am not at all surprised he cheated. When him and Anna first got together he probably thought she was the hottest girl he had ever and would ever get, and was probably in awe of her. Then he got himself a six pack and had 21 year old models flirting with him and he thought he was too big for her. Happens often.

  100. smiller2000 says

    Anna Faris
    Chris Pratt

    For me, it’s 50/50. It’s a lot of work, but it’s definitely worth it.

  104. gemini1993 says

    Sounds like chris pratt due to previous blinds, you should always be there for your child you can have fun but you also need to be there for them and not go months on end without seeing them…