Hemsworth and Pataky’s first child, India Rose, was born on May 11, 2012. The couple had a pretty special reason behind the name of their daughter, with the actor revealing to USA Today in 2012, “We love the country and love the name.”
From day one, Hemsworth has been an enthusiastic girl dad and cited his own mother for her influence on his views regarding fatherhood. “Coming from a family of three boys, my mother was very much a feminist. When we would call each other ‘girls,’ she would say, ‘What is wrong with a girl?’ Girls can be strong and you have to respect that,” he told the outlet.
While not too much is known about India’s interests and personality, Hemsworth and Pataky have shared some snippets of life with their daughter on Instagram, which give a little bit of insight into what she likes. Much like her parents, as it turns out, India seems to enjoy the outdoors and plenty of fun, physical activities. In July 2021, Hemsworth posted a video of India skateboarding in a hilly park, and in April, Pataky shared a bunch of photos of India and herself taking part in a riding competition. “She is going to be much better than me in a blink! So much fun to share all this moments with you Indi!” Pataky wrote in the caption.
Outside of the typical fun activities she does with her folks, India also helps to make the world more environmentally friendly. “When my daughter picks up a bit of plastic on the beach, she’s like, ‘Yeah, that kills animals. Doesn’t it, Dad?'” Hemsworth told GQ Australia in 2018. “This generation is where we’re gonna see real change and that’s exciting.”
