How Chris Pratt Went From Being a Beloved Actor to a Much-hated Hollywood Star Despite MCU Success?

The ongoing presidential election fever has taken over the public as well as celebrities in the US. As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fight for their way to the White House, many celebs have become associated with this competition willingly and some unwillingly, and Chris Pratt is one of them.

Marvel’s Star Lord has often been part of rumors and speculations for his religious and political views, which don’t paint a clear picture of his stand most of the time. And it seems like the actor is once again under some criticism for his political stance.

Chris Pratt’s Religious Association and Political Stance Invited Criticism

Over the years, Chris Pratt has been a part of a wide range of movies and TV shows. However, it won’t be wrong to consider Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy to be the one franchise that led to his global stardom. But as they say, more fame brings more eyes that keep a record of every action of the person.

Pratt has faced criticism for being associated with Hillsong Church for years now. According to NBC, the church had reportedly made some anti-LGBTQ remarks, which brought every celeb supporting it under the radar of critics. There was a time when some netizens wanted Pratt to be recast for the role of Star Lord, as they believed he too shared similar views.

However, as per Cosmopolitan, Pratt has declined the allegations through his Instagram by stating that the church “opens their doors to absolutely everyone” and also clarified that he is “not a spokesman for any church or group of people.”

Apart from his religious beliefs, Pratt was also under scrutiny for his political stance. Earlier in 2020, Pratt faced some backlash from netizens when he didn’t appear to be a part of Joe Biden’s campaign while many of his fellow Avengers appeared.

Many assumed online at the time that Pratt was supporting Donald Trump due to his alleged conservative Christian beliefs and stance on the LGBTQ community. His absence from Biden’s rally further fueled their speculation.

However, Pratt didn’t make any comments regarding his absence from the campaign at the time. Moreover, he has never made any public comment that confirms his support for Trump so far.

Chris Pratt’s Neutral Comments on Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris

Much like his earlier days, it looks like Pratt is still maintaining an unclear political stance in the 2024 presidential elections. Unlike his fellow Avengers like Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, and others, Pratt has decided to remain absent from endorsing Kamala Harris.

Chris Pratt shared his neutral views about the ongoing elections on his mother-in-law Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper. He wrote,

I write this now because about half of the voting population is going to be incredibly disappointed on November 6th. But for me, the question is not, ‘Did your candidate win or lose?’ but rather, ‘Will you wake up the next morning and help an old lady move?’

Pratt believes that America’s greatest strength lies in its “unified communities,” and he seems less bothered about who wins or who loses in the election as he mentions,

It’s OK to take a moment to lick your wounds when you lose. Heck, go ahead and cry in the mirror. But if we become too paralyzed by defeat or too pompous in victory, allegiance to our ‘team’ can blind us to the fact that we are fellow countrymen.

How do we become a nation of honorable winners and graceful losers? It starts with remembering no matter who wins or loses, there are still going to be people who need help in this country. Find them. Be of service.

Pratt has recently shared an Instagram post with a caption that says “smells like freedom.” However, some netizens have expressed online that his neutral stance doesn’t feel productive, especially in the 2024 elections, as it is much more crucial than recent previous elections.