The Dark World, where Chris Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky, stood in for a kissing scene
In the film franchise, Natalie Portman portrays the mortal scientist Jane Foster, the love interest of the handsome Chris Hemsworth, who plays the titular character, Thor.
During reshoots for the movie's ending, Natalie couldn't be present as she was occupied with her own film. As a clever solution, Elsa Pataky, who was with Chris and their one-year-old daughter India Rose at the time, stepped in and took on the kissing scene. She wore a wig and costume to replicate Natalie's appearance, making the scene seamless and passionate.
Natalie Portman praised the decision, acknowledging it as a perfect solution for the reshoots. The scene was expertly shot using clever camera angles, featuring Elsa from behind, which made the replacement unnoticeable to the audience.
On The Graham Norton Show, Natalie humorously shared that her 5'3" height was one of the challenges in their onscreen chemistry, given Chris Hemsworth's towering 6'4" stature. To maintain visual balance, they often used ramps for her to stand on during scenes.
In real life, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's love story blossomed in early 2010. Elsa had recently ended her three-year relationship with Oscar winner Adrien Brody when she started dating Chris. They tied the knot in December 2010 and welcomed their first child, India Rose, who is now 18 months old. Recently, it was revealed that the couple is expecting their second child.
Meanwhile, Natalie Portman married her Black Swan co-star, Benjamin Millepied, and they have a two-year-old son named Aleph.
The Dark World achieved great success, debuting at the top of the box office with an opening weekend gross of $86 million and a total worldwide earnings of $187 million so far. The film's gripping storyline and chemistry between the lead actors contributed to its popularity among fans and critics alike.
