Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger shares rare family photos ft parents, children and husband Chris Pratt
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver reunite for family get-together
Katherine Schwarzenegger offered a rare glimpse of her parents, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, sharing a sweet family moment years after their split. The former couple smiled as they posed together at what appeared to be a celebratory family dinner with their three children, Katherine, Christina and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Arnold posed with a slice of cake and a sparkler, while Katherine stood behind Maria with an arm around her. Although the occasion is not specified, it appeared to be a special get-together for Arnold's 79th birthday on July 30.
Chris Pratt and son Ford enjoy some car-washing time
Katherine's carousel also featured an image of her husband Chris Pratt and their son, Ford, washing the car together. The couple announced Ford’s birth in a joint Instagram post in 2024, saying they were “overjoyed” and that “Mama and baby are doing well.” Chris has also previously gushed about his youngest son, calling him a happy and “very special” baby. Speaking about his parenting style, he described himself as “sensitive,” explaining that his own upbringing made him more mindful of children’s emotions.
Katherine passes her love of horses onto her children
One of Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt’s daughters was also seen enjoying some time on horseback, having already been introduced to their mother’s longtime love of horses. Katherine previously shared that her parents, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, sparked her passion for riding when she was a child. Now, she is passing that love on to her children, having already introduced her daughter Lyla to her beloved horse, Cinco, in 2021. She also celebrated Lyla’s 6th birthday on Thursday, August 6, with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring sweet horseback-riding photos.
Baby Ford enjoys a sweet little walk
One of the photos also showed Katherine and Chris Pratt’s son, Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt, out for a walk. Born in November 2024, Ford is the couple’s first son together. During an August 4, 2025 appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Chris, joked about how they chose their son’s name, quipping that Ford was almost named Hyundai. He later revealed that Katherine came up with the name, and he immediately loved it.
“She's the one who came up with it; I was like, ‘Yes.’ We're good. We've got that. Lock that in. It's Ford,” he explained.
Lyla and Eloise take care of a turtle
One of the photos showed Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt’s daughters, Lyla and Eloise, gently caring for a turtle. The sweet moment reflects the family’s deep love for animals, something Katherine has said is “in their blood.” While promoting her children’s book, 'Kat and Brandy,' which explores the healing power of animals, Katherine shared that being around animals can help her children when they experience big emotions, instantly bringing them a "sense of calm and grounding."
Patrick spends quality time with little nephew Ford
Patrick Schwarzenegger was also spotted sharing a sweet moment with his nephew, Ford, as he held and cared for the little one. Katherine Schwarzenegger and her younger brother share a close sibling bond, with Patrick often appearing in family moments. He also shares a close relationship with his brother-in-law, Chris Pratt. The MCU star supported Patrick while he prepared for his audition for Season 3 of 'The White Lotus,' running lines with him and offering advice that helped him land the role.
Katherine Schwarzenegger bids farewell to summer with happy memories
The summer fun-filled carousel also featured a selfie image of Katherine Schwarzenegger, who posed happily in front of a mirror. Sharing a glimpse of her best memories from the sunny season, she captioned the post, “Summer, you were good to us! Back to reality.” An author and animal rights advocate, Katherine is Arnold Schwarzenegger's eldest daughter with former partner Maria Shriver. She became a New York Times bestselling author at just 21 with the release of her debut book, 'Rock What You’ve Got', in 2010.