Katherine Schwarzenegger Reveals Strict Daily Marriage Rule with Chris Pratt

The couple have a non-negotiable policy to never go to bed angry.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, has revealed that she and her husband Chris Pratt have a strict rule in their marriage - they never go to bed angry. The couple, who married in 2019, have emphasized the importance of communication and working through any issues before the end of the day.

Why it matters

Maintaining a healthy marriage takes work, and Schwarzenegger and Pratt's approach highlights the value of open communication and conflict resolution. Their story provides insight into how celebrity couples navigate the challenges of marriage in the public eye.

The details

In a virtual fireside chat, Schwarzenegger explained that she and Pratt are both adamant about not going to bed angry. "I'm not good with leaving things unsaid. I can't do it. I'm not the kind of person who is able to do it." The couple also underwent premarital counseling before their wedding to help prepare for potential issues they may face.

  • Schwarzenegger and Pratt married in June 2019.
  • Schwarzenegger discussed their marriage rule in an April 2020 virtual event.

The players

Katherine Schwarzenegger

The daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, who is married to actor Chris Pratt.

Chris Pratt

An actor known for his roles in Parks and Recreation and the Guardians of the Galaxy films, who is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not good with leaving things unsaid. I can't do it. I'm not the kind of person who is able to do it.”

— Katherine Schwarzenegger (Hello! Magazine)

“If you're somebody who's thinking of getting married, you should definitely follow this. They ask you questions you would not even think to answer until you have been married for eight years and then something comes up and you're like, 'What do you mean?' That's what you think about that?”

— Chris Pratt (SiriusXM)

What’s next

The couple plans to continue their open communication and conflict resolution approach as they navigate the next stages of their marriage.

The takeaway

Schwarzenegger and Pratt's commitment to never going to bed angry highlights the importance of healthy communication and conflict resolution in maintaining a strong marriage, even for high-profile celebrity couples.