Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have shared rare and heartfelt insights into raising their three children, after previously admitting they have faced “complicated times” in their marriage.
The couple, who live in Australia with their daughter India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan, spoke candidly about their family lifestyle and the role nature plays in keeping them grounded.
“It feels like summer all year round where we live,” Chris told People.
“We’ve got a big plot of land, a farm with horses, and our kids surf and fish and ride motorbikes all day,” he continued, before adding with a smile, “And we pretty much do the same.”
Elsa echoed the sentiment, explaining that living immersed in nature has been transformative for their family dynamic.
© Instagram“It’s just being able to enjoy nature,” she said. “When we go to a city, it’s hard for us as a family because we live outside, basically. We are in contact with nature all the time.”
“It helps a lot, especially in the house with three kids,” she added.
Chris also reflected on how simplifying their lifestyle has allowed them to focus on what matters most.
© Instagram“I can focus on the more important things. I can hang out with my kids, I can hang out with my wife, and we can go and have fun,” he shared.
The idyllic family life they now enjoy comes after Chris openly acknowledged that their marriage has not been without its challenges. Speaking recently on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, the 42-year-old actor revealed how they navigated difficult periods together and emerged stronger.
The couple were introduced by Chris’s talent agent in 2010 and married just months later in an intimate ceremony. They welcomed India in 2012, followed by twins Sasha and Tristan in 2014.
© InstagramReflecting on what has helped their marriage endure, Chris said spending quality time together and prioritising fun has been key.
“Both having a sort of adventurous spirit, making time for one another,” he explained. “I think the complicated times have been when it’s been all work, all kids, and all of a sudden the ‘us’ in the relationship is sort of non-existent.”
“You’re just managing a household or the work-family schedule,” he continued. “Elsa will be off at work, I’ll be off at work, then it’s chaos with kid time. So it’s about removing ourselves from all of that and having time just for the two of us, making space for each other rather than the rest of the world, which can be so all-consuming.”
Chris also acknowledged that their circumstances allow them the privilege of support, meaning they have no excuse not to prioritise each other.
“There’s always that spark and attraction, but what it really comes down to is friendship and companionship,” he said. “The moment you run out of things to talk about, when you lose curiosity and interest in one another, that’s when it becomes concerning. I think that curiosity has kept us in check.”
Elsa shared similar reflections when she spoke exclusively to HELLO! in April, emphasising the importance of growth, curiosity and shared joy within marriage.
“Marriage needs constant work, and you learn a lot from the rough patches,” she explained. “You have to keep growing together, making sure your paths continue to cross.”
“It’s about finding the fun, enjoying the little moments and remaining curious about each other,” Elsa added. “You have to be ready to adapt, because when situations pull you apart, you need to know how to find each other again.”
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