Summary:
- Chris Hemsworth received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his milestone with family and colleagues.
- Hemsworth expressed heartfelt gratitude to his wife Elsa Pataky for her unwavering support and sacrifices.
- Robert Downey Jr. shared humorous descriptions from Avengers co-stars, adding lighthearted moments to the ceremony.
Chris Hemsworth‘s Hollywood career reached a new milestone on Thursday, May 23rd, as he received a star on the iconic Walk of Fame. The ceremony was a star-studded affair, attended by his wife Elsa Pataky, their children, and fellow actors like Robert Downey Jr. and George Miller.
Hemsworth, known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressed his deepest gratitude during his acceptance speech. He specifically acknowledged his wife’s unwavering support throughout his journey.
“I want to thank my beautiful wife,” Hemsworth said, “who has been here for my entire career basically by my side, endlessly encouraging and supportive.” He touchingly recognized the sacrifices Pataky had made, stating, “It doesn’t get lost on me that she put aside her own dreams in order to support mine and, again, [I am] forever in your debt.” Hemsworth concluded his remarks with a loving declaration: “The fact [is] that nothing that I do, any of these moments, these special occasions and events, none of it is special without you by my side. I love you.”
The ceremony also featured a lighthearted moment courtesy of Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr. shared a humorous list compiled by their Avengers co-stars, each offering a three-word description of Hemsworth.
“First off, [Jeremy] Renner says ‘absurdly annoyingly amazing.’ [Mark] Ruffalo came in strong with ‘Friend from work,’ ” Downey Jr. said. “That’s a callback, now I get it. Scarlett [Johansson] got to the heart of it with ‘sensitive leading lady.’ Captain America [Chris Evans] calls him ‘second-best Chris.'”
The celebration comes just ahead of the release of Hemsworth’s latest film, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” In this prequel to the acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Hemsworth takes on the role of the villainous Dementus. The film hits theaters on May 24th. Hemsworth also lends his voice to Optimus Prime in the upcoming animated film “Transformers: One,” scheduled for release in September.
With a Hollywood star to his name and exciting projects on the horizon, Chris Hemsworth’s career continues to shine brightly. But through it all, his appreciation for his wife’s unwavering support remains a constant.
