Chris Hemsworth no longer values Hollywood awards or box office totals

Chris Hemsworth no longer values "absurd" Hollywood awards or box office totals.

The Thor star, 42, has admitted he used to believe landing a prestigious prize giving nomination or a high-grossing movie franchise would help him "feel good" about himself, but in recent years his concept of success has totally changed and he no longer puts stock in such "exterior things".

He told the Guardian newspaper: "I used to think maybe if I was nominated for something I’d feel good about myself. Or maybe if I had the biggest film of all time, or launched another franchise, then I’d feel fulfilled. It’s absurd.

"My self-worth doesn’t rest upon all of those exterior things any more – though I still have to remind myself."

Chris went on to admit he's become more aware about the "fragility" of life since his father Craig was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease - and he now places a much a higher value on time he spends with his Elsa Pataky and their kids, daughter India and twins Sasha and Tristan.

He added: "My appetite for racing forward has really been reined in. I’ve become more aware of the fragility of things. You start thinking: ‘My dad won’t be here for ever.'

"And my kids are now 11 and 13. Those nights where they’d fight over sleeping in our bed – suddenly they’re not happening any more."