Anna Faris Commends Son Jack for His Resilience After Losing Home in L.A. Fires

Anna Faris experienced a significant loss when her residence was destroyed in the January fires in Los Angeles, but she has found comfort in her son, Jack.

“He’s managed the situation regarding the fires very well too,” Faris, 48, reveals exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “I truly appreciate that.”

The actress describes her 12-year-old as “awesome,” and adds, “For a kid who’s grown up in Hollywood, he is remarkably down-to-earth and practical.”

Faris shares Jack with her ex-husband Chris Pratt, whom she was married to from 2009 until 2018. After their separation, Faris moved on with Michael Barrett, whom she married in 2021.

In January, both Faris and Pratt, 45, evacuated their homes in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles as the fires swept through.

Pratt later documented the aftermath of the devastation on social media as he returned to find his and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger’s residence still intact. (Pratt shares three children with Schwarzenegger: daughters Lyla, 4, and Eloise, 2, and son Ford, 4 months.)

In contrast, Faris’ home did not survive. “It’s incredibly devastating, as you can imagine. The silver lining is that my house was saved, but so many people around us lost their homes, and our community has been affected,” Pratt shared in an Instagram video at the time. “My son’s school is gone. My son’s mom’s house burned down.”

Faris’ home is among the 18,000 residences and structures that burned down during the L.A. wildfires, primarily from the Palisades Fire and the nearby Eaton Fire. The Mom alum, however, is focusing on the positives and immersing herself in her work as a way to cope.

“It’s surreal and has been challenging, but we feel lucky because we are safe,” Faris tells Us, elaborating, “I’m truly grateful to be working.”

Shortly after the fires, Faris partnered with Scrubbing Bubbles to audition candidates for their “The Easiest Job in the World” campaign, which promotes the brand’s Easy Clean for effortless bathroom tidying.

“Being on set, being distracted [and] laughing was such a wonderful experience,” Faris shares with Us. “I can’t emphasize enough how fortunate we are to be safe, and I believe that’s how we cope with the grief.”

In addition to the cleaning campaign, Faris recently wrapped filming the comedy Spa Weekend, which has brought her joy amidst the aftermath of the fires.

“I was reflecting this morning on how sad I will be when this project concludes because working with these women in such circumstances has been incredible,” she exclaims about her co-stars Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, and Michelle Buteau. “At this point in our lives, we are all so appreciative of one another. We keep discussing a sequel!”

While many fans view Faris as a comedy queen, thanks to her roles in Scary Movie, Just Friends, and The House Bunny, she reveals to Us that her son is sometimes unsure of her humor.

“He rolls his eyes, but sometimes he’ll say, ‘Mom, you’re kind of funny,’” Faris comments, adding, “I cherish having a boy because that mother-son bond is so unique.”

For more insights into Faris’ career and her life as a mother, watch the exclusive video above and don’t forget to grab the latest issue of Us Weekly, available on newsstands now.