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Chris Pratt Reflects on Directing, Nickname, and Family Life

1/25/2026

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Chris Pratt (actor) discussed a directing moment on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, including Bennett Miller's Moneyball remark (2011) and a viral Christmas gift from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Miller told him to "stop being such an a--hole," angering him.
Pratt recalled his nickname "Christo" from waiting tables and considered using it as a stage name.
Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger and has three children with her.

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Story summary

Chris Pratt (actor) discussed a directing moment on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, including Bennett Miller's Moneyball remark (2011) and a viral Christmas gift from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Miller told him to "stop being such an a--hole," angering him.
Pratt recalled his nickname "Christo" from waiting tables and considered using it as a stage name.
Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger and has three children with her.