'They've been taking a little break': Claims Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's marriage is on the rocks as couple seek 'space' from one another

By Jody Phan For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:04 EST, 23 October 2016 | Updated: 02:22 EST, 24 October 2016

They're the gorgeous couple with a picture-perfect family.

But according to Woman's Day, 33-year-old Chris Hemsworth's marriage to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky is on the verge of breakdown, with the pair spending time apart.

'They've decided they need space, and they've been taking a little break from each other,' claimed the magazine's source.

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Say it isn't so! Woman's Day magazine has claimed Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky are 'taking a little break from each other' amidst marriage troubles

Say it isn't so! Woman's Day magazine has claimed Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky are 'taking a little break from each other' amidst marriage troubles

Elsa, 40, jetted off to her native Spain last month along with the couple's children - India, four, and two-year-old twins Tristan and Sasha - to spend time with friends while Chris was in Brisbane and the Gold Coast filming his new Thor movie.

But the trip raised eyebrows with the pair's friends, with the source adding: 'He's [Chris] away again in November, so you might think Elsa would want to be there to spend every moment with him, not go away without him.'

The report adds that Elsa's absence during Chris' recent outing at the AFL grand final game with his brother Liam and their parents Craig and Leonie fueled speculation of trouble in paradise.

Time out: Elsa, 40, was recently spotted enjoying a break in her native Spain without her husband, fuelling the magazine's reports of trouble in paradise

Time out: Elsa, 40, was recently spotted enjoying a break in her native Spain without her husband, fuelling the magazine's reports of trouble in paradise

Boys' day out: Chris meanwhile, was spotted partying with his brother Liam and friends at the recent AFL grand final, where his wife was absent

Boys' day out: Chris meanwhile, was spotted partying with his brother Liam and friends at the recent AFL grand final, where his wife was absent

Meanwhile, the Fast & Furious actress has been leaning on her brother Cristian Prieto for support.

The petite blonde recently shared a sibling snap via Instagram, captioning it: 'I smile because you are my BROTHER, I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!'

Furthermore, Woman's Day's source adds Chris' rushed decision to settle down and marry when he was 27 could be part of the reason for the couple's 'issues'.

The Thor star wasted no time putting the rumours to rest, sharing a snap of the happy couple along with a tongue-in-cheek statement. 

Spring break! The Fast & Furious actress appeared to have a wonderful time visiting friends back in her home town 

Spring break! The Fast & Furious actress appeared to have a wonderful time visiting friends back in her home town 

Family support: According to the magazine, Elsa has been leaning on her brother Cristian Prieto during the tough time

Family support: According to the magazine, Elsa has been leaning on her brother Cristian Prieto during the tough time

'Looking for a new wife according to @womansdayaus and other misleading outlets! Honey you still love me right?! @elsapatakyconfidential #thanksfortheheadsup (sic),' Chris shared alongside a photo of him and Elsa enjoying a cruise on Monday. 

Also, a glance at the couple's social media accounts show there's nothing but love between the genetically-blessed couple.

Elsa and Chris recently spent a kids-free break away at Hamilton Island's exclusive Qualia resort, where they flaunted their romance in postcard-worthy Instagram photos.

The actress melted hearts when she shared a snap of her handsome husband falling asleep during a flight with two of their children in his arms.

What split? Meanwhile, all other evidence suggests Chris and Elsa's marriage is rock solid, with the couple still gushing about each other on Instagram

What split? Meanwhile, all other evidence suggests Chris and Elsa's marriage is rock solid, with the couple still gushing about each other on Instagram

'Nothing better than sleeping in papa's arms!' Elsa wrote alongside the sweet family photo.

Chris and Elsa met in early 2010 and married shortly after in December that year.

They welcomed their daughter India in 2012 and their twin sons later in 2014.

The family now live in Byron Bay on the New South Wales North Coast after relocating from Los Angeles. 

Family man: Elsa recently melted hearts after sharing a photo of her handsome husband falling asleep on the plane with their children in his arms

Family man: Elsa recently melted hearts after sharing a photo of her handsome husband falling asleep on the plane with their children in his arms

Read more: The full report on Chris and Elsa is in this week's Woman's Day

Read more: The full report on Chris and Elsa is in this week's Woman's Day

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