Chris Hemsworth reveals why he doesn’t want his daughter to pursue acting

From Home and Away to lead roles in Hollywood blockbusters, Chris Hemsworth and his actress wife, Elsa Pataky are no strangers to the spotlight. But now attention is turning to their 11-year-old daughter, India.

Chris, who is arguably one of Australia's biggest acting exports, has opened up on his daughter's future in the business after she got a taste of it recently.

India took on the role of Gorr’s daughter in Thor: Love and Thunder, and even though she reportedly loved it, Chris says he wants her to prioritise being a kid.

Speaking to ET Online, he said, “I want her to have a childhood and I think so does she.”

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He went on to say, “I said, ‘There’s plenty of Time, sweetie. Go to school, horse ride, have fun, be a kid.’ Because once the train moves, it’s pretty hard to get off, and you miss a lot of things.”

However, Chris also said, “if she’s keen to do more things” when she’s older, he’s on board.

The star began his own acting career in Australia at the age of 19 before landing his first regular role on Home and Away at 21.

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His first big break in Hollywood came 5 years later when he landed the role of George Kirk in Star Trek.

Elsa Pataky began her career in Spanish TV and film before going on to star as Elena Nevas in the Fast and the Furious franchise.  

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