Liam Hemsworth's Sister in Law Elsa Pataky Says He 'Deserves Much Better' After Split From Miley Cyrus

Liam Hemsworth looks back at the cameras before hitting the surf on Thursday afternoon (November 21) in Malibu, Calif.

The 29-year-old actor and his older brother, Luke, spent a few hours in the water before heading back to the car to change from their wetsuits.

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Speaking to press lately, Liam‘s sister-in-law, Elsa Pataky, opened up about his split with Miley Cyrus, stating that Liam deserved better.

“My brother-in-law, well … After a relationship that you’ve dedicated ten years to, he’s a little bit down, but he’s coping well,” she shared with Hola! magazine. “He’s a strong boy and he deserves the best, I think he deserves much better.”