His role as Marvel hero Thor catapulted him into Hollywood stardom.
But Chris Hemsworth has revealed his successful film career has been hard going on his marriage with actress Elsa Pataky.
In a recent interview with GQ Australia, he said: ‘My wife and I fell in love, had kids, didn’t really see each other for a few years, then fell back in love.’
‘She has certainly given up more than I have’: Chris Hemsworth reveals his successful Hollywood career has put a strain on his marriage with wife Elsa Pataky
‘In terms of work, [Elsa has] certainly given up more than I have,’ the 34-year-old explained.
The former Home And Away actor told the magazine the Spanish actress, whom he married in 2010, would prefer him to be back at their Byron Bay home.
Together the couple share three children, five-year-old daughter India, three-year-old twin boys Sasha and Tristan.
Doting dad: The former Home And Away actor told the magazine the Spanish actress, whom he married in 2010, would prefer him to be back at their Byron Bay home with their three kids five-year-old daughter India, three-year-old twin boys Sasha and Tristan
Family time? Chris said ‘I feel like I’m at this crucial point in my career – I’ve just got to set up for longevity or I’ll slip off’
However, as much as he wants to, Chris said: ‘I feel like I’m at this crucial point in my career – I’ve just got to set up for longevity or I’ll slip off.’
Chris also went on to advise couples to make sure they schedule a date night with each other.
Advice: Chris also went on to advise couples to make sure they schedule a date night with each other
His revelation comes ahead of the release of the much anticipated third installment of the Thor films, called: Thor: Ragnarok, on October 26.
Earlier this year, Elsa took Instagram to slam rumors suggesting her marriage Chris was on the rocks.
She wrote in her caption of his Tag Heuer watch campaign: ‘Don’t worry love, I would be mad too if some magazines keep trying to keep us apart.’
Still so in love: Earlier this year, Elsa took Instagram to slam rumors suggesting her marriage Chris was on the rocks