Over the past decade-plus, Chris Hemsworth has risen from the relative fringe of Hollywood society to the absolute forefront — thanks largely to the support he receives from his wife, Elsa Pataky.
For being the global icon that he is, very little is known about Chris' personal life. For those who are desperate to take a closer glimpse, here are 15 things about Chris Hemsworth's marriage that fans might not have known.
Their first daughter, India Hemsworth, was born back in May 0f 2012. Not even two full years later, Chris and Elsa welcomed their twin boys, Tristan and Sasha, into the world.
While speaking with Women's Health UK, Elsa revealed that Chris is quite the wiz in the kitchen. He's apparently great with salads, soups, and knows how to fry up a delicious fish.
As Chris explained it, Elsa came into her own after she started having children. He said that parenthood gave him a much more profound and altogether deeper appreciation for his wife.
The couple uses their competitive streak as a means to keep each other motivated when it comes to their own personal fitness. When Chris was training for Thor, they would compete to see who could get their body fat down to the lowest point.
"Honestly, we had both our families on holiday at the same time, just randomly, and we said this is a good opportunity with everyone together so we just did it," Chris told Good Morning Britain.
When an Australian tabloid published an article, claiming that Elsa and Chris' marriage was on the rocks, the MCU star responded by posting a saucy Instagram post, wherein he claimed to be looking for a new wife.
When the kids were first born, they'd rarely appear on either of the stars' respective socials and when they did — their faces would be blotted out. Now that they're older, that's beginning to change.
While doing the cover story for HOLA! USA, Elsa said that they are constantly reminding their children just how privileged they are. That they, in turn, need to be appreciative and help others less fortunate.
There's a scene near the end of the film, where Chris was supposed to kiss Natalie Portman. Due to scheduling constraints, Natalie couldn't be there in person — so Chris suggested that Elsa should fill in. It was movie magic at its finest.
“I just want to be at home now with my kids,” Chris told the Daily Telegraph. “They are at a very important age. They are still young and they are aware when I leave more than before.”
In an interview with Australia's Body + Soul, Elsa got candid and admitted that her and Chris' relationship requires constant work. nothing comes easy but after a decade together, they feel as if they're finally beginning to figure it out.
Chris told Traveller that while there were certain aspects of LA life that he loved, at the end of the day he preferred the calmer and more relaxed pace of Byron Bay.
While speaking to TV Week back in 2016, Chris admitted that he's constantly finding new things and new reasons to love his wife even more than he already does.
"For me, sexy is the inside of someone," Elsa explained to Women's Health UK. "Of course, I think he's beautiful and fit, but I will never tell him that because he will get too, how do you say, 'cocky'?"
