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Anna Faris: Mom Guilt is a Constant Battle
21 Aug
Summary
- Faris felt unqualified for motherhood despite not worrying about it.
- She experienced guilt before her son was even born.
- She often felt she was 'messing up' around other mothers.

Anna Faris has openly discussed her persistent feelings of inadequacy regarding motherhood. The actress revealed that she felt a 'blanket of guilt' even prior to the birth of her son, Jack, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt. She confessed to E! News that she never felt fundamentally suited for the role.
Even when interacting with other mothers, Faris often experienced a sense of doubt, believing she was 'messing up somehow.' The 49-year-old mother expressed her ongoing hope that she is 'doing OK' while raising her son, acknowledging her tendency to worry about not worrying enough.