What is Elsa Pataky’s net worth? Who is Elsa Pataky’s husband?
Introduction
Elsa Pataky is a Spanish model and actress who is best known for her roles in Fast & Furious movies, 12 Strong, Interceptor, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Biography
She was born on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain, as Elsa Lafuente Medianu.
Her parents are Romanian publicist Cristina Medianu Pataky and Spanish biochemist José Francisco Lafuente.
In past interviews, she described her mother as a “strong woman,” and “she was more like a best friend than a mum.”
Pataky has a half-brother, named Cristian Prieto Medianu.
Elsa studied journalism at the Universidad de San Pablo CEU.
Marbella, Spain, 1989 – @Getty
From 1997 to 2002, Pataky played as lead character Raquel Alonso in the Spanish teen drama Al Salir de Clase.
Fast & Furious
In 2011, she got her biggest movie role to date, as Officer Elena Neves in Fast Five. The film also stars Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner and Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto. Neves becomes Dominic’s love interest.
Elsa Pataky arrives at the 2015 G’Day USA Gala – @Getty
She would reprise this role in Fast & Furious 6. It grossed over $788 million.
In 2015, Pataky made her third appearance in the Fast and Furious franchise. In Furious 7, Elena is executed by Cipher (Charlize Theron). It is one of the most emotional deaths of the franchise.
“She lived for a cause and she died for a cause,” Pataky said in an interview about Elena Neves’ death. “That will be a story that will forever be in the franchise.”
In 2022, Elsa performed with her husband in Thor: Love and Thunder as Wolf Woman, a Lycan who used to be in a relationship with Thor (funny!).
Elsa Pataky attends the 2022 AACTA Awards – @Getty
In the same year, she portrayed Penelope in the thriller Poker Face. Liam Hemsworth, Chris’ brother, also played in the movie.
In 2024, Pataky played two roles in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. It is another film in which she worked with her husband.
Husband
In December 2010, Elsa Pataky married Chris Hemsworth just ten months after they first met.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky attend the “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Furiosa: Une Saga Mad Max) Red Carpet 2024 – @Getty
Elsa and Chris were introduced by talent agent William Ward.
“She turned up on a motorcycle … and I thought, ‘Oh cool, she’s adventurous,’” Hemsworth recalled about their very first date.
Hemsworth is best known for his role as Thor in several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.
Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth attend “ARCADE Boutique Presents The Autumn Party” at The London Hotel on September 29, 2010 – @Getty
In 2012, they welcomed their daughter, India Rose.
“My daughter India is just like me,” Pataky said about her daughter. “Very athletic and very competitive.”
On March 18, 2014, she gave birth to twin boys Sasha and Tristan in LA.
“Nothing that I do… none of it is special without you by my side,” Hemsworth told his wife in March 2024 after he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I love you.”
She previously dated Adrien Brody (he bought a castle for him and Pataky to live in) and Michaël Youn.
Height
Elsa Pataky is 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m) tall.
Elsa Pataky presents the new Gioseppo collection on February 17, 2023 in Madrid – @Getty
Elsa Pataky – Net Worth
So, how much is Elsa Pataky worth?
Pataky earned most of her wealth from performing in 58 movies and TV series, especially from her role in the three Fast & Furious movies. She also played in Poker Face, Interceptor, Where the Road Meets the Sun, All Things to All Men, The Wine of Summer, Tidelands, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
In 2024, Pataky and her husband became brand ambassadors for Experience Abu Dhabi.
“When it comes to family holidays, Abu Dhabi has it all,” she said in a press release.
Pataki is also a Biotherm ambassador. In 2022, she co-founded the skincare brand called Purely Byron. Therefore, Elsa Pataky has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
Real estate
Elsa Pataky presents the latest Gioseppo Woman collection at the Polvora restaurant on April 27, 2022 in Madrid – @Getty
In 2014, Elsa and Chris purchased an eight-bedroom resort-style home in Byron Bay for $7 million. The home sits on a massive 4.2 hectares of land. In 2015, the old home was bulldozed to build a six-bedroom house. The construction took several years, however, the property is valued at $30M to $60M.
According to reports, the landscaping bill reached close to $500K and the 50-meter rooftop infinity pool is estimated to have cost $400K.
They also bought a house near Tallow Beach to live in while their mega mansion was being built.
In 2019, Pataky and Hemsworth paid $4.25M for a 35-ha horse ranch which is situated in the vicinity of their Byron Bay mega-mansion. Pataky is an avid horse rider.
“I said I would move to Australia, but I wanted to live on a property, a farm, and have horses, and he [Hemsworth] knew that,” she told The Courier-Mail.
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