11 Post-Split Pics Showing Chris Pratt Is Happier Than Ever (5 Of Anna, & 4 Throwbacks)

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When you're Chris Pratt, the line of ladies waiting is long. In 2017, a tiny window of hope opened. Chris Pratt and Anna Faris sadly called time on their 8-year marriage, where their joint statement said: "We tried hard for a long time and we're really disappointed." While it was sad to see Anna leave Chris' side, the news got everyone's pulses up.

Celeb couples in 2018 didn't waste time getting together. Justin Bieber married Hailey Baldwin in the blink of an eye. So did Nick Jonas and Hailey Baldwin. Ariana Grande didn't see her 24-day engagement to Pete Davidson through, but hey, "Thank U, Next."

Chris' Instagram used to be a ton of Marvel pics sprinkled between father and son snaps. In 2018, that all changed. His new lady is Katherine Schwarzenegger, and E! News has already reported that "they have gotten serious quickly."

Take one look at these two together, and you'll see something special. Chris and Katherine do, indeed, seem as serious as the reports suggest. Anna? She hasn't disappeared.

The breakup is over. Here are 11 pics of Chris looking happier than ever since, 5 of Anna, plus 4 of them together (for a little nostalgia).

20 When It's Written All Over His Face, You Don't Need To Guess He's #Happy

You don't need to be a Hollywood mega-star to know that when a guy is in love, he shows it. We did see similar smiles from Justin Bieber with Hailey Baldwin, but we've seen it in our own relationships.

TMZ first papped Chris with Katherine Schwarzenegger in June 2018. Katherine is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. She is 29, while Chris is 39.

A few months into their relationship, People reported that they "are spending every day together." When you're in love, you're in love. When you're super in love, your face shows it.

19 Let's Face It, Chris Pratt Looks Better Now Than Ever

Chris Pratt hasn't half whipped himself into shape. Parks and Recreations showed us the funny Chris. It didn't show us the fitness icon that we know now. Speaking to Self about his 65-pound weight loss, Chris said:

"When I was overweight, I didn't feel too great about who I was. My bones ached. I had cardiovascular issues, I was unhealthy, I was feeling rotten."

All words from the past. With Guardians of the Galaxy and the Jurassic franchise to his name, Chris is now fitter, more muscular, and let's face it, way more chiseled than he ever was.

18 Fair To Say This Is Officially #Over, Though

Chris looking deep into Anna's eyes isn't going to happen again. While Cosmopolitan reports that these two grew up less than 5 miles apart, their 8-year marriage came to an end in 2017.

"We are sad to announce we are legally separating. We tried for a long time and we're really disappointed,"

Bustle reported the couple's joint statement being. They share a son, Jack (who is still in their lives). "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." Yeah, a lot of tears were shed over this split.

17 Anna Even Admitted The "Perfect" Marriage Was "Often For Social Media"

Celeb couples are all about Instagram. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott use the platform. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth used IG to confirm their wedding. In March 2018, Livestrong reported that Anna had something to admit:

"We intentionally cultivated the idea of like, 'Look at this beautiful family.'" Anna admitted her "perfect" marriage to Chris was often for Instagram.

There's a lot to be said for still having pics of your ex on IG, though. Neither Anna nor Chris have fully deleted each other off social media. A mature break-up, finally.

16 Chris To Katherine: "Happy Birthday, Chief! Your Smile Lights Up The Room"

Chris has more than shown the world how he feels about his new girlfriend. Katherine might not have seemed the most obvious choice for someone as high-profile as Chris, but it looks like it was written in the stars for these two.

For her 29th birthday, CNN reported Chris posting a heartfelt message on Instagram. "Happy birthday Chief! Your smile lights up the room," accompanied a collage of no less than six pics.

"I've cherished our time together," Chris added. "Thrilled God put you in my life. Thankful for the laughs, kisses, talks, hikes, love, care." Wow.

15 And A Pretty Official Social Media Announcement

Of the six pictures that Chris posted to Instagram announcing his new relationship to the world, this one stood out the most. A selfie that isn't posed doesn't leave much room to hide. Katherine looked blissfully happy (and Chris looked very much in love).

One pic shows Katherine staring into the lens. Another shows her apparently painting Chris' toenails. Whether she's wearing matching masks with Chris or just goofing around, Katherine looks #InLove.

The announcement was made official in December 2018, although Cosmopolitan links the relationship back to the summer of 2018.

14 Katherine Has Met Chris' Son, Ice-Cream Trips Are Already Family-Style

It's when the new girlfriend joins her boyfriend's son for ice-cream that you know it's going somewhere. Kourtney Kardashian did it with Scott Disick (until Sofia Richie took over), but that's exactly what we're talking about. Bustle reports:

The couple reportedly "snuck in a few kisses" while enjoying their July 2018 ice-cream trip.

Whatever it is about ice-cream time, it's the biggest #FamilySymbol there is. Katherine has met Chris' son, Jack. Given her facial expression here, she's already getting on super well with this kid.

13 Anna's New Man Is Michael Barrett, Already Spotted House-Hunting Together

Don't think that Anna Faris is just sitting at home moping while her ex-husband frolics around with Katherine. Anna is reportedly pretty serious with her new man, cinematographer, Michael Barrett. E! News spotted them back in December 2017, and they already seemed to be house-hunting.

"They are both ready to move on with their lives," a source told E! News about Chris and Anna.

With a bit of a bundled-up look and the signature hideaway shades, Anna seems to be staying under the radar. That said, if she didn't want the world to know about Michael, she'd avoid situations like this altogether.

12 Hanging With Nick Jonas, Anna Is Still Relevant

If you're hanging out with Nick Jonas, you're the opposite of irrelevant. To be fair, Nick is now mostly snapped with his new wife, Priyanka Chopra, but where this guy goes, so do the cameras.

Anna and Nick snuck in this cute pic during their 2018 Unqualified podcast. "@AnnaKFaris and @SimSara get into it with @NickJonas on fame, bathroom etiquette and what he's looking for in a relationship," the podcast tweeted.

Living it up with Nick Jonas is something most girls could only dream of. Anna seems to be actually doing it.

11 Katherine's Mom Introduced Them, Now They're Inseparable

Nothing like good, old-fashioned setups, right? Most celebs meet via agents or at swanky Bel-Air bashes. Chris and Katherine were introduced by Katherine's mom, Maria Shriver.

Most guys steer clear of their mother getting involved - in anything. Then again, this isn't Howard's mom from The Big Bang Theory.

"Maria helped set them up," a source told People. "It's still new" was the word in June 2018, but that's over six months ago. Millionaire Matchmaker might be a show, but Maria Shriver should be the guest star.

10 Picnics, Malibu Trips, Long Drives, & Bike Rides

Newsflash (that so isn't). When couples are going somewhere, they do stuff together. No, wait. They do everything together. Between June and August 2018, Bustle reported Chris and Katherine biking together, taking a trip to Malibu, and "Birding" (those motorized scooters.)

Where they were "birding" to also matters - TMZ reports that they buzzed all the way to Katherine's mother's house.

They've also lunched with Jack at Soho House, Los Angeles, taken picnics, and biked on both Santa Monica and Venice's beaches. #Romantic.

9 Something About This Give Us Major Nostalgia, Though

Ex-couples will always come with a #Nostalgia. Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's old pics are still floating around the Internet. Ditto Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt (or Brad and Jennifer Aniston if you want to get really nostalgic). That's before you look at the quotes, as Cosmo reports:

"I knew I wanted to marry her pretty soon [after I met her]," Chris said about Anna.

"The day that she told me she was leaving her husband, I knew that I was going to marry her," Chris continued. Anna and Chris tied the knot in 2009 in a stunning Balinese ceremony. Yeah, we miss these two.

8 Things Are Definitely Heating Up

Chris hasn't flaunted his love for Katherine on social media in your average "I'm a giant celeb in love" way. There are no Kardashian-style gestures. Nobody bought anyone a Lamborghini.

At the same time, with these two, it's just not their style. Chris and Katherine seem genuinely happy, but it's paparazzi-caught moments like these that suggest things are really heating up.

7 They've Met Each Others' Families, "We Had A Great Day-Cation"

Meeting the fam might as well come with the biggest #NextBigStep ever. It's nerve-wracking whether you're the guy or the girl. At the same time, it's one of the most important relationship milestones there is.

In August 2018, Patrick Schwarzenegger posted a family video dinner outing where Chris is in the footage, People reports. One month later, it was Chris' brother who shared family pics from Round Pond Estate Winery, where Katherine met Chris' family.

"So thankful for time shared with my family and friends! On Saturday, we had a great (much needed) day-caytion getaway," was the caption.

6 They Both Have The Same Values

A lot of stars take their religion seriously. Justin Bieber is all about channeling his Christianity. Mayim Bialik converted to Judaism. Chris Pratt is a Christian. Turns out, so is Katherine. Refinery29 reports:

That ice-cream pic you saw earlier? Katherine and Chris had been to church with Jack just beforehand.

"God is real. God loves you. God wants the best for you. Believe that. I do," Chris has been reported by Christian Post as saying. "Learn to pray," he added. "It's easy and it's so good for your soul." Couples who pray together stay together?

5 Co-Parenting Done Right: Both New Couples Went Trick-Or-Treating With Chris' Son

Co-parenting when one parent is seeing someone new is hard enough. Doing it when both parents have someone new? #AllKindsOfGoals. In 2018, Chris, Katherine, Anna, and her new man, Michael all joined forces for Halloween.

Anna went as Disney's Snow White. Chris was a mighty Viking. "Dude, can you believe this costume was only $19 bucks?" E Online reported Chris as saying on Instagram.

Most importantly, the media outlet described the trick-or-treating outing as "drama-free." Anna's boyfriend, Michael went as Game of Thrones' Khaleesi. "Katherine and Chris stopped to kiss a few times," E Online finished. Spicy!

4 Anna Loved Him Just The Way He Was

It's after the divorce that everything comes out in the open. Speaking to GQ, Chris opened up about his old shape, Anna's opinions, plus his own.

"She was so okay with it. Probably in many ways preferred me that way. I think that part of her is hedging her bets that one day I'll be fat again," Chris said.

Chris had previously put his weight gain down to Anna's cooking (which we'll assume is good). The Marvel transformation was pretty intense. Was it too much for Anna?

3 Anna Admits She's "Learned" From It All, Keep Those Relationships Private

We're the nosiest people ever. When Ariana Grande split from Pete Davidson, millions of us clicked on pictures of Ari indulging in some Chanel retail therapy - we literally just wanted to see the pics. Anna has learned from the breakup.

"We grapple with the idea of being a public couple," she said in an Unqualified podcast in 2016. "For the first time, maybe a year ago or 10 months ago, we were in the public a little bit. There were some tabloid rumors," Anna added.

In 2018, Anna told People that she'd "learned" from the split. "I think it's a lesson learned," she said about keeping relationships private.

2 She Seems To Be Exploring Her New Relationship Freely, Though

Some couples never officially announce their relationships. Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are still unofficial. Rachel McAdams never confirmed her pregnancy - six months after the birth, fans still don't know her baby's name.

Anna might be keeping it low-key with her new boyfriend, but she isn't afraid to step out with him. In June 2018, The Daily Mail covered their cozy coffee outing. In October 2018, the newspaper reported them holding hands.

Anna Faris isn't a Real Housewives kind of girl. You're unlikely to see her flaunting her boyfriend's gifted diamonds. Each at their own pace, right?

1 By This Point, Everyone's Just Wondering When Chris Will Propose

It looks like it might just be a matter of time before Chris pops the question. Elle reports that Chris has given up work just "so he can spend time with her." This outing might have seemed casual, but what's the body language saying? The Daily Mail reports:

Chris will "propose" to Katherine very soon. At 39, Chris likely wants to find "the one" and settle down. Since he seems to have found her, nothing stopping him from taking the final step, right?

For any Chris Pratt fan you know- hit share on Facebook and get Star-Lord's new pics out. For all you know, it could land on an Anna Faris fan, too.