Chris and Liam Hemsworth’s Thoughtful MANicures: #polishedman

Suzy Byrne
·Editor, Yahoo Entertainment

Celebrity hunks like Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, and David Beckham have long been painting their nails, but the practice has gotten even sexier now that the Hemsworth brothers — Chris and Liam — have joined in. That’s because they’re doing it for a good cause.

The easy-on-the-eyes Aussies have brought the Polished Man Challenge to the States. It’s a campaign to end violence against children and to encourage donations to support victims. One in five kids falls victim to physical or sexual violence by the age of 18. The gist is that a polished man doesn’t turn his back on those in need; he raises his voice — and nail. Chris was the first of the brothers to post about it and show off his red digit, which may have come from Elsa Pataky’s vanity.

I just signed up to the @YGAP @polishedman campaign! One in five children fall victim to physical and/or sexual violence, before they turn 18. That’s one too many. For the month of October, I’ll be painting one nail to represent this statistic and raise awareness and funds to end violence against children. Sign up today at www.polishedman.com and donate !#polishedman # Thanks to @laurapanton for all her incredible work !!

A photo posted by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Sep 26, 2016 at 1:18am PDT

The Thor star, 33, then stripped down to a tank and challenged his younger brother and a few other celebrity friends to follow suit.

I’m a @YGAP #polishedman Being a @PolishedMan isn’t just about remembering to buy flowers, how many rounds you shout, or how much you lift. It’s about saying no to violence against children. That’s why this October I’m painting my nail and asking you to donate to help the 1 in 5 kids globally who are subjected to physical or sexual violence before they turn 18. And I nominate @liamhemsworth @zacefron @robertdowneyjr @renner4real @markruffalo @twhiddleston nail it to end it. Become a polished man here www.polishedman.com @auschildhood , thanks to @laurapanton

A photo posted by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Oct 9, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

Liam, 26, readily said yes, showing off a bright green finger, a color that is just so Miley Cyrus. He’s rocked polish before (on his toes!), courtesy of his niece, Chris’s daughter.

Thanks @chrishemsworth happy to also be a @polishedman and paint a nail this month to say NO to violence against children. 1 in 5 kids globally are subjected to physical or sexual violence before they turn 18. I nominate @hemsworthluke @kellyslater and @jimmyfallon find out more and how to help/donate at http://polishedman.com @auschildhood #polishedman

A photo posted by Liam Hemsworth (@liamhemsworth) on Oct 11, 2016 at 2:28pm PDT

Zac Efron, 28, clearly feeling inspiRED, also accepted Chris’s challenge, which is spearheaded by not-for-profit YGAP. Fun fact: The Baywatch actor has worn polish before.

Thanks for the nom, @chrishemsworth. Happy to paint one nail and be a @PolishedMan this month to say no to violence against children. 1 in 5 children are subject to physical and/or sexual violence before the age of 18 and that’s one too many. Find out how you can help/donate at http://polishedman.com. I nominate the following studs @james_marsden, @thehughjackman, @andybovine, @ders808, @blakeanderson and @deandrejordan6 to become a #polishedman. #nailittoENDit

A photo posted by Zac Efron (@zacefron) on Oct 11, 2016 at 1:06pm PDT

And Pretty Little Liars actor Tyler Blackburn, 30, also went green.

I’m helping raise funds and awareness to support the 1 in 5 children effected by violence before the age of 18. Click on my link to donate to the cause! #PolishedMan

A photo posted by Tyler Blackburn (@tylerjblackburn) on Oct 2, 2016 at 5:48pm PDT

Hugh Jackman, Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon, Jeremy Renner, and Tom Hiddleston are among the other names of the guys they challenged, so look for this campaign to slowly unfold on social media.

The campaign, which launched in 2014, was born after YGAP’s Elliot Costello’s trip to Cambodia for a project with Hagar International. There, he met a girl named Thea who had been abused. Before he left, she painted one of his nails, and he promised that he’d always keep one painted to remember her. Past supporters include Alec Baldwin and Mario Batali, but the campaign is expected to blow up with the Aussie actors — and their A-list friends — getting behind the cause.

So far, $386,096 — and counting — has been raised. People are showing their true colors.