While Chris Hemsworth thought he was sharing a proud moment with his daughter, fans have mixed feelings.
The Thor star took to Instagram and Facebook to share a video of his 14-year-old daughter, India, bull riding, where she walked away as the champion of a recent competition.
“Just wanna say my daughter is a savage,” he wrote in the caption, which was posted on October 1. “Only girl in the comp and took home the win 💪 proud moment ❤️”
Some fans applauded her success and were not surprised because she is the “daughter of Thor”.
In another video, he spoke with India after her ride, where she explained that she had to hold on for a minimum of eight seconds.
“Raising a real superhero there ❤️,” a follower wrote.
“Dr Doom better watch out,” another commented, in reference to the fictional villain, whom Thor has fought several times in the Marvel comics.
“I expect nothing less from.. The God of Thunder’s Child,” another fan added, with many others admiring her fearlessness and confidence.
Bec Judd described the video as “epic”, while Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, commented, “Bro insane ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥“.
However, others raised their concerns about promoting bull riding.
“Using animals for entertainment has never been cool and will never be cool. Do better,” someone penned in disappointment.
“How is this even a sport anymore. Animal cruelty should not be praised and promoted like this,” another added.
“I can’t believe you support that sport😢😢😢,” a follower said, with another commenting that it was “so disappointing”, and another adding it was “surprising” that he would endorse this “cruel sport”.
Other fans also raised their concerns for her safety.
“Well done, but Dad buy her a horse … it’s safer lol,” someone wrote on the Facebook post.
