As an actor he plays action heroes with superhuman strength.
But as a father Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 31, definitely has a gentler touch.
Melting hearts the world over the Australian heartthrob showed off his parenting skills while home for Christmas with his wife Elsa Pataky, 38, and their three children India Rose, two, and nine-month-old twin boys Sasha and Tristan.
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Thor-ing hearts! Chris Hemsworth shows off his gentle side as he cradles his son while Down Under for the Christmas break with wife Elsa Pataky and their kids
A babe in arms! The 31-year-old actor showed off his nurturing side as he cradled one of his twin boys while holidaying in Byron Bay a few weeks ago
The couple, who were rumoured to have bought a AU$7.2 million home in Byron Bay in October, spent the holiday season in the famed New South Wales beach resort and hippy enclave.
Out running errands in the lead up to the big Christmas celebration the down-to-earth Hollywood A-listers mingled with the locals as the family, including Chris’s mother Leonie, stopped by a food truck.
Avengers star Chris, who is known for his humble personality, looked like any other dad dressed down in a white T-shirt, denims and a trucker cap.
Cradling one of his boys in his arms the father-of-three looked completely absorbed as he stared lovingly at his little babe.
The little nipper, who arrived into the world in March, looked adorable dressed in an apple green T-shirt, multicoloured bloomers and beige sun hat.
Engrossed in caring for the tiny tot Chris lovingly wiped a bit of dribble from his chin.
Meanwhile Spanish actress and model Elsa, 38, showed off her post baby body in a burnt orange playsuit and black cowboy style hat with her cropped blonde locks in a neat pony.
The Madrid born beauty kept the sun from her arms in the full sleeved cotton number, but displayed plenty of leg in the high cut one piece.
Donning a pair of thongs and a gold anklet the mother of three looked hippy chic as she pushed her double pram towards the family’s SUV.
The couple were joined by a gaggle of helpers, including Leonie wore donned a pair of colourful print pants as she helped Elsa take care of the Hemsworth brood.
In October Chris revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the children are growing up to be bilingual with India already speaking both Spanish and English.
Mum’s here! Chris’s mother Leonie was on hand to help the normally U.S based pair, she looked lovely in pink patterened trousers and a white singlet
The U.S based family also plan to spend more time in his home country.
‘We’re spending more and more time back in Australia and I definitely want the kids to grow up here and spend time here.’
He then joked: ‘But I can’t confirm I’ve bought a house here so I’ll side step that.
‘We were in California a lot I missed it here and my wife missed it too so that was our goal to get back here.’
The People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2014 actor is set to star in upcoming In The Heart Of The Sea, which is loosely based on Moby Dick.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
