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Why Chris Hemsworth Says Moving to Australia Was the "Greatest Decision"
The Avengers could use Chris Hemsowrth’s daughter on their next world-saving mission.
After all, the Marvel star proved his and Elsa Pataky’s 14-year-old has her dad’s athleticism, revealing she’s kind of a big deal in the rodeo world.
In a video shared to Chris’ Instagram Sept. 30, an announcer introduced India before she burst into the ring while riding a bucking bull. Staying on for a whopping nine seconds, onlookers behind the fence were amazed at the teen’s skills as they cheered her on.
But her biggest fan remained the Thor actor, who revealed she took home the gold at the competition.
“Just wanna say my daughter is a savage,” he captioned the post. “Only girl in the comp and took home the win proud moment.”
But Chris—who also shares 12-year-old twin boys Sasha and Tristan with Elsa—also played a part in India’s success. In fact, he acted as her hype man before the competition—kind of.
“There she is, champion bull rider,” he said in a second clip before the rodeo. “How you feeling India? Are you gonna hang on? Seven seconds?”
But that’s light work for India, who schooled her dad on the rules of the competition.
“Seven? Why Seven?” she replied. “You have to stay on for eight”
Chris jokingly added, “Eight seconds, what do I know?”
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And while India’s private life as a bull riding champ may be new for fans of Chris, it’s exactly the kind of hobby the 43-year-old imagined for his kids when he and Elsa moved their family across the world the Byron Bay, Australia, noting it was the “greatest decision” they could have made for their brood.
“It was right around the time my boys were born and we kind of were set up in L.A. and not enjoying it, you know?” he told Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett during the Feb. 23 episode of their Smartless podcast before acknowledging how his work schedule often took him outside of the city anyway. “Like, nothing was shooting there. We were filming kind of everywhere else.”
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Plus, his own upbringing Down Under with brothers Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth made the move that much more appealing.
“We lived about 20 minutes from the main sort of suburban areas in Melbourne up in the hills,” he explained. “And the nearest neighbor was a kilometer or two away.”
“It was just all bushland and rainforest sort of set up around us,” he added. “And so we would just [have] outdoors adventures and play different characters.”
Keep reading for a closer look at Chris and Elsa’s sweetest family moments…
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'Tis the Season
Chris Hemsworth, his wife Elsa Pataky and their kids India, Sasha and Tristan celebrate a Grinchy Christmas in December 2024.
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Transform the Night Into a Family Outing
The Transformers star attended the September 2024 premiere of his film with his wife and twin boys.
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Smiling Stars
Chris was supported by Elsa, Tristan and Sasha while receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2024.
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Father-Daughter Getaway
"Nothing better than a little getaway with one of my besties," the actor shared in April 2024.
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Best Mates
"My son wanted to catch a fish for the locals in Fiji and after 3 attempts and about 12 hrs at sea we pulled in this beauty," Chris shared in December 2023. "Fed the village for 3 days. Ps if your wondering why my son calls me Chris it’s because I’m his BFF and true mates don’t call each other dad."
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Overseas Adventures
"Last week of our summer holidays!!" Elsa shared in January 2024 during a family trip. "Japan is always fun."
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Snow Bunnies
"New Years at the snow with my love ones," Elsa wrote on Instagram in January 2024. "Happy New Year to all of you."
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Merry Christmas
The Hemsworth kids celebrate the 2023 holidays with friends and family.
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Rainbow Brite
Chris and India share cotton candy during the family trip to Japan.
Birthday Cake
For wife Elsa's 47th birthday, Chris orchestrated a celebration with a total of three birthday cakes.
Strike a Pose
Chris and his twin sons Tristan and Sasha strike their best superhero pose while on vacation in Spain.
It's Play Time
"Great to get away for a few days to @visitlordhoweisland before starting on #thorloveandthunder this week!" Chris Hemsworth shared on Instagram.
Follow the Leader
With his Herschel backpack over his strong shoulders, Chris guides his family and friends during an afternoon stroll.
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Dancing Shoes
These two turned up the heat with their sexy salsa moves while celebrating the actress' birthday.
Never Let Go
The boys! Chris holds his twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, in a loving bear hug.
Daddy's Girl
Hang ten! "On the hunt for some barrels with my little surf coach," Chris captioned this sweet snapshot.
Wee!
The model enjoys a day at the beach with her little ones.
Cuteness Down Under
The trio enjoys a day together in the Thor star's native Australia.
Adventure Time
Chris and Elsa catch some waves in Australia.
Like Father, Like Daughter
Showing India the ropes! Chris helps his eldest catch a fish.
World's Best Dad
Elsa captures her hubby sharing a heartwarming moment with their kiddos.
Aww
Hugs all around!
Mom & Dad
The longtime couple enjoys a kid-free getaway on Orpheus Island in Australia for Hemsworth's 34th birthday.
One for the Memory Books
"A picture says a thousand words, my kid only says about 4 but he's still awesome and way cooler than this sunset," Chris captioned this Kodak moment.
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