HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring Chris Hemsworth, one day before the U.S. release of his latest film, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
" George Miller, who directed and co-wrote the screenplay for the post- apocalyptic action adventure film, and Robert Downey Jr., a castmate of Hemsworth in four "Avengers" films, were among those joining him at the ceremony in front of the Ovation Hollywood shopping complex on Hollywood Boulevard. His "Furiosa" co-star, Anya Taylor-Joy, was also in attendance.
Hemsworth heaped praise on fans, castmates and family, giving particular kudos to his parents. He said his parents raised him "with the belief that if you do choose something you're passionate about, if you lean into something you love with your heart and soul, then the purpose and the meaning is laid out in front of you. "We don't say rising into love, we say falling into love, so fall into it.
There's a leap of faith that occurs, and there's a risk in that. But if you have people around you to catch you and support you then it's a far easier risk to take. And I'm so thankful for my parents' encouragement along the way, and the confidence they gave myself and my brothers to pursue something we were passionate about that ignited curiosity and creativity.
" The star is the 2,781st since the completion of the Walk of Fame in 1961 with the initial 1,558 stars. Hemsworth is best known for his portrayal of the hammer-wielding god Thor, firs.