Elsa Patakyis sharing her thoughts about her brother-in-lawLiam Hemsworth‘s split fromMiley Cyrus.
“My brother in law, well, after a relationship where he dedicated 10 years, he’s discouraged … but he’s taking it well,” the actress and Women’s Secret ambassador said, according toHola!
“He’s a strong guy and he deserves the best. I think he deserves much more,” she added.
Pataky said Liam has been leaning on his family — specifically herhusbandand his older brotherChris Hemsworth— as he gets back on his feet after the split.
“Family is always there to protect you. He and his brother are so close and he’s really been there for him to give him the strength he needs,” she reassured to reporters.
“The truth is he is a doll, I adore him and he’s so handsome. I gotta say it,” she added of her husband. “The best thing is his sense of humor. He makes the whole family laugh.”
A rep for Cyrus did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Elsa Pataky at the event in Madrid.Pablo Cuadra/WireImage
Pataky also discussed her marriage to Chris, 36, telling reporters they have their tough times too.
“Like all couples, we have our ups and downs and our moments that we don’t agree on things,” she told reporters. “We just built a house together, which is almost enough to cause a divorce, but we made it through very well.”
Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth.Axelle/FilmMagic
Cyrus and Liam met in 2009 on the set ofNicholas Sparks’ romantic dramaThe Last Songand had arocky, on-off relationshipfor years before he proposed in 2012.
The “Wrecking Ball” singer and Australian actor ended their engagement and broke up a year later, beforereconcilingin 2015. Three years later, in December 2018, the pairwed during an intimate ceremonyin Franklin, Tennessee.
During their years-long romance, Cyrus appeared to be close with Liam’s family,spending holidays togetherand even going out partying with Pataky. (The actress has been a part of the Hemsworth clan for nearly 10 years. She and Christied the knotin 2010 and share three children together.)
However, this past August, a rep for Cyrusconfirmed to PEOPLE that the couple had split, saying the decision is “what’s best” for both of them at the time.
Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus.Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney
“Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” the statement read. “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.”
Liam alsoaddressed the breakupwith an Instagram post shortly after PEOPLE exclusively revealed the two had ended their marriage. He would go on toofficially file for divorcefrom the singer just days later.
“Hi all, Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward,” Liam captioned a shot of a beach sunset.
Elsa Pataky/ Instagram
The actor remained out of the spotlight until recently when he was romantically linked to actressMaddison Brown, 22, after the pair werespotted kissingwhile out in New York City.
“It’s very new,” a source close to the actorpreviously told PEOPLE. “Liam is taking it slow, but he’s definitely interested in her.”
Meanwhile, Cyrus had a brieffling with Kaitlynn Carterbefore falling for singerCody Simpson.
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While it was unclear when the unfollowing first occurred — or who made the first move — Cyrus was still following Chris at the time of the news and Liam was still following Cyrus’ family, including her sisterNoahand fatherBilly Ray.
Both stars also left old posts that feature the two of them together on their pages.
source: people.com
