Anna Faris has opened up about a deeply personal part of raising her teenage son, Jack. The actress said her 14-year-old son is religious, while she did not grow up with religion, creating an unexpected challenge as they talk about faith, politics and personal beliefs.
Faris shared the story during an episode of Chelsea Handler's 'Dear Chelsea' podcast on Thursday, 20 August. She explained that Jack has even asked her to accept Jesus Christ, prompting what she described as long conversations between mother and son.
Faris Says Her Son Is 'Religious'
Faris shares Jack with her former husband, actor Chris Pratt. During the podcast, she described her son as emotionally strong and said he 'doesn't get easily jarred' when talking about difficult situations.
The conversation then turned to religion, with Faris admitting that she is not religious. She said she did not grow up with religion, while Jack has developed his own interest in faith as he has gotten older.
'He's asked me to accept Jesus Christ,' Faris said. When Handler asked if she meant Jesus Christ 'as your saviour', Faris confirmed it and said she told her son she would do anything for him, but that accepting his faith would require 'a whole lot of long conversations'.
Why Religion Has Become a Family Conversation
For Faris, those talks are not only about religion. She said she also challenges her son on political views linked to parts of Christian communities, while making clear that she values his ability to think through difficult questions.
Faris gave an example involving abortion rights. She said she asked Jack if he thought being pro-life was a 'luxury' for him, and he answered, 'Maybe.'
She also said she asked him about a mega pastor whom she viewed as a 'grifter'. According to Faris, Jack replied, 'Oh, mega pastors are the worst.' The exchange showed her that he was willing to question ideas instead of simply accepting everything he heard.
Faris Appreciates His Questions
Despite their differences, Faris said she is grateful that her son is examining religion for himself. She said she appreciates that he can recognise what he sees as hypocrisy while still being interested in faith.
'I'm appreciative that he's examining religion the way he is in terms of recognising hypocrisy,' Faris said. She added that she is also thankful they can have long conversations about subjects that could easily become difficult for many families.
The actress has largely kept Jack away from the spotlight over the years. However, he joined his mother at the Los Angeles premiere of Scary Movie in June, where the mother and son appeared together on the red carpet.
A Different Path from His Parents
Jack's interest in religion has also drawn attention because his father, Chris Pratt, has been open about his Christian faith. Faris and Pratt were married from 2009 until their divorce was finalised in 2018, and they have continued to co-parent their son.
Faris' comments show that parents and children can have very different views, even inside the same family. Rather than avoiding the subject, she appears to be using their differences as a reason to keep talking.
For the actress, the bigger lesson may be that parenting a teenager is not always about having the same beliefs. It can also mean giving a child room to ask questions while making sure they understand that their parent may see the world differently.
Jack Joins His Mother At 'Scary Movie' Premiere
The family conversation comes during a busy year for Faris, who returned to one of her best-known roles as Cindy Campbell in the new Scary Movie. The sixth film in the series brought Faris back with Regina Hall and the Wayans family after years away from the franchise.
Jack made a rare public appearance with his mother at the film's Los Angeles premiere on 3 June 2026. Faris wore a black sequined dress while Jack attended in a black suit and white shirt, making the event a notable family moment.
Now, Faris is sharing another side of her life, this time away from movie sets and red carpets. Her honest comments about raising a religious teenager show how family conversations can become more complex as children grow up and begin forming beliefs of their own.
