Brenton Thwaites has come a long way since his days on Home & Away. Once the quintessential Aussie heartthrob, the 34-year-old actor has now cemented his place as a bona fide Hollywood star—and a devoted family man.
His recent appearance at the TikTok Awards turned heads, and with How to Make Gravy hitting cinemas soon, we’re rounding up everything you need to know about Brenton’s life on-screen and at home with his ever-growing brood.
What is Brenton Thwaites best known for?
Brenton Thwaites first made waves on Australian television in Home & Away, but his career skyrocketed when he crossed over to Hollywood.
He’s best known for starring in major films like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Giver, and Gods of Egypt. Fans of superhero series will also recognise him as Dick Grayson/Robin/Nightwing from the HBO Max hit Titans, which ran for four successful seasons.
Brenton’s latest project, How to Make Gravy, has generated plenty of buzz ahead of its release. Based on Paul Kelly’s iconic 1996 song, the film explores the bittersweet emotions of love, family, and redemption—themes that resonate deeply with the actor as a father of (soon-to-be) five.
How did Brenton meet his longtime love, Chloe Pacey?
Brenton and Chloe Pacey’s love story began in 2015 while Brenton was filming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. During filming, the Aussie actor moved into a sharehouse and Chloe was one of his roommates – and the rest was history.
“After travelling the world and meeting so many girls, you go back to your hometown and there’s the one, waiting for you in your backyard,” he explained to Interview magazine in 2016.
Their connection was instant, and the couple has been inseparable ever since. Despite their Hollywood ties, the duo maintains a refreshingly down-to-earth vibe, preferring to keep their relationship private.
In a candid moment, Chloe revealed on her podcast The Road to Wisdom that Brenton proposed on July 26, 2023, and they conceived their fifth child that very night.
How many kids do Brenton Thwaites and Chloe Pacey have?
Brenton and Chloe are parents to four children—Birdie (8), Peppa (6), Rosie (4), and Banjo (2)—with a fifth on the way. In true Brenton fashion, the actor shared the happy news on Instagram earlier this year, posting a playful photo of himself and Chloe, her baby bump on full display. “The eye of the storm. Me: have the baby already… Her: PO. open your eyes for once in a photo,” he quipped.
Chloe also revealed that all their children have arrived two years apart “almost to the month.” Their fifth child appears to be keeping up the tradition, adding another layer of joy to their bustling household.
What’s next for Brenton Thwaites?
As if balancing a successful acting career and fatherhood weren’t enough, Thwaites continues to explore meaningful projects. With How to Make Gravy hitting cinemas next week, fans are eager to see the actor take on a role that showcases his emotional depth and versatility. He’s also a keen musician, keeping fans up to date with his new releases and tour dates. Meanwhile, he’s hinted that family life might not slow down anytime soon, joking that baby number six could be on the cards.
One thing is certain: whether he’s lighting up the screen or wrangling his kids, Brenton Thwaites’ journey from a soap star in Summer Bay to a beloved dad-of-six is nothing short of remarkable.
