Chris Hemsworth celebrates his 42nd birthday in Ibiza with star-studded bash - while wife Elsa Pataky looks downcast as she shops alone at Coles in chilly Byron Bay
The Thor star appeared to be having the time of his life as he celebrated with a lunch at celebrity hotspot Casa Jondal and a cruise on a luxury boat with a star-studded guest list, including brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, Matt Damon, pop sensation Rita Ora and her husband, director Taika Waititi, and Patrick and Pia Whitesell.
But there was one very important person who appeared to be missing from the celebrations - his wife Elsa Pataky.
She is on the other side of the world in Australia, and was last seen shopping for groceries at a local Coles supermarket in Byron Bay on Friday after returning home from her native Spain.
The mother-of-three looked somewhat downcast while running her errands as she ferried a box of produce from the shops to her car and took what appeared to be a tense phone call.
She was makeup-free for the short trip and dressed down in a knitted jumper and baggy jeans.
The Thor star appeared to be having the time of his life as he celebrated with a lunch at celebrity hotspot Casa Jondal and a cruise on a luxury boat with a star-studded guest list, including brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, Matt Damon, pop sensation Rita Ora and her husband, director Taika Waititi, and Patrick and Pia Whitesell
Dressed casually in a T-shirt and matching shirt, black shorts, and aviator sunglasses, Chris looked in good spirits as he soaked up the party atmosphere
Meanwhile, 15,853 km away, the atmosphere was electric as Chris and his famous friends enjoyed the ultimate birthday bash on Sunday amid the sparkling waters and warm Ibiza breeze.
Dressed casually in a T-shirt and matching shirt, black shorts, and aviator sunglasses, Chris looked in good spirits as he soaked up the party vibes.
The group shared carefree moments, toasting to another year of life.
At one point, Chris was seen showcasing his fitness by practising some martial arts moves with friends while aboard the luxury yacht.
From playful banter with his brother Liam to catching up with Matt Damon and exchanging laughs with a bikini-clad Rita Ora, it was clear the birthday boy was at the centre of attention.
Although Elsa, 49, did not accompany her husband at the celebration, she did share a sweet birthday tribute to him on social media on Monday - his actual birthday.
Alongside a throwback photo of her embracing Chris, Elsa wrote some heartfelt words: 'Happy Birthday to my Rocky Balboa. You're the best of the best.'
It comes after Chris and Elsa spent most of the European summer apart.
Elsa was in her native Spain for weeks, filming her new TV series, Matices.
Meanwhile, Chris was travelling, even attending the final day of Wimbledon without his wife .
Chris also enjoyed a beachside escape in Hossegor, France, with his longtime personal trainer and best mate Luke Zocchi, while Elsa enjoyed her own holiday in her native Spain.
They later reunited in July for the Thor star's new National Geographic series, Limitless: Live Better Now, with twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, 11, in London.
The couple tied the knot during the Christmas holidays in 2010.
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