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Sorry, but what? Chris Hemsworth recently admitted competing onDancing With The Stars Australiaas an initial gig to kickstart his Hollywood career. According to his lie detector test onVanity Fair,the MCU actor revealed taking to the dance floor with great enthusiasm during the show’s fifth season.

Chris Hemsworth in and as Thor

Thereafter, Chris Hemsworth’s acting career undoubtedly boomed as he ventured into Hollywood for iconic roles. But looking back at his stint, the actor claimed to feel like a “fool”. Hemsworth stated that he isn’t really proud of competing onDancing With The Stars Australia,despite the show helping him launch his $130M career.

Chris Hemsworth Revealed Competing onDancing With The Stars Australia

Chris Hemsworth is currently working on a completely different cinematic lineage withFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga, followed byTransformers One. Amid his busy schedule, the Australian superstar took some time out to speak withVanity Fairand promote hisnew apocalyptic spin-off toMad Max: Fury Roadreleasing May 23.

“This is not a death sentence”: Chris Hemsworth Wants His Fans to Know His Medical Condition Won’t Kill Him

Discussing his upcoming works and his filmography in detail, for the outlet’s lie detector segment,Chris Hemsworthrecalled his initial gigs, before finding his ticket to Hollywood. Stunning fans with his revelation about how he competed inDancing With The Stars Australia,Hemsworth claimed dancing his way into the show’s fifth season.

“You were on Dancing With The Stars Australia?” the interviewer asked.

“This is not a death sentence”: Chris Hemsworth Wants His Fans to Know His Medical Condition Won’t Kill Him

“Yes,” Hemsworth responded.

While Chris Hemsworth simply responded with the truth about competing on the show, it was fromNewshubthat we learned about his gig in detail. According to the outlet, back in 2006, Hemsworth took to the dance floor during the show’s fifth season, and despite dancing a sultry number with his dance partner Abbey Ross, Hemsworth was the sixth to be eliminated from the show.

Chris Hemsworth Isn’t Proud of How He Started His $130M Career

Although according toNewshub, Chris Hemsworth doesn’t regret appearing on the show, competing with the contestants, or losing his chance, the actor toldVanity Fairthat he isn’t entirely proud of his gig. After admitting to having appeared inDancing With The Stars Australia, when the MCU actor was asked if it’s “something that you’re proud of”, he took a deep pause before revealing,

“Not really. I just kind of felt like a fool. But I needed the money and it got me… it gave me enough money to come to LA… it’s nothing against the show, it’s just that I’m not a very good dancer.”

Chris Hemsworth in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Robert Downey Jr.’s 4-Word Response to Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Performance Will Make Him Forget His ‘Love and Thunder’ Regret

Revealing how he appeared on the reality show to make some money to pursue his dream career of becoming an actor, Chris Hemsworth admitted thatDancing With The Stars Australiawas his ticket to Hollywood. Getting enough money to travel to LA and live off his days before finding his big break, Hemsworth noted his dancing career was more like a money-making gig.

Eventually, although Chris Hemsworth isn’t really proud of his dancing gig, it’s ultimately the reason why he turned into a global icon. Going from reality shows to Hollywood, the MCU actor now stands with an estimated $130M net worth as perCelebrity Net Worth. Hemsworth is now one of the richest celebrities, with myriads of career opportunities waiting for him.

Robert Downey Jr.’s 4-Word Response to Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Performance Will Make Him Forget His ‘Love and Thunder’ Regret

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Chris Hemsworth on Dancing with the Stars in 2006 | Image: Channel 7