Upworthy's book GOOD PEOPLE, now available - take a look!

Shop
 Explore 

mark ruffalo

Culture

Chris Pratt’s Avengers co-stars came to his defense after attacks on his religion

Lately, Twitter has been a rough place for famous Chrises. First Evans had his day on the trending side bar, and now it's Pratt's turn. With the way things are going, we cringe for what's in store for Hemsworth.

In October 2020, Warrior Nun writer Amy Berg posted a photo on Twitter of four famous Chrises - Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine, and Chris Pratt. "One has to go," Berg captioned the photo.

— (@)

Pratt started trending as he was quickly dubbed the "worst Chris." And things just got worse from there. Until some real-life heroes stepped in and tried to address the situation, defending their co-star and friend.

— (@)

No, it's not because that many people all strongly hated Passengers. Pratt's political and religious beliefs were the issue Pratt is a practicing Christian, and allegedly attends a church with ties to Hillsong, a megachurch Ellen Paige called "infamously anti-LGBTQ." Pratt has denied he attends an anti-LGBTQ church, saying, "It has recently been suggested that I belong to a church which 'hates a certain group of people' and is 'infamously anti-LGBTQ.' Nothing could be further from the truth. I go to a church that opens their doors to absolutely everyone."

Additionally, Pratt is suspected of being a secret Trump supporter. Pratt follows some conservatives on Twitter, and he didn't attend a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden which many of his Avengers co-stars attended. But to be fair, Pratt has never spoken out about his political beliefs one way or the other, and has donated to both Republicans and Democrats in the past.

All the speculation about who he's secretly voting for is just that - something which his Marvel co-stars pointed out. Pratt's fellow Avengers came to his defense on social media, saying that those who were quick to criticize don't really know what he stands for.

See on Instagram

— (@)

Mark Ruffalo called the poll a "distraction." Because it's not like we don't have more important things to worry about right now than which Chris we hate.

— (@)

This article originally appeared on 10.23.20

From Your Site Articles

best of humanity

The more we understand each other, the better we can help each other out.

There’s a big difference between saying "I feel sorry for you" and "I'm sorry about the situation you're facing."

"I feel sorry for you" is sympathy while "I'm sorry about the situation you're facing" is empathy.

A lot of people have trouble with the difference between these two phrases, though. That’s why "Sesame Street" asked both Murray Monster and Academy-Award-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo to explain empathy.

In this "Sesame Street" segment, Ruffalo reminds us that we can practice empathy every day.

We can choose to put ourselves in other people’s shoes to better understand the difficulties they face. That way, we are better equipped to help them if we choose to because we can imagine what they feel and can anticipate their needs.

He uses a simple example of stubbing your toe: Most of us have done this, so we can relate to the pain, which makes showing empathy a lot easier.

Of course, empathy isn’t only invoked by understood physical pain, though; emotional pain can also be extremely empathetic. You know that terrible feeling of losing your favorite toy? See! Now you're empathizing.

Watch Murray and Ruffalo hilariously explain empathy in this fun video:

This write-up is brought to you by the letter "E" for empathy.

From Your Site Articles

Lawyers' Committee

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

It's never been more important to make your voice heard. This election, cast a ballot.

Joss Whedon assembled (most of) the Avengers — plus other super-famous people who sometimes play super-people — for a very important message about the upcoming election.

Yet another celebrity video on why you should vote. Only this time they're adding even more famous people because voting is kinda really super important. (via YouTube/SaveTheDay.Vote & storyful)
Posted by Upworthy on Thursday, September 22, 2016

They need our help to save the day, and there's one thing each of us can do on Nov. 8, 2016, to make that happen: Vote.

Starring the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Williams, and many, many more, the video serves as a powerful reminder that we — regular people — hold the power to change the world for the better.

GIFs from Save the Day/Facebook

Whether you're a high-profile movie star, an accountant, a police officer, or a sales clerk, we all get one vote; and those votes all matter, especially in this election.

Polls show a teeth-grindingly tight race between two candidates with vastly different world-views this year. This one is going to come down to the wire, and you (yes, you) absolutely matter in helping to determine not just the future of the U.S., but a broader impact on the world.

Just 57.5% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2012 presidential election. That's more than 100 million people who stayed home.

The election was determined by fewer than five million votes. Had just a fraction of those eligible voters made their way out to their polling place, they could have tipped the election.

Regardless which candidate you feel best represents your interests, it's important that you (yes, you) vote. A democracy works best when all are informed participants.

One thing is clear: Both sides are not the same. That's not to say one side is better than another, but they are different in key ways. Apathy is not an option.

Because this isn't about any one individual. This is about you, your family, your community, your country, and your world. This is about shaping the future of humanity.

And while you may not have the superpowers of the Hulk, the riches of Iron Man, or the special abilities of other characters of the Marvel universe, you have something even more powerful: your vote. You can save the day.

Go to savetheday.vote to get registered today.

mark ruffalo

Chris Pratt’s Avengers co-stars came to his defense after attacks on his religion

Watch Mark Ruffalo explain empathy perfectly on 'Sesame Street.'

The more we understand each other, the better we can help each other out.

There’s a big difference between saying "I feel sorry for you" and "I'm sorry about the situation you're facing."

In this "Sesame Street" segment, Ruffalo reminds us that we can practice empathy every day.

Watch Murray and Ruffalo hilariously explain empathy in this fun video:

These Hollywood stars want you to help them 'Save the Day' this November.

It's never been more important to make your voice heard. This election, cast a ballot.

Joss Whedon assembled (most of) the Avengers — plus other super-famous people who sometimes play super-people — for a very important message about the upcoming election.

Starring the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Williams, and many, many more, the video serves as a powerful reminder that we — regular people — hold the power to change the world for the better.

Whether you're a high-profile movie star, an accountant, a police officer, or a sales clerk, we all get one vote; and those votes all matter, especially in this election.

Just 57.5% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2012 presidential election. That's more than 100 million people who stayed home.

Regardless which candidate you feel best represents your interests, it's important that you (yes, you) vote. A democracy works best when all are informed participants.

Because this isn't about any one individual. This is about you, your family, your community, your country, and your world. This is about shaping the future of humanity.

'Wicked' author reveals how one line in 'The Wizard of Oz' inspired Elphaba and Glinda's story

Doorbell camera catches a UPS driver in a moment of contagious joy over a simple snack

For 20 seconds, she lived a dancer's worst nightmare—which then became a dream come true

Gen X has hit 'that stage' of life and is not handling it very well

Refusing a tantrum: passenger sparks debate

Couple in their 30s live permanently on cruise ships for a little over $10K a year