Last updated on: January 22, 2024
Elsa Lafuente Medianu, professionally known as Elsa Pataky, is a Spanish model and actress. She was born on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain. Pataky’s mother is a publicist of Romanian and Hungarian ancestry, and her father is a Spanish biochemist. She attended the Universidad de San Pablo CEU, where she studied journalism and became interested in acting.
Pataky is most known for her role as Elena Neves in the Fast & Furious franchise and has appeared in films such as Snakes on a Plane, Giallo, Give ‘Em Hell, Malone, and the Spanish film Di Di Hollywood.
Pataky has been married to Australian actor Chris Hemsworth since 2010, and they have three children together. They co-founded a skincare brand named Purely Byron, which was part-owned by Hemsworth, but has since been placed in administration.
Pataky is active on Instagram, with 5.4 million followers, and often shares photos of her family and fitness-related content.
As of December 2024, Elsa Pataky is 48 years and 5 months old, her estimated net worth is $50 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 3½ inches (161 cm or 1.61 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Elsa Lafuente Medianu
Nickname
Elsa Pataky
Profession
Actress, Model, Film Producer
Career
Debut
Film
Solo en la buhardilla (1997)
TV Show
Al Salir de Clase (1997)
Best Known for
Playing Elena Neves in Fast Five (2011) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013).
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
July 18, 1976
Age
As of today, Elsa Pataky is 48 years, 5 months, and 12 days old.
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Zodiac sign
Cancer
Signature
Nationality
Spanish
Birth Place
Madrid, Spain
Residence
Madrid
School / College / University
CEU San Pablo University
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Race / Ethnicity
Spanish from her father’s side and Hungarian, and Romanian from her mother’s side.
Food Habits
Non-vegan.
Hobbies
Workout. skiing, cooking, and listening to music.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 3½”
- In Centimeters – 161 cm
- In meters – 1.61 m
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Weight
- In kilograms – 51 kg
- In Pounds – 112 lbs
Body Measurements
34 – 24 – 33 inches.
Shoe size
8 (US)
Dress size
4 (US)
Bra size
32B
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Blonde
Family
Elsa Pataky was born Elsa Lafuente Medianu in Madrid, Spain. Her mother, Cristina Pataky Medianu, is a publicist of Romanian and Hungarian ancestry, and her father, José Francisco Lafuente, is a Spanish biochemist. She has a younger half-brother named Cristian.
Elsa Pataky married actor Chris Hemsworth in 2010, and they have three children together, a daughter named India and twin sons named Tristan and Sasha.
The family has been spotted enjoying vacations together in various locations, including a luxury resort in Fiji for Christmas. Elsa Pataky often shares photos of her family on her Instagram account.
Husband
Chris Hemsworth (2010–Present)
Father
Jose Francisco Lafuente (Spanish biochemist)
Mother
Cristina Pataky Medianu (Publicist)
Siblings
Cristian Prieto Medianu (younger half-brother)
Children
India Rose Hemsworth (Daughter) (May 11, 2012)
Tristan Hemsworth (Son) (March 18, 2014)
Sasha Hemsworth (Son) (March 18, 2014)
Others
Liam Hemsworth (Brother in Law)
Miley Cyrus (Brother in Law’s ex-wife)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Chris Hemsworth
Marriage Date
December 26, 2010
Boyfriend and Dating History
Fonsi Nieto (1999–2003)
Elsa Pataky and Fonsi Nieto dated for four years at the beginning of their careers. Fonsi Nieto is a retired Spanish motorcycle road racer.
Michaël Youn (2003–2006)
Elsa Pataky and Michaël Youn had a relationship that lasted from 2004 to 2006, according to various sources. The two met on the set of the film “Iznogoud” in Ouarzazate, Morocco and had a quiet relationship, rarely seen together in public. According to a report, the relationship between Pataky and Youn suffered due to their long-distance relationship and their busy work schedules.
Adrien Brody (2006–2009)
Adrien Brody and Elsa Pataky dated for approximately two years, from 2006 to 2009, before breaking up. They even got engaged at some point. However, the relationship is now forgotten by many as Elsa Pataky started dating and eventually married Chris Hemsworth just six months after they met. Adrien Brody was initially taken by Elsa Pataky when they met through mutual friends. In 2007, the actor bought Stone Barn Castle, a 19th-century estate in the middle of New York for Elsa Pataky as a birthday gift.
Olivier Martinez (2009)
Chris Hemsworth (2009–Present)
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have been married for over a decade and their marriage is still going strong. The couple met in 2010 and married a few months later, in December of that year. They have three children and will mark their tenth wedding anniversary in December 2020. Pataky has admitted that their relationship is difficult and time-consuming, but they have made it work and will be celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary in 2023.
In addition to their personal lives, the couple co-founded Purely Byron, a skincare brand that unfortunately went bankrupt.
Favorite Things
Check ⇒ her favorite makeup products.
Net worth 2024
$50 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Elsa Pataky has a net worth of about $50 million, based on information from different reliable sources. She earns money from her acting and modeling career as well as various endorsements and brand partnerships.
Pataky has appeared in a number of films throughout her career, including the Fast & Furious franchise, Snakes on a Plane, Giallo, Give ‘Em Hell, Malone, and Di Di Hollywood. She also models for magazine covers and has done endorsements for various brands.
Aside from her individual earnings, Pataky is married to actor Chris Hemsworth, who has a net worth of $130 million, according to Forbes. Together, they live a luxurious lifestyle and have three children, whom Pataky has cited as being the most important thing to her.
Net worth in 2022 | $33 million |
Net worth in 2021 | $27 million |
Net worth in 2020 | $22 million |
Net worth in 2019 | $17 million |
Net worth in 2018 | $14 million |
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Elsa Pataky Facts
- Multilingual: Elsa Pataky is fluent in Spanish, French, English, Italian, and Romanian. She was born and raised in Madrid, Spain, where her primary language is Spanish.
- Family: Elsa Pataky’s father is a biochemist named José Francisco Lafuente, and she has a younger half-brother named Cristian Prieto Medianu who is a film director in Spain. Her stage name, “Pataky,” was inspired by her maternal grandmother, Rosa Pataky.
- Age: Elsa Pataky was born on July 18, 1976, which makes her 46 years old as of March 16, 2023. Her birth sign is Cancer.
- Worst habit: In an interview, Elsa Pataky revealed that her worst habit is eating.
- Alias: Elsa Pataky is also known by her full name, Elsa Lafuente Medianu, and other names such as “Эльза Патаки” in Russian.
Elsa Pataky Movies and TV shows
All Movies List
Release Year | Movie Name | Role |
1997 | Solo en la buhardilla | Chica revista |
2000
|
The Art of Dying | Candela |
Tatawo | Blanqui | |
Less Is More | Diana | |
2001
|
Don’t Tempt Me |
Waitress in Hell
|
Twelfth Night [Spanish] | Marta Cuspineda | |
2002 | Peor imposible ¿qué puede fallar? [Spanish] | Fátima |
2003
|
Beyond Re-Animator | Laura Olney |
El furgón [Spanish] | Nina | |
Atraco a las 3… y media [Catalan] | Katya | |
2004
|
Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt | Barbara |
Tiovivo c. 1950 | Balbina | |
2005
|
Iznogoud |
Prehti-Ouhman
|
Arquitectura efímera deconstruida | Vídeo ‘Retorciendo palabras’ | |
Ninette |
Alajandra ‘Ninette’
|
|
2006 | Snakes on a Plane | Maria |
2007 | Manual of Love 2 | Cecilia |
2008
|
Máncora | Ximena Saavedra |
Skate or Die | Dany | |
Santos | Laura Luna | |
2009
|
Giallo | Celine |
Give ‘Em Hell, Malone | Evelyn | |
2009 | Shorts | Allie Hamilton (Spanish dub) |
2010
|
Mr. Nice | Ilza Kadegis |
Di Di Hollywood | Di Di | |
2011
|
La importancia de llamarse Enesto
|
|
Fast Five | Elena Neves | |
Where the Road Meets the Sun | Michelle | |
Snowflake, the White Gorilla | Bruja del Norte | |
2013
|
All Things to All Men | Sophia Peters |
The Wine of Summer | Veronica | |
Fast & Furious 6 |
Elena Neves
|
|
2015 | Furious 7 | |
2017 | The Fate of the Furious | |
2018 | 12 Strong | Jean Nelson |
2022
|
Interceptor | JJ Collins |
Thor: Love and Thunder | Wolf Woman | |
Poker Face | Penelope | |
2022 | Carmen | |
All TV Shows List
Year | Show Name | Role |
1997 | Al salir de clase | Raquel Alonso |
1998
|
Tio Willy | |
La vida en el aire
|
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2000
|
Hospital Central | Maribel |
Queen of Swords | Vera Hidalgo | |
2002
|
Clara | |
Paraíso | Luisa | |
2003
|
7 vidas | Cristina |
Los Serrano | Raquel Albaladejo | |
2005 | Films to Keep You Awake: The Christmas Tale | Ekran |
2009 | Mujeres asesinas | Paula Moncada |
2018 | Tidelands | Adrielle Cuthbert |
Social Media Profiles
instagram.com/elsapatakyconfidential
Most watched videos of Elsa Pataky