For millions of moviegoers, Chris Hemsworth is a superhero, an action star, and one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces. At home, though, he’s mostly just Dad — and apparently not a particularly famous one.
While attending the world premiere of Crime 101 in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, the actor shared a glimpse into family life that felt strikingly ordinary: his children are largely unmoved by his global success.
It’s a reminder that even the biggest stars can struggle to impress teenagers.
Growing Up Changes the View
Hemsworth, 42, attended the premiere at United Theater on Broadway alongside co-star Halle Berry as the cast introduced audiences to their upcoming thriller.
During interviews, he joked that his three children — daughter India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan — no longer see his career as particularly exciting.
When they were younger, discovering their father played Thor felt magical. But that excitement faded once reality set in. As Hemsworth put it, realizing they couldn’t actually fly made the superhero role “less cool.”
Now, he said with a laugh, their reaction is closer to a casual shrug: typical teenage indifference.
Life Far From Hollywood
Much of that grounded perspective may come from where the family lives.
Hemsworth and his wife, actress Elsa Pataky, moved their family from the United States to Byron Bay, Australia, in 2015. The coastal surf town offers a quieter rhythm, far removed from Hollywood’s constant spotlight.
The move has often been described by Hemsworth as a way to give their children a more normal upbringing — one where fame doesn’t define daily life.
Inside Crime 101
The premiere also marked a major moment for Hemsworth’s latest project. In Crime 101, adapted from a novella by crime writer Don Winslow, he plays jewel thief Mike Davis.
Berry stars as insurance broker Sharon Colvin, who becomes entangled in a high-stakes heist while a determined detective closes in. The ensemble cast includes Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release through Amazon MGM Studios.
Souvenirs From the Set
Hemsworth also shared a lighter detail about his career: he has a habit of keeping props from film sets.
Among the items he’s taken home are an axe from Snow White and the Huntsman and several hammers — including Stormbreaker — from his Marvel films. He joked that he once considered taking a 1969 Camaro but abandoned the idea after realizing it wouldn’t suit Australian roads.
The comments offered a playful counterpoint to the polished image often associated with blockbuster filmmaking.
Why the Moment Resonates
Celebrity interviews often focus on box office numbers or career milestones. But Hemsworth’s remarks struck a different note — highlighting the universal experience of parents discovering that their children eventually stop being impressed by them.
It’s a familiar shift many families recognize: admiration giving way to independence as kids grow older and form their own perspectives.
For audiences, the story humanizes a larger-than-life figure, showing how fame can shrink quickly within the walls of home.
A Quiet Perspective
Standing on a red carpet surrounded by cameras and fans, Hemsworth spoke about a reality that felt surprisingly relatable. Success may travel the world, but at home, it competes with homework, sibling teasing, and teenage eye-rolls.
And perhaps that balance — between spectacle and normalcy — is what keeps even a superhero grounded.
