PARK CITY, UT – Patrick Schwarzenegger appreciates his faith. The “White Lotus” star sat down with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton on Friday (Jan. 23) to talk about the ways his spiritual practice has kept him grounded during the highs and lows of a Hollywood career.
“I’m here on this earth for a greater purpose and greater meaning than just working in acting,” Schwarzenegger, who was raised Catholic, shared at the Variety Spirituality and Entertainment brunch held at Sundance Film Festival. The event was presented by the Coalition for Faith and Media, which is an organization focused on highlighting spirituality in Hollywood.
“The film industry is a roller coaster,” Schwarzenegger told the press. “I’ve seen it firsthand with my own family members, with friends,” he continued. “What’s really important is that as you go up, down, whichever way you go, your faith is still there.”
Faith, for Schwarzenegger, includes prayer. “My prayers are something that helped me each and every day in my life,” the actor shared with Variety. “It’s something that helps me and my wife.”
The “White Lotus” star went on to share how he and his wife, Abby Champion, remain grounded in their faith through the practice of prayer. “We do it together,” he revealed.
“I think there was some crazy stat of husband and wives that pray together have a 67% less likely to get divorced or separated. I don’t want to be the person that’s telling everyone to go and pray every day and everything will be okay, but it’s something that is a center point for my faith and gratitude … It’s a refreshing moment for me in my day.”
In addition to being recognized for his role as Saxon Ratliff in “The White Lotus,” Patrick Schwarzenegger also has a part in the Amazon MGM Studios rom-com “Love of Your Life,” which is expected to debut this fall. He also has a role in the upcoming film Bunker, which also stars Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.