Alright celeb fans get ready for some serious family goals. Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky just took their twin boys Sasha and Tristan on an unforgettable trip to Japan for their 11th birthday. Forget Chuck E. Cheese these kids got a full-on Japanese adventure and it looked absolutely epic.
Snow Slopes Street Food and Selfies: Inside the Hemsworth Family's Japan Birthday Bash
Chris and Elsa really went all out for Sasha and Tristan's big day. They hit the snow slopes for some skiing and snowboarding fun. Pictures show the family looking super athletic and coordinated carving through the powder. It wasn't all action though. They explored Japanese street food markets went hat shopping and of course snapped a bunch of adorable family selfies. Seriously this vacation looked like a blast from start to finish. Chris even shared a bunch of photos and videos online so we could all live vicariously through their amazing trip.
Finger Flap! One Hemsworth Twin's Photo Sparks Funny Fan Debate
Now not all the photos were totally picture-perfect in a traditional sense. One black and white shot of one of the twins giving the camera the middle finger caused a bit of a stir online. Some people were not too happy about it. Comments popped up like "Picture #3 makes me sad to see. Someone who is this young should not be showing this sign." and "Love all the pics..except when ur kid was giving the finger".
But plenty of fans saw the humor in it. The top liked comment on Chris's post was actually "Love the finger being put in here". Many fans jumped to defend the lighthearted nature of the photo and the idea of kids just being kids. Someone even joked "Let’s normalize letting kids do the middle finger". It just goes to show you can't please everyone online even when you are just sharing fun family moments.
Blonde Ambition! Hemsworth Twins Debut Cool New Hairdos
Beyond the birthday fun and photo controversy there was another big reveal from the Japan trip: the twins' hair transformations. Sasha and Tristan decided to switch up their signature long blonde hair for shorter styles. One twin went for a bleached blonde buzzcut. The other opted for a slightly longer ombre blonde look. Elsa shared photos of the boys new 'dos at an animal cafe in Japan. It is a pretty bold change and the twins definitely looked like they were rocking their fresh cuts.
From Hollywood Hustle to Byron Bay Bliss: Why the Hemsworths Chose a Quieter Life in Australia
After their amazing Japan trip the Hemsworth family headed back to their home base in Byron Bay Australia. They actually traded life in America for this coastal town way back in 2014. Elsa recently explained that Los Angeles felt suffocating with work always being the main focus. She said "When you're in Los Angeles work suffocates you. There all the conversations even the billboards you see on the street have to do with the world of cinema and its industry. It can make you lose perspective."
They chose Australia over Elsa's home country of Spain because of the unique Australian landscape. Chris echoed this sentiment saying Hollywood felt too restrictive. He likes the simpler life in Byron Bay where they can walk to the beach and be part of a community that is not all about the movie business. Moving to their sprawling Byron Bay estate has been "the best thing" for their kids. Their mansion is pretty amazing too. It is estimated to be worth around AUS$20 million and has everything from a spa and infinity pool to ocean views and a massive garden. It sounds like the perfect place for the Hemsworth family to balance their busy careers with a relaxed family life away from the Hollywood spotlight.
Hemsworth Family Fun Facts:
- Twins Sasha and Tristan Hemsworth celebrated their 11th birthday in Japan.
- The Japan trip included skiing snowboarding street food and sightseeing.
- One twin's photo flipping the bird caused a minor online debate among fans.
- The twins debuted new short bleached blonde hairstyles.
- Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky moved their family from Hollywood to Byron Bay Australia in 2014 seeking a quieter life.
- Their Byron Bay mansion is worth an estimated AUS$20 million and boasts incredible amenities.