Highlights:
- Liam Hemsworth shared a shirtless photo of Chris Hemsworth to mark his 42nd birthday.
- Image taken during a family holiday in Ibiza attracted significant attention online.
- Celebrities and fans praised Hemsworth’s physique in the comments.
- Elsa Pataky posted a family video tribute for the occasion.
- Hemsworth is believed to be preparing physically for his role as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
Birthday wishes from Liam Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth turned 42 on 11 August. To mark the occasion, his brother Liam shared a photo on Instagram taken during a family holiday in Ibiza, Spain. The selfie showed Liam, Chris, and their brother Luke. While Liam and Luke wore plain T-shirts, Chris appeared shirtless, showing a well-defined physique.
In his caption, Liam wrote:
“Happy birthday brother Chris! Thanks for always being such a wonderful legend. Never change. I hope I have abs like you when I grow up. Love you.”
Online reaction and celebrity comments
The post quickly gained widespread attention, with many fans commenting on Hemsworth’s appearance. One user wrote: “Jesus Thor @chrishemsworth what are they feeding you.” Filipino-American actor and stunt performer James Patrick Hayes joked: “I’ll take the abs, the boat invite, and maybe just 10% of the Hemsworth genetics. Happy Birthday, Chris!” Other messages included “Mammamia” and “Aging well, Hemsworth boys.”
Birthday tribute from Elsa Pataky
Chris Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky, also marked the day with a video montage featuring personal family photos and clips. In her caption, she wrote:
“Happy Birthday to my Rocky Balboa. You’re the best of the best.”
She also shared the same video on her Instagram story.
Preparing for Avengers: Doomsday
Hemsworth appears to be in physical preparation for his return as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday. He recently posted a workout video on Instagram captioned:
“A little Avengers pre game warm up, coming in hot.”
The Marvel film is scheduled for release on 18 December 2026.
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