‘Friend from work’: Chris Hemsworth joined by Robert Downey Jr. for Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Chris Hemsworth HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Chris Hemsworth was honored in a ceremony in Hollywood on Thursday and was joined by Robert Downey Jr., who said Hemsworth had “contagious Aussie charm” and that he had a hard time describing his co-star because of the “pretty packaging” he comes in.
“Beyond the cape and the hammer is a contagious Aussie charm. You are a remarkable human being. You are a legend. Chris is a bit daunting to describe. He’s very elusive because of the pretty packaging. However, upon further inspection…down under…he has a true wit and depth of soul and it has been my sincere pleasure to know you. You keep us Hollywood folk on our toes because you’re just a real deal,” Downey Jr. said, according to Variety.
Downey asked their costars to “distill” the Thor actor into “three simple describing words,” CNN reported.
“Hawkeye” star Jeremy Renner called him “absurdly, annoyingly amazing.”
Downey said Mark Ruffalo described him as a “friend from work,” a line from the film “Thor: Ragnarok.”
“Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson, according to the “Iron Man” actor, said “sensitive leading lady,” while “Captain America” star Chris Evans called Hemsworth the “second-best Chris.”
Hemsworth was also accompanied by his wife, Elsa Pataky, and their three children: India Rose, 12, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, 10, People reported. His mom and dad — Leonie and Craig Hemsworth — were there too.
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Leonie Hemsworth, Sasha Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, Tristan Hemsworth and Craig Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Tristan is named after Brad Pitt’s character from “Legends of the Fall,” which Hemsworth said he watched on a loop while growing up. Sasha is named after a stuntman friend, People reported.
Hemsworth thought years ago that he was getting a star. Instead, he and the rest of “The Avengers” cast put their hand prints in cement outside of the TCL Chinese Theater, Variety reported.
“I thought that was the Walk of Fame! So when we did it, I thought, ‘Oh cool, I’m getting a star,’” Hemsworth told Variety. “And someone told me, ‘No, that’s not what this is.’ I went along with it like I completely knew what was happening. It was kind of afterwards, I was like, ‘So, where’s the star?’”
He finally has the 2,781st star on the Walk of Fame.
Hemsworth has put down Thor’s hammer and is currently starring in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which opened Friday.
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years Check out these memorable photos of actor Chris Hemsworth through the years. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2005: Chris Hemsworth poses with his Logie for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 47th annual TV Week Logie Awards at the Crown Entertainment Complex May 1, 2005, in Melbourne, Australia. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2006: Actors Chris Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas arrive at the 48th annual TV Week Logie Awards at the Crown Entertainment Complex on May 7, 2006, in Melbourne, Australia. (Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2007: Actor Chris Hemsworth arrives at the L'Oreal Paris 2007 AFI Awards Dinner at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on December 6, 2007, in Melbourne, Australia. (Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2008: Actor Chris Hemsworth arrives at the G'DAY USA Australia.com Black Tie Gala held at the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom on January 19, 2008, in Hollywood, California. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2009: Actor Chris Hemsworth arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of "Star Trek" at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 30, 2009, in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2010: Actor Chris Hemsworth arrives at Spike TV's "2010 Video Game Awards" held at the LA Convention Center on December 11, 2010, in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2011: Actor Chris Hemsworth attends the "Thor" photocall at the Hassler Hotel on April 15, 2011, in Rome. (Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2012: Chris Hemsworth and Actress Elsa Pataky attend the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 at the Royal Opera House on February 12, 2012, in London. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2013: Actors Liam Hemsworth (left) and Chris Hemsworth arrive at the premiere of Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" at the El Capitan Theatre on November 4, 2013, in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2014: Luke Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hemsworth attend the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014, in West Hollywood, California. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2015: Chris Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth attend the premiere of "Vacation" at Regency Village Theatre on July 27, 2015, in Westwood, California. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2016: Model Elsa Pataky and Actor Chris Hemsworth attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "The Huntsman: Winter's War" at the Regency Village Theatre on April 11, 2016, in Westwood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2017: Chris Hemsworth poses during a photo call for Thor: Ragnarok on October 15, 2017, in Sydney. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for Disney)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2018: Chris Hemsworth attends the world premiere of "12 Strong" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 16, 2018, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2019: Chris Hemsworth attends the "Men in Black: International" photocall at The Corinthia Hotel on June 2, 2019, in London. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2021: In this screengrab, Chris Hemsworth speaks at the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards on March 7, 2021. (Getty Images/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Association)
Photos: Chris Hemsworth through the years 2022: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale attend the "Thor: Love and Thunder" World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, on June 23, 2022. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth speaks during an interview at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth and family attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Signage is displayed during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Tristan Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Steven Nissen, President & CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Chris Hemsworth and Ellen K speak during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth speak during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Robert Downey Jr. speaks during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth speaks during his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) George Miller, Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy and Doug Mitchell attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Leonie Hemsworth, Sasha Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, Tristan Hemsworth and Craig Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth speaks during his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Sasha Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and Tristan Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios and Chris Hemsworth attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Chris Hemsworth on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)