Plus, why they decided to tie the knot after only three months of dating.
The Hemsworth brothers have had everyone wrapped around their fingers since they first broke into the Hollywood scene, but few people know that both brothers are, unfortunately, off the market.
In fact, Chris Hemsworth has already been married for over a decade to actress Elsa Pataky, who is starring in Netflix’s Interceptor this month.
The couple started dating and got married that same year, and have been going strong ever since. When Chris was asked about the decision to get married so quickly, he explained that, “it did happen quick, and it just felt right, it made sense,” per Now to Love.
In 2016, Chris shared even more details about taking the leap of faith, revealing that “there was no great plan to any of it, to be honest,” he told Good Morning Britain. “We were on holiday, and we said, ‘Why don’t we get married too?’”
But if you want the full details on all things Elsa and Chris Hemsworth, read on:
September 2010: Chris and Elsa meet.
Chris was first introduced to Elsa by talent agent William Ward early in the year, and by September, they made things official. In an interview with Elle, Christ said that while there wasn’t an “aha!” moment when he first met Elsa, dating her “just made sense.”
“She’s fun. She’s outgoing, and she has a sense of humor and a passionate attitude toward life, which is nice to try to keep up with,” he added.
December 2010: They get married.
And just like that, the couple tied the knot after a little over three months of dating. The wedding was held around Christmastime in Australia, which is where Chris is originally from.
May 2012: The couple welcomes their first child.
Two years into wedded bliss, Chris and Elsa welcomed their first child, India Rose Hemsworth. Before giving birth, Elsa told Hola that they both wanted a big family.
“Having the person that you love by your side and starting a family with them is the best thing that can happen to you in this life. You can’t ask for more,” she said. “My dream is to have more than one child.”
November 2013: News breaks that baby No. 2 is on the way.
Elsa wasn’t joking about wanting a large family. About a year after India’s birth, the couple announced that they are expecting a second baby. Fans were ecstatic.
Turns out, Elsa and Chris were in for a major surprise with this next pregnancy because…
March 2014: Chris and Elsa welcome twin boys.
Not one but two new Hemsworth babies, Tristan and Sasha, were welcomed t0 the family. In an Instagram post, Elsa wrote, “you are home! Tristan and Sasha came to this world on [Tuesday,] March 18 just after [the] full moon. Complete happiness.”
2015: The family moves to Australia.
After living in Los Angeles for a few years, Chris and Elsa decided to make a big move, and packed their bags for Australia.
“Me and my wife just felt it was right for the family that we moved back to Australia,” Chris explained to Traveller. “The locals in Byron treat us just like locals. It’s more relaxed than L.A., less intense, and just more conducive to raising our three children.”
October 2017: Chris gets candid about his relationship.
In a 2017 interview with GQ, Chris shared that even the strongest couple have their rough patches and require compromises.
“In terms of work, she’s certainly given up more than I have. She’d like me to step back and be at home with the kids more, and of course, I want that too,” said Chris. “But I feel like I’m at this crucial point in my career – I’ve just got to set up for longevity, or I’ll slip off. … Once you have children, every instinct and every moment of your time is consumed by that.”
June 2019: Chris takes an acting hiatus to be with his family.
Two years after their move, Chris announced that he’d be taking a break from acting to focus more on his family. “I just want to be at home now with my kids…They are at a very important age. They are still young, and they are aware when I leave more than before,” per US Weekly.
December 2020: The couple celebrates 10 years of marriage.
To celebrate 10 years of marriage, Chris took to IG to share a photo
August 2021: Chris wishes Elsa a happy Mother’s Day.
OK, cute! For Mother’s Day, Chris shared an adorable throwback photo of Elsa with their three kids. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the brilliant, hardworking, kid carrying, bar-raising, husband-putting-up-with-ing woman out there!! We salute you 👏💗🙏,” he captioned the pic.
May 2022: Elsa and Chris work together on Interceptor.
In an exclusive interview with People, Elsa shared that her hubby helped her master her action scenes for the upcoming Netflix film Interceptor. (He was also the producer for the movie.)
of the happy couple. “10 years together!” he wrote in the caption. “Looking forward to the advancements of modern medicine and science and enjoying a couple hundred more!😘😘❤️❤️😘😘.”
“He was there to just [offer] all kinds of advice. Of course, he’s a professional action movie star. So it was great to have him holding my hand,” Elsa explained.
July 2022: Chris’ daughter India Rose joins him in the MCU.
Yep, that’s right, 8-year-old India Rose snagged a role alongside her dad in Thor: Love and Thunder, per Glamour. In the film, she makes an appearance as Gorr the God Butcher’s daughter at the start and end of the film. She may be a nepotism baby, but she’s certainly a cute one!
Couples that workout together, stay together, apparently. Everyone’s cheering you on, Elsa and Chris!