Chris Pratt has had an amazing year. He's gone from Parks and Recreation funny guy to genuine leading man in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy. But for Pratt, it doesn't compare to 2012, when he and wife Anna Faris became parents.
"I've done all kinds of cool things as an actor — I've jumped out of helicopters and done some daring stunts and played baseball in a professional stadium, but none of it means anything compared to being somebody's daddy," he said during a touching recent speech benefiting the March of Dimes, Variety reports.
But becoming a dad had a bumpy start, as little Jack was born nine weeks premature, only weighing 3 pounds, 12 ounces. "That's a decent-sized bass," Pratt joked.
When he was cradling his son, skin-to-skin, in the NICU, he had a turning point as a man. "I made promises in that moment about what kind of dad I wanted to be and I just prayed that he'd live long enough that I could keep them."
Pratt and Faris took their son home after about a month, and were told he may have special needs and would require cosmetic surgery on his eyes. But now, little Jack is a healthy, fun-loving two-year-old. "Our Jack went from a small, helpless little squirt to a strong, smart, happy, funny, beautiful boy who loves monster trucks and 'Daniel Tiger,' and, believe it or not, loves vegetables."
Pratt has previously said that he and Faris were terrified at first, but now admire little Jack's perseverance. "He is such a fighter, he's amazing," he said. "He's so open and there's no fear in him no matter what. He is so charming that my plan is to just let him take care of us as soon as he's old enough."
The actor, who is a "March of Dimes Mission Dad," helped the charity raise $1.1 million at their annual Celebration of Babies luncheon. The event brings together famous new parents to raise money to promote the health of pregnant women and newborns.
This article was originally published by Redbook.
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