Queen Honors Chris Hemsworth and More Than 1000 Other Australians for Their Achievements and Service

Queen Elizabeth II reacts during her visit to the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, southern England on May 22, 2021. Steve Parsons / Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List has recognised 1,190 Australians for their exceptional achievements or outstanding service to their communities and the nation.

One of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors, Chris Hemsworth, was on the list of award recipients. He was given the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award for his “significant service” to the performing arts and charities.