Liam Hemsworth

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Liam Hemsworth
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Liam Hemsworth Biography

Liam Hemsworth is a popular Australian actor who truly made it big in Hollywood. While his brother Chris Hemsworth is significantly more famous than Liam, he's never leveraged that celebrity for his own gain. He achieved worldwide fame through his role in the blockbuster "The Hunger Games" franchise. In 2022, he replaced Henry Cavill in the series "The Witcher."
Liam Hemsworth
Liam Hemsworth

Childhood and Family

Liam, the youngest of three Hemsworth brothers, was born in Melbourne on January 13, 1990. His mom Leonie was a high school English teacher, while his dad Craig worked in social services. Brother Luke was ten years older than Liam, and middle son Chris had a six-and-a-half-year head start.
The Hemsworth brothers: Luke, Chris, and Liam (left to right)
The Hemsworth brothers: Luke, Chris, and Liam (left to right)
The Hemsworth brothers spent their childhood in the provincial town of Bulman. The actor has said his earliest vivid memories were of buffalo and crocodiles they'd watch in the Northern Territory. While their parents worked on the ranch, the boys created their own entertainment.
Liam Hemsworth with his parents and brother Chris
Liam Hemsworth with his parents and brother Chris
Without a TV in the house, the brothers would head into the mountains, craft their own weapons, and play war games. The older brothers always gave Liam a head start so he could hide from the "bandits" or "Indians," then they'd chase the little guy through the forest. That's when Liam developed what he calls his "love for adventure and fantastic stories."
Childhood photo of Liam Hemsworth: the future actor at 4 years old
Childhood photo of Liam Hemsworth: the future actor at 4 years old
Over time, the brothers' games got increasingly dangerous. Liam remembered once nearly killing Chris by throwing a sharp knife in his direction. Relatives called the younger Hemsworths "devil children" and threatened to make them undergo exorcism. To prevent more dangerous situations, Craig and Leonie started separating the troublemakers during school breaks, sending them to different relatives.
Liam Hemsworth with his brothers as a child (Liam in the red jacket)
Liam Hemsworth with his brothers as a child (Liam in the red jacket)
The Hemsworth family moved around periodically – from Melbourne to Bulman, from Bulman back to Melbourne – and when Liam was 8, his parents settled on Phillip Island, where they bought a small house. Here the youngest Hemsworth discovered two passions: acting and surfing.
Liam Hemsworth with his mom
Liam Hemsworth with his mom
After school, Liam would hit the waves with his dad and brothers: "We were constantly surfing, and honestly, that's the best childhood you could ask for. We'd catch waves before school and after school..." At school, the boy joined the drama club and performed in every play, and at 12 he even went to his first audition – though that one didn't pan out.
Liam Hemsworth is an excellent surfer
Liam Hemsworth is an excellent surfer
Luke was the first to leave the family nest, returning to Melbourne and soon landing a role in the popular Australian soap opera "Neighbours," where the aspiring actor played footballer Nathan Tyson. Chris wasn't far behind, appearing on the same show as burglar Jamie Kane. "Neighbours" didn't skip the youngest Hemsworth either – Liam popped up on screen as surfer Josh Taylor.
After the TV series "Neighbours," Liam Hemsworth became famous in Australia
After the TV series "Neighbours," Liam Hemsworth became famous in Australia
This was the first time the brothers' career paths crossed, but it definitely wasn't the last. They competed constantly – both on set and off: "We're competitive in everything, from backyard cricket and soccer to who controls the TV remote. From the outside, our relationship looks like it's balanced on the edge between love and hate." But when either brother got called in for an audition, the whole family rallied: "We always help each other with casting, work on the script together," Liam shared.
Liam (center) is the youngest of the Hemsworth brothers
Liam (center) is the youngest of the Hemsworth brothers

Early Roles

Liam Hemsworth kicked off his professional acting career at 16. By then he already had an agent – one he "borrowed" from Chris. The youngest Hemsworth appeared in soap operas "Home and Away" and "McLeod's Daughters," followed by a stint on "Neighbours" where his character Josh Taylor stuck around for 25 episodes.
Liam Hemsworth in the TV series "McLeod's Daughters"
Liam Hemsworth in the TV series "McLeod's Daughters"
In 2008, Liam landed a role in the kids' series "The Elephant Princess," then scored a small part in "Satisfaction," a show about escort agency workers.
Liam Hemsworth in "The Elephant Princess"
Liam Hemsworth in "The Elephant Princess"
At the end of 2009, Chris and Liam Hemsworth set out to conquer Hollywood. With no money and no connections, the Australians crashed at their agent William Ward's place. For Liam, the endless audition circuit began. His first big-screen gig came in "Knowing" alongside Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne.
"Knowing" is Liam Hemsworth's first feature film
"Knowing" is Liam Hemsworth's first feature film
In 2010, Sylvester Stallone himself picked the young actor as his partner in "The Expendables." This movie was supposed to be 19-year-old Hemsworth's American calling card, but in a cruel twist of fate, all his scenes ended up on the cutting room floor.
Liam Hemsworth and Sylvester Stallone
Liam Hemsworth and Sylvester Stallone
In 2011, after appearing in the horror film "Triangle," Hemsworth starred in the romantic drama "The Last Song." He played Will Blakelee, the love interest of Veronica Miller, Miley Cyrus's character. This was Liam's breakout moment – earning him nominations for Teen Choice Awards and Young Hollywood Awards.
"The Last Song": Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus played a couple in love
"The Last Song": Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus played a couple in love
That same year, Kenneth Branagh wanted Liam for the lead in "Thor," Marvel's new project, but the producers went with the more rugged and experienced Chris Hemsworth instead.

Career Peak

But Liam didn't envy his brother – instead, he kept hitting the audition circuit. Eventually, his look caught the eye of "The Hunger Games" franchise producers, and Hemsworth landed the role of Gale Hawthorne, childhood friend of Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence.
Gale Hawthorne from "The Hunger Games" – Liam Hemsworth
Gale Hawthorne from "The Hunger Games" – Liam Hemsworth
"The Hunger Games" earned Liam Hemsworth an MTV Award for Breakthrough Performance. After that, his career shifted into a new gear. First off, he finally got to partner with Stallone in "The Expendables" sequel, playing sniper Billy Timmons.

That same year, he scored the lead in romantic drama "Love and Honor" opposite young Australian actress Teresa Palmer. Then came action thriller "Empire State," where Liam Hemsworth was once again top-billed.

In 2013, Liam acted alongside Hollywood heavyweights – Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford – in psychological thriller "Paranoia." He transformed into a typical office drone destined to become a pawn in a game between two media moguls.
Liam Hemsworth with Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford
Liam Hemsworth with Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford
That same year, he returned for "The Hunger Games" sequel, though the role was, in his words, just a small piece of the story puzzle. But the franchise's third installment, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1," breathed new life into his character: Gale's relationships with Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence's characters evolved, revealing new dimensions to his personality.
In the third part of "The Hunger Games," Liam Hemsworth's character came into his own
In the third part of "The Hunger Games," Liam Hemsworth's character came into his own
In 2014, "Cut Bank" hit theaters: audiences witnessed another intense relationship between Hemsworth and Palmer's characters, this time with a thriller twist. The film flew under the radar, though, unlike 2015's indie "The Dressmaker," where Liam's co-star was none other than Kate Winslet.
The film "The Dressmaker": Liam Hemsworth and Kate Winslet
The film "The Dressmaker": Liam Hemsworth and Kate Winslet
November 2015 brought the premiere of the final "Hunger Games" chapter. "It was hard to believe it was over. We were all sad, but we supported each other. Another fascinating chapter of our lives had come to an end," Liam Hemsworth shared after wrapping production.
Liam Hemsworth at the premiere of the final "Hunger Games" film
Liam Hemsworth at the premiere of the final "Hunger Games" film
June 2016 saw the premiere of blockbuster "Independence Day: Resurgence," where Liam Hemsworth took the lead alongside rising Hollywood star Maika Monroe.

In 2018, Liam appeared in just one project – the short film "Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home," which also featured his brother Chris, Luke Bracey, Russell Crowe, and Isla Fisher. Then in 2019 came comedy "Isn't It Romantic," where Liam's co-stars were Priyanka Chopra and Rebel Wilson.

In 2020, Liam appeared in the first season of "Most Dangerous Game," starring alongside Christoph Waltz. It follows former athlete and bankrupt developer Dodge Tynes, who learns he has an inoperable brain tumor and agrees to participate in a deadly game.

The series turned out to be a pretty mixed experiment. It originally launched on Quibi, and when that platform shut down in spring 2021, the show moved to The Roku Channel. Later, Amazon Prime Video stitched all the episodes together into a two-hour feature. While viewers gave the series a lukewarm reception, they rated the feature-length version much higher.
Liam Hemsworth in a brown jacket holding a gun
Liam Hemsworth in "Most Dangerous Game"
Source: IMDb
In fall 2022, word broke that Liam Hemsworth would replace Henry Cavill in season four of "The Witcher." Like Cavill, Liam's a huge fan of this universe and was thrilled to land the role of Geralt of Rivia. "Henry has been incredible, and it's an honor for me that he's handing me the reins for the next chapter," he said when asked about his first impression of being cast.
"The Witcher" Liam Hemsworth as Geralt
"The Witcher" Liam Hemsworth as Geralt
This was followed by a string of collaborations with Russell Crowe. In November 2022, the thriller "Poker Face" hit theaters. The film pulled in just $2.6 million at the box office and got brutally low reviews from critics – only 9% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics didn't hide their disappointment: baffling casting (Liam played Crowe's character's childhood friend, despite a 25+ year age gap between the actors), a muddled plot about high-stakes poker that suddenly turns into a home invasion story.
Artificially aged Liam Hemsworth sits at a poker table
Still from "Poker Face"
Source: IMDb
In February 2024, the action thriller "Land of Bad" premiered, with Liam once again working alongside Russell Crowe. This time he played Sergeant JJ Kinney, the sole surviving member of a Delta team. The film got a much warmer reception. After bombing at the box office (just $7 million worldwide), the movie found new life on Netflix, where audiences finally gave it its due. In this one, by the way, Liam starred with his older brother Luke Hemsworth.

While making action films, Liam didn't forget about more emotional genres. In October 2024, the romantic drama "Lonely Planet" dropped on Netflix, where he starred opposite Laura Dern. They shot it back in 2022 in Morocco, but the release got delayed. Dern played writer Katherine, who arrives at a secluded writers' retreat, while Liam played young financier Owen, who's out of place among the intellectual elite.

Liam Hemsworth's Personal Life

Liam's first girlfriend was Australian Laura Griffin, but their relationship couldn't handle the distance. They broke up shortly after Liam moved to Hollywood.
Liam Hemsworth's ex-girlfriend – Laura Griffin
Liam Hemsworth's ex-girlfriend – Laura Griffin

Miley Cyrus

In June 2009, the actor started a serious relationship with his "The Last Song" co-star Miley Cyrus. "When filming began, I couldn't understand why journalists with cameras were constantly swarming Miley's trailer, and when she'd leave her dressing room, everyone would literally go crazy. That's when I thought she must be one special girl," Liam recalled about first meeting Miley.
A shot from the movie "The Last Song"
A shot from the movie "The Last Song"
The couple dated for several years, and in late May 2012, the press announced their engagement. But in 2013, after the singer's scandalous performance at the MTV Video Music Awards (Miley performed a striptease and simulated a sex act with musician Robin Thicke), the couple split.
After this performance, Liam Hemsworth broke up with Miley Cyrus
Right after breaking up with the provocative Miley, the actor was spotted with Eiza González, but their relationship lasted only a couple of weeks.
Liam Hemsworth and Eiza González kissing
Liam Hemsworth and Eiza González kissing
In September 2015, paparazzi caught Liam with Miley Cyrus again. The actors admitted they were giving their relationship a second chance. The singer was the one who initiated the reconciliation.
In late 2015, Miley and Liam were back together
In late 2015, Miley and Liam were back together
In February 2016, the American magazine Life&Style ran with the headline "Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Secretly Married in Australia," but the actor later denied this. Still, their relationship had reached a new level—the pair even got matching tattoos featuring quotes from Theodore Roosevelt's speech.

Liam had the beginning of the phrase "If he fails, at least fails while daring greatly" tattooed on his arm, while Miley inked the continuation on her forearm: "So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
Matching tattoos of Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
Matching tattoos of Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
In April 2016, Miley Cyrus told the press she was actively planning their wedding, which the couple hoped to hold that summer.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth wanted to get married in the summer of 2016
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth wanted to get married in the summer of 2016
But the ceremony didn't happen for more than two years—Liam and Miley finally tied the knot on December 27, 2018, nearly 10 years after they first met.
Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus got married in December 2018
Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus got married in December 2018
The marriage lasted six months. In the summer of 2019, Liam announced he was filing for divorce. The former lovers told different stories about what went wrong: Liam accused Miley of cheating, while she insisted they split because of his drinking problem. Later, Hemsworth admitted the divorce hit him hard:
I was running six miles a day, which I'd never done in my life before. For six months I was working on getting my mental health back, and physical exercise helped me get rid of the bad thoughts.
In early 2023, Liam got another reminder that ten years together don't just disappear. On his birthday—of all days—Miley Cyrus dropped "Flowers," a song about their relationship. The music video went viral, after which Hemsworth sued his ex-wife for defamation, claiming the song caused irreparable damage to his career.

Gabriella Brooks

In December 2019, Liam was first spotted with Australian model Gabriella Brooks. The couple deliberately kept their relationship out of the public eye, but fun details occasionally surfaced. In November 2020, Chris Hemsworth posted a photo from brother Luke's 40th birthday, and Gabriella was there at the family celebration.

In June 2021, the couple made their first public appearance at the Gold Dinner charity event in Sydney alongside Chris and his wife Elsa Pataky. Gabriella told Stellar magazine at the time that her personal relationships are "very, very important and sacred," and in an industry where so much is on display, she wanted to keep something just for herself.
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks taking a selfie in the car
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks
Source: @gabriella_brooks
Their first red carpet appearance as a couple came in November 2022 at the Australian premiere of "Poker Face."

On September 12, 2025, Liam and Gabriella posted a black-and-white photo: the model embracing the actor around his neck, showing off a diamond ring. The caption was simple – just a white heart emoji. A month and a half later on the TODAY show, Liam said he was "incredibly excited" about the upcoming wedding. He shared that he'd been waiting for "the right moment" to propose.
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks embracing, with photo of engagement ring on the right
In 2025, Liam proposed to Gabriella
Source: @gabriella_brooks
On the family front, there was tough news: the actor's father was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, which naturally hit the entire Hemsworth family hard. But Liam, as always, stayed strong, preferring not to discuss his personal struggles publicly.

Liam Hemsworth Now

On October 30, 2025, the fourth season of "The Witcher" premiered, introducing the world to a new Geralt.

The show's creators came up with an original explanation for the actor swap: at the start of the first episode, narrator Stribog retells century-old legends about Geralt, and in these retellings, Geralt looks like Liam. The decision proved divisive – some appreciated the creativity, while others saw it as an attempt to rewrite history.
Liam Hemsworth in Witcher makeup: long white hair, leather jacket
Liam Hemsworth in season four of "The Witcher"
Source: IMDb
Meanwhile, filming wrapped on the fifth season of "The Witcher," which is set to be the final one.

Liam Hemsworth: latest news and articles

  • I don`t know Lim, but I respect his brother Chris, he`s a good dude.
    2021-05-04 13:29:27
  • The film «The Last Song» with Hemsworth is very good, soulful, conveys all this romantic atmosphere.
    2021-04-15 20:44:20
  • His element is definitely surfing since he was born in Australia. All on-the-water roles would be great for Liam.
    2021-04-13 20:54:59
  • Well, in the hunger games he was not bad, and nowhere else did he even see this Hemsworth.
    2021-03-24 13:35:30
  • Handsome Hemsworth! I often read news about him, cool in general
    2021-01-17 14:22:50
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