Taika Waititi's 'Working Class Hero' T-shirt Sparks Conversations at Chris Hemsworth’s Ibiza Bash

TAKIA WAITITI'S TONE-DEAF T-SHIRT SLAYS HIS FASHION GAME AT CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S STAR-STUDDED BIRTHDAY BASH

In a shocking display of fashion faux pas, Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning director and new husband to pop sensation Rita Ora, made headlines at Chris Hemsworth's luxurious 42nd birthday bash in Ibiza. The New Zealand native, who has come a long way from his poverty-stricken childhood, donned a 'Working Class Hero' T-shirt amidst the A-list crowd.

As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Taika's net worth stands at an impressive $13 million, while his wife Rita Ora boasts an estimated $30 million. The power couple mingled with other celebrities like Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth's brother Liam, as they basked in the sun on a luxury boat.

But what's truly fascinating is how Taika's friendship with Chris began even before their collaborative work on Thor: Ragnarok in 2017. According to Insider, the two concealed their pre-existing relationship from Marvel executives to ensure that Taika got the job solely based on his talent and not due to their personal connection.

"We'd decided not to tell these guys that we knew each other because I didn't want to get a job because of my friend," Taika revealed in an interview. "And he would feel awkward, right? So we just kept it under wraps." This strategy paid off, as the two went on to create the critically acclaimed Thor: Love and Thunder sequel.

Taika's rags-to-riches story is nothing short of inspiring. As a child, he experienced poverty alongside his single mother, who worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. In an emotional interview with Stuff in 2019, Taika reminisced about their humble beginnings: "Our big dream was to have a microwave."

Fast forward to the present day, and it's clear that Taika has transcended his childhood struggles. He's now a celebrated director with an Oscar under his belt for Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit.

But what sparked the romance between Taika and Rita Ora? As revealed by Hunger Magazine earlier this year, the songstress credited their strong friendship as the foundation of their romantic relationship: "Taika and I are basically just best friends, and we wanted to just live in that element forever."

Their low-key Los Angeles ceremony in August 2022 marked a beautiful beginning for the couple. Rita told Grazia that they "winged it with zero planning," which is quite fitting given their effortless chemistry.

Rita's past love life has been quite eventful, with her describing her 'messy twenties' as colorful and filled with personal growth: "I was groggy all the time. I wanted to feel awake and have my brain switched on."

Her current relationship with Taika seems to be a breath of fresh air for the pop star. In an interview last year, she emphasized the importance of being true to oneself: "What makes me go 'urgh' is when people pour so much responsibility into somebody else to make themselves feel how they want to feel. That's a disaster, a car crash."

As we marvel at Taika and Rita's whirlwind romance, it's undeniable that their friendship-turned-romance has been the key to their happiness. With Taika's humility and creative genius, combined with Rita's infectious energy and talent, this power couple is one to watch in the entertainment industry.

Sources:

• Celebrity Net Worth
• Insider
• TheScholarlyNote.com

PHOTO CAPTION: Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth at the 2022 Thor: Love and Thunder premiere.