Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky, married since 2010, have navigated some “complicated times” in their relationship. Hemsworth emphasized that having fun is crucial for the success of their romance.
Adventurous Spirits
In an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Hemsworth shared insights about their relationship dynamics. “Both having a sort of adventurous spirit, making time for one another. I think the complicated times have been when it’s been all work, all kids, and all of a sudden the ‘us’ in the relationship is sort of non-existent,” he explained.
He elaborated, “You’re just kind of managing a household or the work-family schedule. Elsa will be off at work, and I’ll be off at work and then it’s chaos with kid time. So sort of removing ourselves from all of that and just having time for the two of us and making space for each other rather than the rest of the world that can be so all-consuming.”
Challenging Yet Rewarding
The couple has three children: India, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan. Hemsworth acknowledged that married life can be challenging. Yet, he remains determined to “make it work.” He stated, “I think it’s hard for anyone, really. It’s all relative. Yeah, it’s challenging, but we also have the opportunity to make it work. We have no excuse as far as how much time we can make for each other due to the support we can get due to our situation.”
Embracing Fatherhood
Hemsworth also expressed his love for the challenges of fatherhood, noting how it has transformed his perspective on life and his movie career. Speaking to E! News in 2015, he said, “I think it makes you less selfish because it’s no longer about you. It can’t be. It’s about someone else, which is refreshing. It’s nice to not spend all your time thinking about your own problems and garbage up there, and I just have so much fun doing it.”
He concluded, “It’s the best. And now I’m a bit more choosy, I think, with when I work and how I work because it better be worthwhile to take me away from them.”