She’s an accomplished Hollywood actress, whose acting career spans over 20 years.
But Elsa Pataky, 42, was reduced to the title of ‘Chris Hemsworth’s wife’, ahead of her appearance on Sunrise on Wednesday, leaving viewers outraged.
Critics vented their frustration on Twitter after the show’s hosts Samantha Armytage and Natalie Barr referred to the Fast and Furious 5 star as ‘Chris Hemsworth’s wife’ at least five times on the show.
‘Why do you keep introducing her as ‘Chris Hemsworth’s wife’?’ Viewers slam Sunrise for focusing on Elsa Pataky’s marriage instead of her acting career. Pictured L-R, Home and Away’star Charlotte Best, Elsa, Samantha Armytage and Natalie Barr
‘We’re rolling out the red carpet for a morning of big names – Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, ‘Home and Away’ star Charlotte Best and Chris Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky, live on Sunrise,’ Samantha said.
Viewers took to Twitter to criticise the introduction.
‘Can you not call Elsa Pataky who’s an actress in her own right ‘Chris Hemsworth’s wife’,’ one viewer tweeted.
Outrage: One viewer tweeted, ‘Can you not call Elsa Pataky who’s an actress in her own right ‘Chris Hemsworth’s wife’
Cracking up: Samanatha and Natalie seemed oblivious to the criticism
Seriously? Viewers criticised the breakfast show on Twitter
Unimpressed: One viewer used the hashtag ‘feminism’ to illustrate their perspective
Another wrote: ‘Why do you keep introducing Elsa Pataky as Chris Hemsworth’s wife she’s an established international actress in her own right, more than just his wife – you should just say coming up actress Elsa Pataky !!!’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
During her interview on Sunrise, the Spanish model, who took a break from acting in recent years to raise her three children, was asked about her marriage to Thor star Chris, 35.
Married life: During her interview on Sunrise, the Spanish model, who took a break from acting in recent years to raise her three children, was asked about her marriage to Thor star Chris, 35. ‘I didn’t work for a while, I was just really dedicated to my family and my kids,’ she said
‘I didn’t work for a while, I was just really dedicated to my family and my kids,’ she said.
The couple, who celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary this month, share a daughter India Rose, six, and four-year-old twin sons, Tristan and Sasha.
The Tidelands star studied journalism at the Universidad de San Pablo CEU before launching her acting career in her native Spain.
Wedded bliss: The couple, who celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary this month, share a daughter India Rose, six, and four-year-old twin sons, Tristan and Sasha
She has also featured in countless fashion and beauty campaigns.
Elsa recently applauded the push for equality in Hollywood.
‘It just shows that women have to be equal in every way, and why not?’ she told Vogue Australia earlier this year.
‘People are not just interested in a lead guy, they want to see stories from women.
She added: ‘There have been amazing women in life, strong women who have obstacles in life but keep going … interesting stories about women.’
Push for equality: Elsa recently applauded the push for equality in Hollywood. ‘It just shows that women have to be equal in every way, and why not?’ she told Vogue Australia earlier this year. ‘People are not just interested in a lead guy, they want to see stories from women