Ep 29. Chris Pratt
- February 11, 2019
In season 17 episode 29 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Chris Pratt appears as a guest on the show. Pratt is a well-known American actor, known for his roles in Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Parks and Recreation. The episode begins with Ellen DeGeneres introducing Pratt as the "handsome and talented leading man, who always knows how to make us laugh."
DeGeneres starts off the interview by mentioning Pratt's recent wedding to Katherine Schwarzenegger. Pratt reveals that he is still in the honeymoon phase and is enjoying every moment of it. The conversation then moves on to Pratt's new movie, The Tomorrow War, which he stars in and also executive produces. The movie is a sci-fi action film where Pratt plays the role of Dan Forester, a high school teacher who is recruited to fight a future war.
DeGeneres plays a funny game of "What's in the Box?" with Pratt where he has to guess what is inside a mystery box without looking. This leads to some hilarious moments as Pratt tries to guess what might be lurking inside the boxes.
The segment takes an emotional turn as Pratt opens up about his son Jack's premature birth and health complications. Pratt describes the experience as "scary" and "daunting," but also talks about how it brought his family together. He also praises the doctors and nurses who helped his family during the difficult time.
The show then introduces two young viral sensations, Mason Ramsey and Lil Nas X, who came together to create a remix of Lil Nas X's hit song "Old Town Road." The two artists perform live on the show and show off their impressive musical skills.
In addition to the interview and musical performances, the show also has a surprise segment where Pratt arranges a special visit for a young boy named Ethan who is fighting a rare form of cancer. Pratt surprises Ethan with a visit from Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. Ethan is thrilled to meet his hero and the two actors take some time to chat with him and give him some gifts.
The episode ends on a light note with a fun game of "Never Have I Ever" where DeGeneres and Pratt confess some of their most embarrassing moments. Pratt reveals that he once accidentally sent a text message meant for his wife to his fitness trainer, while DeGeneres admits to stealing towels from luxury hotels.
Overall, season 17 episode 29 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that showcases the wit and charm of both Ellen DeGeneres and Chris Pratt. The show provides a good mix of comedic moments, emotional stories, and musical performances, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of the show and Pratt's work.
