Does Arnold Schwarzenegger Absolutely Spoil His Granddaughter, Lyla Maria Pratt?

Publish date: 2024-05-07

Chris Pratt announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger in January 2019, shortly after the couple went public with their relationship. Katherine Schwarzenegger is the eldest daughter of Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver.

Schwarzenegger and Pratt tied the knot six months after their engagement. While this is Schwarzenegger's first child, the Guardians of the Galaxy star co-parents his son from his previous marriage with Anna Faris.

In August 2020, Entertainment Tonight reported that Schwarzenegger and Pratt had welcomed their first child together. Pratt took to Instagram to share the happy news with his followers, announcing the birth of their daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt, who is also the first grandchild of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The couple welcomed their second daughter, Eloise Christina, in May 2022, making them a family of four.

Katherine Schwarzenegger And Chris Pratt Choose Not To Show Daughter Lyla Maria's Face

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt, prioritize their daughter's privacy when it comes to sharing photographs of her online. During a virtual appearance on the Today show, Schwarzenegger revealed that she and her husband want to give their daughter a normal upbringing, just like what her parents did for her despite her childhood in the public eye as the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

The author expressed her gratitude for the privacy her famous parents provided her and her siblings, allowing them to develop their own identities and choose to be public figures only when they felt comfortable.

Schwarzenegger and Pratt share the same values and wish to provide their children with the same level of privacy. As a result, the couple has made a conscious decision to limit the sharing of their children's photographs on social media. For them, giving their children the gift of privacy is of utmost importance.

Lyla Maria Pratt Has Unique Names For Her Grandparents Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver have chosen unique grandparent names for themselves. Schwarzenegger, who hails from Austria, goes by Opa, which translates to grandpa. Shriver, on the other hand, chose the name Mama G, following in the footsteps of her brother, Timothy Shriver, who goes by G Daddy.

"We call her Mama G. And Lyla just lights up so much when we talk about going to Mama G's house," Chris Pratt shared. "We're like, 'Honey, do you know where we're going? Mama G's house!' And she's like, 'Ahh Mama G! Mama G!' All the kids feel that way. It probably doesn't hurt that there are giant bowls of candy everywhere."

According to Chris Pratt, Schwarzenegger, and Shriver are exceptional grandparents. Pratt also shared that he is very close to his in-laws and his wife's siblings as they only live a few minutes away from each other.

Lyla Maria Pratt Was Named After Her Grandmother, Maria Shriver

During an appearance on the Today show, Katherine Schwarzenegger discussed her daughter, Lyla Maria, and the inspiration behind her middle name. In an Instagram post, Schwarzenegger revealed that the name Maria is a tribute to her mother, Maria Shriver.

Shriver then commented on her daughter's post, expressing her joy and blessing for the couple's new role as parents.

The 33-year-old mom of two revealed that she had always intended to name her daughter after her mother, but only if they will be blessed with a baby girl. Schwarzenegger's name, Katherine Eunice, is an honor also to her grandmother, and she wanted to continue the tradition of honoring family members with her daughter's name.

Schwarzenegger also added that her mother was pleasantly surprised by their choice of name for Lyla Maria.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Revealed Her Dad Arnold Has A Pony At His Home For Her Two Daughters

In an interview with The New York Times, Katherine Schwarzenegger discussed her upbringing and the involvement of her parents in the lives of her two daughters, Eloise Christina, and Lyla Maria.

"My dad's house is really fun because he has all these animals, and he starts having [the girls] understand the chores and how to take care of animals and all these different things. He's very sweet and playful with them. So it's been really amazing to watch both of my parents step into the role of grandparents."

During a podcast, Schwarzenegger also spoke about her mother's close relationship with her daughters, describing how much fun she has with them. The author shared that her mother and Lyla Maria have a special routine of doing their own thing, which often involves going to her mom's bathroom vanity and her daughter coming out with a full face of makeup.

Schwarzenegger expressed that she sees a different side of her mother as a grandmother, reminiscent of how she was when they were children. She noted that Shriver always talks about this as the most enjoyable time of her life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Loves Spending Time With His Granddaughters

Arnold Schwarzenegger welcomed his first grandchild when his daughter, Katherine, and Chris Pratt, had their daughter, Lyla Maria. The former governor of California expressed his joy at becoming a grandfather, and he humorously added that the experience is fantastic and that he always has a great time.

During a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Terminator star shared his experience with the effortless routine he has in being a grandfather. Schwarzenegger went on to explain that when his grandkids come over to his house, he and his former wife spend time playing with Lyla by riding horses, and being around dogs for about two hours before leaving.

"The only thing is it makes me feel old when you think about 'Now I have a grandchild.' But it's really great having a grandchild. It's a beautiful, beautiful baby, baby Lyla. And I'm very proud of Katherine and Chris. They're doing really great together as parents," the actor told Jimmy Kimmel.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt spent their first Thanksgiving holiday with their two little girls at Schwarzenegger's home. The mom-of-two shared a glimpse of their holiday on her Instagram feed. Among the carousel of photos, one picture shows a close-up from behind of Arnold Schwarzenegger holding his youngest grandchild, Eloise Christine at the church, with The Terminator star sweetly kissing the infant's cheek.