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Elsa Pataky celebrates Chris Hemsworth's birthday with silly and sweet family videos: 'My favorite person'


Pataky shared a sweet tribute for her partner of 15 years


Chris Hemsworth reveals the surprising secret behind his 15-year marriage to Elsa Pataky© Kevin Winter
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
AUGUST 11, 2026 12:48 PM EDT

Chris Hemsworth is celebrating his 43rd birthday. To celebrate the occasion, his wife, Elsa Pataky, is sharing a sweet video made up of some of her favorite moments with her husband, including vacations and various special instances captured over the years. 

Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, and daughter India soak up Costa Rica together© Getty Images
Chris Hemsworth is celebrating his 43rd birthday

In a post shared on Instagram earlier today, Pataky shared videos and photos of Hemsworth, sharing a look at his silly personality. In them, Hemsworth is seen playfully walking through deep snow, making silly poses at the camera, wearing a sweater with ears, and more. 

Other photos show him wearing a tank top and showing off his muscles. "Happy birthday to my favourite person," she captioned the post.

"Funny, ridiculously smart, compassionate, generous, kind, and somehow always making life more fun just by being in it.

We love you more than you could ever imagine, and we’re so lucky to have you.. Happy birthday love."

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Over the years, the two have opened up about their 15-year relationship and the reason why it works for them. In an appearance on the "On Purpose" podcast, Hemsworth credits their similarities as one of the reasons why their romance continues to blossom. 

"Both having a sort of adventurous spirit, making time for one another. 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," he said. 

"You're just kind of managing a household or the work-family schedule. Elsa will be off at work, and I'll be off at work and then it's chaos with kid time, and so sort of removing ourselves from all of that and just having time for the two of us and making space for each other rather than the rest of the world that can be so all-consuming."

The two have shared that they've bonded over some of the activities they like pursuing, like surfing, riding motorcycles, and more© Splash News/The Grosby Group
Pataky shared a sweet tribute celebrating her husband

Hemsworth and Pataky's history

Hemsworth and Pataky have one of the strongest relationships in the entertainment industry. The two met in 2010 and decided to get married that same year, and have gone through many changes over their years together, from welcoming three kids to Hemsworth's rise as one of the leading action stars in the entertainment industry. 

The couple shares India, 13, and twins Sasha and Tristan, 11. 

Hemsworth has spoken candidly about relocating his family from Los Angeles back to Australia, calling the move the “greatest decision” he’s made. © Chris Hemsworth/IG
Hemsworth and Pataky share three kids