Chris Hemsworth: Thor star’s brother Liam offers birthday wishes with steamy shirtless pic tribute

Zach Margolius
PerthNow
Hemsworth brothers celebrate the 42nd birthday of Thor star Chris.
Hemsworth brothers celebrate the 42nd birthday of Thor star Chris. Credit: Liam Hemsworth//Instagram

Liam Hemsworth has sent fans of his brother Chris into a hot sweat after sharing a topless pic of the Thor star enjoying his 42nd birthday celebrations on Monday.

The photo framed the imposing siblings alongside eldest Luke, with the gathering for a a luxury boat cruise off the coast of Ibiza.

“Happy birthday brother Chris! Thanks for always being such a wonderful legend. Never change. I hope I have abs like you when I grow up. Love you,” Liam captioned the post.

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The brothers were accompanied by A-list mates Matt Damon, Rita Ora, and Taika Waititi.

Hemsworth brothers celebrate the 42nd birthday of Thor star Chris.
Hemsworth brothers celebrate the 42nd birthday of Thor star Chris. Credit: Liam Hemsworth/IG/IG

Capturing the attention of Liam’s 12 million Instagram followers, the post also drew reactions from several high profile personalities.

“You animals. Love it,” actor Scott Eastwood commented.

Italian singer and actress Diana Del Bufalo added simply, “Mamma mia”.

Other fans swooned over the family’s enviable genetics.

“Love the Hemsworth boys. Your parents did a fantastic job!❤️”, one person said.

“Your brother is my hall pass,” another added.

Returning home to Byron Bay following work and travel through Europe, Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky left her own tribute to the star from afar.

The Spanish actress, 49, posted a montage of their favourite shared moments together and reflected on the pair’s relationship.

“Happy Birthday to my Rocky Balboa 😂. You’re the best of the best ❤️,” she captioned the post.

Pataky was seen alongside her husband and their kids at the July premiere of his National Geographic adventure series Limitless, back for its second season.

She has also been on the publicity trail in Europe promoting her Spanish series Matices.

Originally published on PerthNow

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