Chris Hemsworth found out he has two copies of the gene APOE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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The gene came from both his parents.
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Chris called this revelation his “biggest fear" and announced that he would be taking some time off acting.
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Elsa Pataky, his wife, dressed up as an 87-year-old version of herself to ease his fears.
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She used prosthetics, a wig, and makeup to achieve the effect.
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Chris thought he was meeting an elderly fan.
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The episode aired on Chris’ docuseries Limitless with National Geographic.
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The video of the couple’s date has started going viral on social media platforms.
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Elsa's gesture was done to help Chris ease his fears about aging.
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The episode originally aired last year.
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