Chris Hemsworth's Response to Being Asked If He's Feminist Is the Only Acceptable One

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published 31 March 2016

It is highly probable Donald Trump doesn't concern himself with any news that doesn't directly involve him, but if he did, he would know that being an ally to women makes you way more popular than if you were to be like "Oh, I said all that stuff because I didn't know it would come back to haunt me (opens in new tab)." Just look at Chris Hemsworth.

Not that he needs any help in the likability department, but when the Radio Times straight-up asked if he considers himself a feminist (opens in new tab), he gave the answer we all want to hear.

"Oh yeah, for sure," he said. "My mum's a big feminist. I think that my views on things, as far as respect for women and so on, came from my mum. My dad has a very balanced and respectful view on a lot of things too. They were huge positive influences in my life."

Then he went on to talk about what it's like starring in The Huntsman: Winter's War alongside three badass female leads, two-thirds of whom have magical powers and want him dead.

"I think the balance has been tipped for a long time heavily in the men's direction," he said. "There are seven to eight male superheroes and one female in there. This is the opposite…But it's a funny conversation to even have, because of course it should be that way. Of course it should be equal."

Okay, Chris Hemsworth. You win.

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Chelsea Peng is a writer and editor who was formerly the assistant editor at MarieClaire.com. She's also worked for The Strategist and Refinery29, and is a graduate of Northwestern University. On her tombstone, she would like a GIF of herself that's better than the one that already exists on the Internet and a free fro-yo machine. Besides frozen dairy products, she's into pirates, carbs, Balzac, and snacking so hard she has to go lie down.