Robert Downey Jr ‘roasts’ Chris Hemsworth with descriptions from Avengers cast
Chris Hemsworth was honoured during a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony which saw his Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr mark the occasion with a “roast” of the Thor actor.
Australian actor Hemsworth received a star in the category of motion pictures alongside Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga director George Miller and co-star Anya Taylor Joy, as well as his parents, wife Elsa Pataky and their three children.
During the Hollywood ceremony, Iron Man star Downey Jr said he had spoken to their Marvel friends Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye, Hulk star Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow, and Captain America’s Chris Evans.
“I reached out to his fellow Avengers to distil three simple describing words ‘what is Chris Hemsworth’,” Downey Jr said.
“First off, Renner says ‘absurdly, annoyingly, amazing’. Ruffalo came in strong with ‘friend from work’.
“Scarlett got to the heart of it with ‘sensitive leading lady’. Captain America calls him ‘second best Chris’.
“…There is no-one who deserves this more. He is ‘Hollywood star recipient’.”
Downey Jr, who won an Oscar this year for his role in Oppenheimer, also lauded the actor for his talents.
“Beyond the cape and the hammer is a contagious Aussie charm,” the 59-year-old said.
“You are a remarkable human being, it’s no fun following you, you’re 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 blue wit and he has a depth of soul and it has been my sincere pleasure to know you over these many years, but you keep us Hollywood folks on our toes because you’re just a real dude.”
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