Chris Pratt reveals he’s had a lung infection after the birth of three of his children thanks to bizarre ritual with father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt revealed he has suffered lung infections after the birth of three of his children thanks to a bizarre ritual with his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In Friday’s Graham Norton episode, fronted by stand-in host Claudia Winkleman, the Guardians Of The Galaxy actor, 45, saw the funny side of the ritual despite it having a negative effect on his health.

The Hollywood star married Arnold’s daughter Katherine, 35, in 2019, one year after he divorced his first wife Anna Faris.

Katherine and Chris have welcomed two daughters and a son together in the years since and the actor explained that Arnold enjoyed celebrating the births in a very specific way – by lighting up a cigar.

But Chris has asthma, and despite the health implications of cigar smoking on his condition, his want to impress his father-in-law sees him join Arnold in lighting up, each time resulting in a nasty lung infection.  

He told Claudia and a panel of guests, which included Toby Jones, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Rob Beckett and Rachel Chinouriri: ‘He is a big cigar smoker – he’s always smoking one on set, in his car, and in my living room.

Chris Pratt has revealed the unpleasant consequences of a hilarious cigar-smoking tradition he has with father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger every time he has a child

He explained that the former Governor of California (pictured, in February) enjoyed celebrating the births in a very specific way

The Hollywood star married Arnold’s daughter Katherine, 35, in 2019, one year after he divorced his first wife Anna Faris (pictured: Chris and Katherine in February)

‘When we have a baby, he shows up with a Cuban cigar. I have asthma so I should not ever smoke cigars, but I do because I feel pressure from Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

‘So, every time I have a child, I have a cigar and about a week later I have a lung infection. It’s a nice little ritual we have.’ 

Speaking about his upcoming comedy drama film The Electric State, he added: ‘It is epic with truly stunning imagery. 

‘I had wanted to turn it down because I’d just finished a busy season of work and had been away for a while. 

‘We have four kids, so I wanted to take an extended period off but when my wife read the script, she said I had to do it. She either really loves me or she actually just wanted me out of the house again.’

On Monday, Chris had an unexpected reaction to seeing his brother-in-law Patrick Schwarzenegger’s White Lotus nude scene.

The younger Schwarzenegger plays the overtly sexual Saxton in season three of Mike White’s critically acclaimed drama/comedy series. 

Episode one featured the character in a full-frontal, bare-bottomed clip. 

Looking dashing in a navy suit jacket over a teal t-shirt, he told the story to Claudia Winkleman and a panel of guests, which included Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Toby Jones, Rob Beckett and Rachel Chinouriri (L-R)

He said: ‘When we have a baby, he shows up with a Cuban cigar. I have asthma so I should not ever smoke cigars, but I do because I feel pressure from Arnold Schwarzenegger’

On Monday Chris and Katherine stepped out for a glamorous parents-only night in Hollywood, just three months after welcoming their third child 

On the same night, Chris had an unexpected reaction to seeing his brother-in-law Patrick Schwarzenegger’s White Lotus nude scene (pictured) 

‘I know where my eyes went. I’m not blood-related to him — I was looking at that d**k, bro,’ Pratt shockingly shared with an E! News reporter about the scene at The Electric State’s movie premiere.

Patrick’s mother Maria Shriver, 69, who is Arnold’s ex-wife, also shared her thoughts on her son stripping down for the sensational TV moment.

‘My kids were like, “Did you see that?” And I was like, “No. What?”‘ Maria told People, adding, ‘So that shows you — a mother’s eyes are always in the kids’ eyes.’ 

In addition to Patrick and Katherine, Arnold and Maria also share Christina, 33, and Christopher, 27.

The same night, Chris and Katherine stepped out for a glamorous parents-only night in Hollywood, just three months after welcoming their third child.

The Parks And Recreation star looked sharp in a lavender suit paired with a matching sweater. 

Katherine, meanwhile, stunned in a chic black ensemble featuring a unique floral design.

The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other, sharing laughs and flashing their signature smiles throughout the evening.