Chris Hemsworth rings in his 42nd birthday with star-studded Ibiza bash attended by the likes of Rita Ora and Matt Damon – but wife Elsa Pataky remains at home in chilly Byron Bay

Chris Hemsworth rang in his 42nd birthday in spectacular style over the weekend – partying with an entourage of A-list friends in Ibiza.

The Thor star appeared to be having the time of his life as he celebrated with a lunch at celebrity hotspot Casa Jondal and a cruise on a luxury boat with a star-studded guest list, including brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, Matt Damon, pop sensation Rita Ora and her husband, director Taika Waititi, and Patrick and Pia Whitesell. 

But there was one very important person who was missing from the celebrations – his wife Elsa Pataky. 

She stayed on the other side of the world in Australia, and was last seen shopping for groceries at a local Coles supermarket in Byron Bay on Friday after returning home from her native Spain.

The mother-of-three, 49, looked somewhat downcast while running her errands as she ferried a box of goods from the shops to her car and took what appeared to be a tense phone call. 

She was makeup-free for the short trip and dressed down in a jumper and baggy jeans.  

Chris Hemsworth rang in his 42nd birthday in style on Monday – partying with a glittering entourage of A-list friends in the sunny paradise of Ibiza, seemingly without his wife Elsa Pataky, who was seen shopping at a local Coles on Friday 

The Thor star celebrated with a lunch at Casa Jondal and a cruise on a luxury boat with a star-studded guest list, including brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, Matt Damon, Rita Ora [pictured right] and her husband, Taika Waititi, and Patrick and Pia Whitesell 

The group enjoyed lunch at celebrity hotspot Casa Jondal before boarding the boat

Meanwhile, 15,853km away, the atmosphere was electric as Chris and his famous friends enjoyed the birthday bash on Sunday amid the sparkling Ibiza waters.

Dressed casually in a T-shirt and matching shirt, black shorts, and aviator sunglasses, Chris looked in good spirits as he soaked up the party vibes. 

The group shared carefree moments, toasting to another year of life.

At one point, Chris was seen showcasing his fitness by practising some martial arts moves with friends while aboard the luxury yacht.  

From playful banter with his brother Liam to catching up with Matt Damon and exchanging laughs with a bikini-clad Rita Ora, it was clear the birthday boy was at the centre of attention.

Although Elsa, 49, did not accompany her husband at the celebration, she did share a sweet birthday tribute to him on social media on Monday – his actual birthday.

Alongside a throwback photo of her embracing Chris, Elsa wrote some heartfelt words: ‘Happy Birthday to my Rocky Balboa. You’re the best of the best.’

It comes after Chris and Elsa spent most of the European summer apart. 

Mother-of-three Elsa looked somewhat downcast while running her errands on Friday as she ferried a box of produce from the shops to her car and took what appeared to be a tense phone call 

Although Elsa, 49, did not accompany her husband at the celebration, she did share a sweet birthday tribute to him on social media on Monday, his actual birthday 

Dressed casually in a T-shirt and matching shirt, black shorts, and aviator sunglasses, Chris looked in good spirits as he soaked up the party atmosphere 

At one point, Chris was seen showcasing his incredible fitness by practising some martial arts moves with friends while aboard the luxury yacht

The atmosphere was electric as Chris and his famous friends enjoyed the ultimate birthday bash amid the sparkling waters and warm Ibiza breeze

Chris was joined by the likes of director Taika and his wife Rita on a dinghy as they headed towards the boat

The birthday boy looked thrilled to be surrounded by his pals

Dressed casually in a white tee, black shorts, and aviator sunglasses, Chris looked relaxed and joyful, clearly soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine

Taika wore a ‘Working Class Hero’ shirt as he and his wife Rita celebrated Chris’ 42nd birthday in Ibiza

Rita looked fabulous in a purple bikini with matching head scarf

Taika rubbed elbows with Hollywood icon Matt Damon

Liam kicked back with a beer 

Meanwhile, Matt nearly went overboard when he tried to hold on to his beer while stepping into a dinghy

The Hollywood star was seen nearly falling into water

Elsa was in her native Spain for weeks, filming her new TV series, Matices.

Meanwhile, Chris was travelling, even attending the final day of Wimbledon without his wife .

Chris also enjoyed a beachside escape in Hossegor, France, with his longtime personal trainer and best mate Luke Zocchi, while Elsa enjoyed her own holiday in her native Spain.

They later reunited in July for the Thor star’s new National Geographic series, Limitless: Live Better Now, with twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, 11, in London. 

The couple tied the knot during the Christmas holidays in 2010.

The Hemsworths have made Byron Bay their home in recent years, after relocating from Los Angeles to Australia nine years ago.