Maria Shriver is giving son-in-law Chris Pratt some support amid social media backlash.
Shriver — who is mother to Pratt’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger — told the actor ignore those criticizing his Instagram post praising Schwarzenegger for giving him a “gorgeous healthy daughter.” Critics saw the comment as a dig at Pratt’s ex-wife, Anna Faris, with whom he shares 9-year-old son Jack, who was born prematurely and has had some health complications.
In a comment posted to Pratt’s Instagram post over the weekend, Shriver wrote, “I love you Chris, keep being your wonderful self, rise above the noise. Your kids love you, your family loves you and your wife loves you. What a beautiful life, I’m proud of you xo.”
Shriver also said she wanted to remind Pratt “what a good man you are. What a great father you are to Jack and Lyla, what a great husband you are to Katherine and what a great son-in-law you are to me and what a great sense of humor you have!!”
Pratt has said that the negative reactions to his tribute to Schwarzenegger upset him, Yahoo Entertainment previously reported.
