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Chris Prattis trying to reach superhero status in real life with his son.The Marvel star, 43, attended the long-awaited world premiere ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3with Jack, 10, as “one of his dates” on Thursday.Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the carpet, Pratt responded to whether or not he’s achieved cool points as a dad for reprising his lead role as Star-Lord, saying, “No, not yet. Not yet. I’m hoping after tonight, he’ll finally think I’m cool.““Actually, he’s here with me tonight. He’s one of my dates tonight,” added Pratt, who also brought his wifeKatherine Schwarzeneggeralong for the high-profile event at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.The dad of three, who shares Jack with ex-wifeAnna Faris, then went on to talk about parenthood themes on-screen in the third installment, which writer/director James Gunn has saidwill be the last.“The relationship between a parent and a child is definitely explored in this film, and there’s no stronger bond than between a parent and a child,” he shared. “And, yeah, certainly I can draw on my own experience as a parent when it comes to drawing and finding ways to be emotional and to push emotion.“Chis Pratt and his son Jack.Ari Perilstein/Getty ImagesAs for his experience with his daughters, who she shares with Schwarzenegger, 33, Pratt describes what it’s like at home being a girl dad to Eloise, 11 months, and Lyla, 2.“Eloise is just starting to pull herself up. She’s crawling around. She’s saying, ‘Dada.’ She loves my guitar,” said Pratt, who wore a lilac-and-gray-colored plaid suit to his premiere, with his wife in a metallic silver strapless gown with floral detail. Jack did not walk the carpet.“Lyla’s very, very sweet,” he continued, of his oldest girl. Right now, what is she doing? She’s a little sick at home, so I’ve been sleeping on her floor at night.“Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicOn April 5, Pratt shared more about being a girl dad during an appearance onLate Night with Seth Meyers. “I love it. It’s fantastic,” he told Meyers. “You know, you hear that maybe the experience is different and it really is, in my experience.““My daughter Lyla is so girly. I picked her up yesterday and she said, ‘Oh Daddy, that’s a cute outfit. Look, you have little cute pockets,’ ' he recalled, laughing, “That’s not something Jack ever said to me.“While Pratt joked on Thursday about waiting for his son’s approval of him as a cool dad, Pratt previously told PEOPLE that Jack “really freaked out” however when he saw his dad on the big screen as Mario inSuper Mario Bros.“He saw it already and he’s thrilled. He loves it,” Pratt told PEOPLE on April 1. “He took all his friends and he really freaked out.“Chris Pratt/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.As forGuardians3, in addition to Pratt, the film also featuresZoe Saldañaas Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax,Karen Gillanas Nebula, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Vin Diesel as Groot, andBradley Cooperas Rocket.Sean Gunn,Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji and Maria Bakalova also appear.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is in theaters May 5.
Chris Prattis trying to reach superhero status in real life with his son.
The Marvel star, 43, attended the long-awaited world premiere ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3with Jack, 10, as “one of his dates” on Thursday.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the carpet, Pratt responded to whether or not he’s achieved cool points as a dad for reprising his lead role as Star-Lord, saying, “No, not yet. Not yet. I’m hoping after tonight, he’ll finally think I’m cool.”
“Actually, he’s here with me tonight. He’s one of my dates tonight,” added Pratt, who also brought his wifeKatherine Schwarzeneggeralong for the high-profile event at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The dad of three, who shares Jack with ex-wifeAnna Faris, then went on to talk about parenthood themes on-screen in the third installment, which writer/director James Gunn has saidwill be the last.
“The relationship between a parent and a child is definitely explored in this film, and there’s no stronger bond than between a parent and a child,” he shared. “And, yeah, certainly I can draw on my own experience as a parent when it comes to drawing and finding ways to be emotional and to push emotion.”
Chis Pratt and his son Jack.Ari Perilstein/Getty Images
As for his experience with his daughters, who she shares with Schwarzenegger, 33, Pratt describes what it’s like at home being a girl dad to Eloise, 11 months, and Lyla, 2.
“Eloise is just starting to pull herself up. She’s crawling around. She’s saying, ‘Dada.’ She loves my guitar,” said Pratt, who wore a lilac-and-gray-colored plaid suit to his premiere, with his wife in a metallic silver strapless gown with floral detail. Jack did not walk the carpet.
“Lyla’s very, very sweet,” he continued, of his oldest girl. Right now, what is she doing? She’s a little sick at home, so I’ve been sleeping on her floor at night.”
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
On April 5, Pratt shared more about being a girl dad during an appearance onLate Night with Seth Meyers. “I love it. It’s fantastic,” he told Meyers. “You know, you hear that maybe the experience is different and it really is, in my experience.”
“My daughter Lyla is so girly. I picked her up yesterday and she said, ‘Oh Daddy, that’s a cute outfit. Look, you have little cute pockets,’ ' he recalled, laughing, “That’s not something Jack ever said to me.”
While Pratt joked on Thursday about waiting for his son’s approval of him as a cool dad, Pratt previously told PEOPLE that Jack “really freaked out” however when he saw his dad on the big screen as Mario inSuper Mario Bros.
“He saw it already and he’s thrilled. He loves it,” Pratt told PEOPLE on April 1. “He took all his friends and he really freaked out.”
Chris Pratt/Instagram
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As forGuardians3, in addition to Pratt, the film also featuresZoe Saldañaas Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax,Karen Gillanas Nebula, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Vin Diesel as Groot, andBradley Cooperas Rocket.Sean Gunn,Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji and Maria Bakalova also appear.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is in theaters May 5.
source: people.com
