Chris Pratt Faces Backlash Over Prayer for Charlie Kirk After Utah Shooting

Chris Pratt faced mixed reactions after publicly praying for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Pratt posted a video sharing a prayer from Psalm 46:10, encouraging his followers to pause, pray, and then choose to either continue scrolling or go outside to connect with nature and others. While some social media users ridiculed Pratt for apparently reading the prayer from his phone rather than memorizing it, others defended his right to express his faith and offer condolences. Pratt's prayer video followed his earlier post expressing sympathy for Kirk's family and calling for God's grace amid political polarization in the U.S. The incident reflects the deep divisions in the country, especially surrounding Kirk's legacy and the broader national conversation about political violence. Despite backlash, Pratt urged his audience to live intentionally, help those in need, and deepen their faith.