Anna Faris, Chris Pratt Announce Breakup On Social Media

SEATTLE, WA — Anna Faris and Chris Pratt on Sunday announced via social media that the couple would legally separate. Faris and Pratt, who both mostly grew up in the Seattle area, were married in 2009 and have one son, Jack. Faris posted the announcement on Instagram, and Pratt posted the same message on Twitter and Facebook.

"Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating," Pratt wrote on Facebook. "We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed. Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward. We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another."

When the couple first met in 2007, Faris' career was already well established. She had starred in the "Scary Movie" series plus critically acclaimed and cult movies like "Brokeback Mountain," "Smiley Face" and "Observe and Report."

In 2009, Pratt began appearing in the show "Parks and Recreation" in the role of Andy Dwyer. He subsequently landed roles in movies like "Zero Dark Thirty" and the hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

The couple met while both appearing in the film "Take Me Home Tonight."

Pratt graduated from Lake Stevens High School, and Faris mainly grew up in Edmonds. She is a graduate of the University of Washington. Both have been active in local charity work, appearing at the Seattle Children's Hospital and working with Seahawks players for the Seattle Make-A-Wish chapter.

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