Sat Mar 01 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Chris Pratt Blames Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Cigars for His Post-Baby Lung Infections
**Los Angeles, CA** – Chris Pratt, star of *Guardians of the Galaxy*, has revealed a humorous yet concerning side effect of welcoming new children into his family: recurring lung infections. During a Friday appearance on *The Graham Norton Show*, Pratt jokingly blamed his father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his prolific cigar smoking.
Pratt, who has four children – three with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger (Arnold’s daughter) and one from a previous marriage – explained that Schwarzenegger is rarely seen without a cigar, often lighting up around the family. This, combined with Pratt’s asthma, leads to a recurring pattern: a new baby, a cigar-induced celebratory smoke from Pratt, and subsequently, a lung infection. “It’s a nice little ritual we have!” Pratt quipped.
The actor has previously discussed his relationship with Schwarzenegger, praising his fatherly advice and experience navigating Hollywood parenthood. He also shared that Katherine, influenced by her father’s strict upbringing, is the stricter parent in their household. This was alluded to in a previous interview where Pratt jokingly recounted Arnold throwing Patrick Schwarzenegger’s mattress off a balcony as punishment for an unmade bed.
While Pratt’s comments were made lightheartedly, they highlight a humorous anecdote about his family life and the unexpected consequences of celebrating new arrivals with a cigar-smoking father-in-law. The actor’s recent comments also included a lighthearted take on his brother-in-law, Patrick Schwarzenegger’s, recent nude scene in *The White Lotus*.
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