Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence playing Kim Hyde in the Australian TV series Home and Away (2004–07) before beginning a film career in Hollywood by taking on parts in the science fiction film Star Trek (2009) and the thriller A Perfect Getaway (2009).
Hemsworth went on to star in the fantasy film Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), the war film Red Dawn (2012), the action thriller Blackhat (2015), the biographical thriller In the Heart of the Sea (2015), the comedy Ghostbusters (2016), and the Men in Black film series spin-off Men in Black: International (2019). His most critically acclaimed roles include the comedy horror The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and the biographical sports film Rush (2013), in which he portrayed James Hunt.
Chris Hemsworth under fire for ‘free trial’ offer on fitness app
peoplemagazine.co.zaBosses at Chris Hemsworth’s Centr fitness app have defended a free trial offer prompted by the Covid-19 crisis after users complained they were charged when trying to withdraw from a subscription.
The Thor actor announced in March that people could have free access to his health, fitness, and wellbeing programme for a six-week trial, with the terms and conditions stating that users would be charged for a subscription after the period expired.
But in reviews posted on Google Play, Apple’s App Store and social media, users have complained that they were charged $99 (£81) for a discounted yearly plan at the end of their trial, despite deleting the app and trying to cancel their subscription.
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