Oscars 2024: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga stars Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy appear firm friends as they catch up backstage at the 96th Academy Awards

Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy appeared close friends as they hung backstage following their hosting duties at the 96th Academy Awards.

The duo, who star in Furiosa: a Mad Max Saga together, presented the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film on Sunday during the star-studded event in Hollywood. 

After a flawless performance, the pair headed back stage to share some beverages and have a friendly chat.

They were all smiles as they fell into easy conversation behind the scenes, with Anya comfortably leaning on Chris's shoulder.

The Thor star, 40, who is currently married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, looked every inch the charmer in a black suit with an unbuttoned white shirt.

Chris Hemsworth, 40, (left) and Anya Taylor-Joy, 27, (right) appeared close friends as they hung up backstage following their hosting duties at the 96th Academy Awards

The duo, who star in Furiosa: a Mad Max Saga together, presented the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film on Sunday during the star-studded event in Hollywood

Meanwhile, Anya, 27, who is married to musician Malcolm McRae, looked radiant in a sparkling bejewelled gown. 

The Peaky Blinders star had an ethereal glow in the frilled strapless number, which featured plenty of dazzling beaded embellishment.

She teamed her jaw-dropping ensemble with an incredible slew of diamond rings as well as a bracelet.

After a flawless performance, the pair headed back stage to share some beverages and have a friendly chat

Anya also rocked a pendant diamond necklace drawing attention to her slender neck, matched with shining rings.

Her long platinum locks cascaded down her back, as her sizzling gown also featured a racy open-back.

It comes after Anya and Chris were spotted in Sao Paulo, Brazil together in December as they attended the Comic Con Experience 2023. 

They were all smiles as they fell into easy conversation behind the scenes 

At one point Anya comfortably leant on Chris's shoulder 

The British beauty was promoting her upcoming film, Furiosa, with her co-star.

The film in the Mad Max Saga is a prequel of the character introduced by Charlize Theron in the Oscar winning Mad Max: Fury Road.

The trailer, released in December, takes place shortly after the apocalyptic events that devastated the planet, and shows the renegade warrior's back story of survival.

'IT'S HAPPENING. All the blood, sweat and tears. Remember her. Only in theatres 2024,' the star wrote in a social media post sharing the long awaited preview.