Random & Fun Facts
Liam is 6’3″ (190cm) tall.
Has a Fear of Heights – Despite playing action roles, he has admitted to being afraid of heights.
Almost Got Attacked by a Shark – While surfing in Australia, he once had a close encounter with a shark.
Was in Neighbours – Before Hollywood, he starred in the famous Australian soap opera Neighbours, just like Margot Robbie and Russell Crowe.
Wrestled with Chris – Growing up, he and his brother Chris would have full-on wrestling matches at home.
Loves Playing Video Games – He is a fan of gaming, especially first-person shooters.
Used to Work at a Bowling Alley – One of his earliest jobs was in a bowling alley before he made it big.
Early Life & Family
Born in Australia – Liam was born on January 13, 1990, in Melbourne, Australia.
Liam’s mother, Leonie Hemsworth was an English teacher. His father, Craig was a social services counselor.
Liam has two older brothers, Chris and Luke, who are both also actors.
Liam’s Aunt Joanne Van Os, is a well-known author.
Youngest of Three – He is the youngest of the Hemsworth brothers, following Chris Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth.
Childhood Mischief – He once admitted that he and Chris would have intense fights as kids, even using weapons like BB guns and throwing knives at each other (playfully but dangerously!).
Surfer at Heart – Before acting, he spent much of his youth surfing in Phillip Island, Australia.
Worked in Construction – Before making it in Hollywood, he worked with his brother Chris in construction, laying floors.
Career & Hollywood
Almost Played Thor – Liam originally auditioned for Thor but lost the role to his brother Chris.
Breakthrough Role – He gained worldwide fame playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games series.
Auditioned for Peeta – Before being cast as Gale, he actually auditioned for Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games.
First Major U.S. Film – His first major Hollywood movie was The Last Song (2010), where he starred opposite Miley Cyrus.
Replaced Henry Cavill – He was cast in The Expendables 2 after Henry Cavill dropped out.
Almost Played Han Solo – He auditioned for the role of Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story but didn’t get the part.
Took Over The Witcher Role – He was chosen to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher starting from season 4.
Starred in a Music Video – He appeared in Miley Cyrus’s When I Look at You music video in 2010.
Dislikes Watching Himself – He has admitted he finds it cringeworthy to watch his own performances.
Personal Life & Relationships
Dated Miley Cyrus On and Off – He met Miley on The Last Song set in 2009, had an on-again, off-again relationship, got married in 2018, and divorced in 2020.
In 2018, their house burned down in the Woolsey fire, a wildfire in the suburbs of Los Angeles. They and their pets survived uninjured. Shortly after the fire, Liam and Miley made a half-million dollar contribution to the Malibu foundation to help others who lost their homes in the fire.
Had a Secret Engagement – He and Miley first got engaged in 2012, years before they actually got married. He was 22 at the time, and she was was 20.
Moved to Byron Bay – After his divorce from Miley, he moved back to Australia to live a quieter life.
Dated a Model – After Miley, he dated model Gabriella Brooks for several years.
Personality & Interests
Vegan Lifestyle – He was vegan, a person who does not any milk or meat products, for several years, but later stopped due to health reasons.
Loves Dogs – He has had multiple dogs and is a big animal lover.
Has a Goofy Side – Unlike his serious roles, he’s known to be a prankster and loves making people laugh.
Passionate About Fitness – He follows a strict workout regimen and often trains with Chris.
Not a Big Fan of Social Media – While he uses it, he prefers to keep his personal life private.
