Chris Hemsworth reflected on his life and mortality following the Alzheimer’s diagnosis of his father, Craig Hemsworth. The Thor actor recently spoke in detail in an interview about many aspects of his life and career, including his new film, Crime 101, and it appears that his father’s diagnosis has made the actor want to slow down.
Chris Hemsworth on how his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis has affected him
Chris Hemsworth has started reflecting on his mortality after his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, which deeply affected the Thor star. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the star opened up about this.
“My appetite for racing forward has really been reined in,” Hemsworth said, reflecting on his father’s diagnosis. He claimed that this development made him more aware of the fragility of things. Hemsworth added, “You start thinking, ‘My dad won’t be here forever.’”
He further shared his thoughts on the passage of time and the changes that come with it. “My kids are now 11 and 13. Those nights where they’d fight over sleeping in our bed, suddenly they’re not happening anymore.”
For Chris, this also meant rethinking what success meant to him. “I used to think maybe if I was nominated for something, I’d feel good about myself. Or maybe if I had the biggest film of all time, or launched another franchise, then I’d feel fulfilled,” the actor said, “It’s absurd. My self-worth doesn’t rest upon all of those exterior things anymore, though I still have to remind myself.”
Now, the actor focuses on other priorities instead. “I’m getting better at relaxing, making more curated decisions, working with people I admire,” he added.
In Chris Hemsworth: A Roadtrip to Remember, the Australian actor offered an intimate glimpse of his father’s struggle with the early stages of Alzheimer’s. “People like to pretend [Alzheimer’s is] not happening, because it’s so uncomfortable for them, so you suffer in silence. People talk to you about the footy and the weather and stuff, and no one actually says, ‘How are you doing? Are you scared? Are you afraid?’” he added about the film.
Chris Hemsworth will soon appear in Crime 101.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on ComingSoon.
