Hemsworth Family Steps Out for Premiere Amid Personal Health Struggles
Hollywood stars Chris and Liam Hemsworth enjoyed a rare family outing with their parents Leonie and Craig at the star-studded premiere of Crime 101 in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. The event marked a poignant moment for the Australian family, coming just days after Chris Hemsworth opened up about his father's battle with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Family Style and Emotional Context
The Thor actor, 42, and his younger brother Liam, 36, presented a stylish contrast on the red carpet while posing affectionately with their parents. Chris looked dapper in a sophisticated dark brown suit, layered with a long brown coat and crisp white button-up shirt underneath. Meanwhile, Liam opted for a more casual ensemble featuring a white jacket over a t-shirt, brown pants, and white sneakers.
Their mother Leonie appeared chic in a black dress with matching jacket, while father Craig sported a grey blazer over a white t-shirt paired with black jeans. The family gathering carried significant emotional weight following Chris's recent revelations about his father's health challenges.
Health Revelations and Documentary Project
Chris Hemsworth recently disclosed that his 70-year-old father has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's, and that genetic testing revealed he himself carries two copies of the APOE4 gene. This genetic profile makes him eight to ten times more likely to develop the same neurodegenerative disorder later in life.
The actor described his documentary A Road Trip To Remember as a "deeply personal" project and a "love letter to my father." The film follows Chris and Craig as they revisit childhood homes across Australia following the diagnosis. This documentary served as a follow-up to his 2022 docuseries Limitless, where he first learned about his genetic predisposition.
"I wondered if I was letting people too far in," Chris admitted in a recent interview with The Guardian. "Are they no longer going to believe in the action star or the Marvel character? And do I want people to know my fears and insecurities to this level?"
Crime 101 Film Details
The premiere event celebrated Crime 101, a crime-thriller directed and co-written by Bart Layton, marking his return to the genre following his 2018 hit American Animals. Based on Don Winslow's novella of the same name, the film follows a series of sophisticated jewelry heists along the Pacific Coast initially attributed to Colombian cartels.
Chris Hemsworth stars alongside an impressive ensemble cast including Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nick Nolte. The plot centers on a sharp-eyed detective who becomes convinced the crimes point to a different suspect than initially believed.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on February 13, with Tuesday's premiere serving as its glamorous Hollywood debut.
Family Impact and Perspective Shift
Chris Hemsworth has spoken candidly about how his father's diagnosis has profoundly affected his perspective on life and career. The father of three children—daughter India, 13, and twin boys Sasha and Tristan, 11, with wife Elsa Pataky—has reassessed his priorities.
"My appetite for racing forward has really been reined in," he revealed. "I've become more aware of the fragility of things. You start thinking, 'My dad won't be here forever.' And my kids are now 11 and 13. Those nights where they'd fight over sleeping in our bed—suddenly they're not happening anymore."
The actor described learning about his father's condition as a "real shock to the system" for the entire family. "I remember vividly that conversation of him sort of telling me not to be concerned about it," Chris recalled. "Then all of a sudden it was right in front of us and it was confronting."
He noted that the diagnosis has become more noticeable over the past two years, with symptoms including memory issues, slight mood changes, and forgetfulness. Both of Chris's parents carry two copies of the APOE4 gene, meaning all three Hemsworth brothers—Chris, Liam, and their older brother Luke—have inherited this genetic combination.
The family's appearance at the Crime 101 premiere represents both a celebration of Chris's latest professional achievement and a public display of family solidarity during challenging personal circumstances.
