07/15/2025
When Ed Sheeran first met Chris Hemsworth in Byron Bay, Australia, he never expected the easygoing Hollywood superstar to become one of his most unexpected — and entertaining — friends. Chris casually invited Ed and his family over while Ed was staying in the area, and from that moment, the two struck up a genuine bond rooted in shared humor, family values, and a mutual love for music and spontaneity. Ed later described Chris as “a maniac in the best way possible” — full of energy, always up for something wild, yet incredibly grounded and kind. Their friendship came into full public view in August 2024, when Chris shocked a sold-out crowd of 70,000 during Ed’s Bucharest concert by jumping onstage and playing the drums during “Thinking Out Loud.” Chris had secretly been learning the drums for his show Limitless, and Ed couldn’t resist the opportunity to turn that into a playful, unforgettable moment. He introduced Chris with a grin, saying, “He learned the drums two months ago,” before handing him a “participation award” mid-concert, much to the crowd’s delight. It was a moment that summed up their friendship — spontaneous, hilarious, and rooted in real connection. For Ed, whose life is often surrounded by noise and pressure, his bond with Chris is about having fun and being present. Whether they’re jamming in a backyard, exchanging jokes, or surprising audiences together, their friendship proves that some of the best relationships happen when you least expect them — not in boardrooms or red carpets, but in real, human moments that turn into lasting memories.
