Chris Hemsworth Calls Himself Out For Cultural Appropriation in a Heartfelt Instagram Snap

Chris Hemsworth is coming clean. In a moving Instagram photo posted on Thursday, the Thor actor showed his support for Dakota Access Pipeline protestors and the Native American community while he and director Taika Waititi held a sign that read, "We stand with Standing Rock." In his caption, Chris also apologized for wearing a costume at a January 2015 party that many deemed culturally insensitive. "Last New Year's Eve I was at a Lone Ranger-themed party where some of us, myself included, wore the traditional dress of First Nations people," he wrote. "I was stupidly unaware of the offence this may have caused and the sensitivity around this issue. I sincerely and unreservedly apologise to all First Nations people for this thoughtless action."

Chris went on: "I now appreciate that there is a great need for a deeper understanding of the complex and extensive issues facing indigenous communities. I hope that in highlighting my own ignorance I can help in some small way." Chris and his wife, Elsa Pataky, came under fire for their costumes after the actress shared photos from the party on Instagram.