He’s the Hollywood movie star we’re used to seeing in metallic armour and a red cape.
But on Monday, Thor star Chris Hemsworth was taking some time off from his superhero duties and ditching the costumes in favour of a festive Christmas rashie.
The 34-year-old is spending the holiday season with his wife, Spanish model Elsa Pataky, and their three children in Australia’s Byron Bay – but he managed to sneak out for a surfing session on December 25.
‘On the hunt for xmas barrels!’ Chris Hemsworth wears an ugly Christmas rash shirt to the beach as he spends the festive holiday in Byron Bay
He posted an Instagram photo wearing a fluorescent blue and red rash vest emblazoned with kangaroos and icicles, giving the camera a ‘shakas’ sign.
The father-of-three was holding a large surfboard and appeared to have a blue wetsuit rolled down to his hips.
‘On the hunt for some Xmas barrels in my ugly Christmas rashie this summer in support of the cancer council. 2 in 3 Australians are unfortunately diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, cover up and protect your skin!’ Chris captioned the snap.
Dubbed the ‘Ugly Christmas Rashie’, the cult clothing item is Australia’s answer to the ‘Ugly Christmas Jumper’ that is traditional in countries with colder climates across the globe.
The Ugly Xmas Rashie first launched in 2015, when the collaboration between swimwear designers and Cancer Council saw all proceeds be donated to Cancer Council Queensland in the fight against cancer.
Getting into the spirit! Dubbed the ‘Ugly Christmas Rashie’, the cult clothing item is Australia’s answer to the ‘Ugly Christmas Jumper’ that is traditional in countries with colder climates across the globe
‘The Ugly Xmas Rashie ensures Aussies can stay on trend and sun safe while supporting a great cause’: Cancer Council Queensland CEO, Ms Chris McMillan previously explained the festive attire helped charity
‘It’s too hot for us to don ugly Christmas sweaters in summer in Australia,’ Cancer Council Queensland CEO, Ms Chris McMillan previously said.
‘But the Ugly Xmas Rashie ensures Aussies can stay on trend and sun safe while supporting a great cause.
‘What better way to incorporate sun safety into your Christmas get-up and stay festive all summer long?’.
Loved-up! Chris, who is married to Spanish model and actress Elsa Pataky, is spending the holiday season in Byron Bay
Former Home And Away actor Chris and his model wife Elsa are proud parents to daughter India Rose, 5, and twin sons, Sasha and Tristan, three.
And the family appear to be enjoying some much-needed time off over the Christmas break.
On Friday the brood were spotted soaking up the sun on a family outing to a beach in the New South Wales coastal town they call home.
Doting dad: Chris and his model wife Elsa are proud parents to daughter India Rose, 5, and twin sons, Sasha and Tristan, three