Chris Hemsworth dedicates his star on the Walk of Fame to his parents, his children and Elsa Pataky: “He put his dreams aside to support mine” | People

After 2,780 stars shining along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is Thor’s turn, the god of thunder, but in his flesh and blood version. The Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, 40, has been honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce – the body in charge of awarding the most recognizable symbols of the city – in a ceremony this Thursday attended by his parents, his wife , actress Elsa Pataky, her three children, actors such as Robert Downey Jr. and Anya Taylor Joy, family (although not her brother Liam) and school friends. And of course hundreds of fans who crowded around and shouted his name armed with posters, dolls and hammers (plastic, which security had well marked).

The actor walked to his star’s location, but he could have easily done it by subway. Its recognition is located exactly at the exit of the stop that reaches Hollywood at its intersection with Highland Avenue, one of the busiest and busiest areas. nobles of the Walk of Fame and where there are hardly any spaces available. Furthermore, the timing fit perfectly, because the ceremony took place on Thursday and it hits theaters on Friday. Furious, the film in which he co-stars with Taylor Joy under the direction of George Miller, also present at the ceremony. So she received the applause precisely under huge posters with her face and that of the protagonist.

Hemsworth posed with his new star with actors, directors, producers and also with his wife and children, whom he said are “infinitely inspiring.” He did not take a photo with everyone, because her oldest, India Rose, 12, preferred to stay in her seat, despite her mother’s insistence that she pose as a family. Her brothers, Sasha and Tristan, 10 years old, took photos naturally, with their parents and sitting on the star, debuting it. But first the actor dedicated a few words to all of them. To his colleagues, to his parents, excited from the first row of seats, and especially to Pataky. “I want to thank my beautiful wife, who has been by my side for basically my entire career, encouraging me and supporting me endlessly,” he said. “And I don’t forget that she put aside her own dreams to support mine and, again, I will always be in your debt.”

Before the applause of those present and the words of her husband of almost 14 years, Pataky, blushing, lowered her head smiling. “The fact is that none of what I do, none of these moments, these special occasions and events, none of it would be special without you by my side. “I love you,” Hemsworth said. Faced with numerous requests from photographers, the couple decided to pose alone, without the children, and kissed in front of the cameras.

The Australian was visibly happy and excited to receive that honor. George Miller recounted a curious anecdote when explaining that he has known his parents for years: in his youth, Hemsworth Sr. was a great fan of motorcycles and participated in the casting to be one of the stuntmen in the movie. Mad Max. “But he was never in the film because he went to university, and there he met Leonie (the actor’s mother) and they both ended up being social workers. and working with children with difficulties. Hence, she says, she never imagined that she would end up working on a film with her son. In addition, he highlighted that the actor is “a great human being,” and stated that he was “incredibly impressed by how he works, beyond all expectations.”

Robert Downey Jr. also wanted to have a few words. The recent Oscar winner, Hemsworth’s partner in the universe of the saga The Avengers, It was one of the most cheered by fans. Always in a joking tone, he said that the rest of his co-stars described the actor in three words: “First, (Jeremy) Renner says that he is ‘incredibly and absurdly annoying.’ (Mark) Ruffalo comes with a strong: ‘Coworkers,’ he commented with a laugh. “Scarlett (Johansson) got to the heart of the matter with a ‘sensitive young lady lead.’ And Captain America called him the ‘second best Chris,’ he joked, referring to actor Chris Evans. Despite the taunts, both did not hesitate to be photographed together in front of the new commemoration number 2,781 of the most famous starry walk in the world.