Does Elsa Pataky deserve any credit for Fast & Furious 6s crazy box office?

It’s very common to see an actor or actress out and about with their children in a very family-friendly, paparazzi-friendly situation on the same weekend that their film has come out. Some actors have made it a fine art – think of Ben Affleck’s Oscar campaign, think of how Brangelina manages to get pap’d with their kids when one of them has a movie opening. (sidenote: I’m looking forward to seeing the Jolie-Pitts soon considering Brad’s WWZ is coming soon.) Well, we can add Elsa Pataky to the list. Only this outing – on Sunday, in Malibu – was more of a pap-friendly victory lap rather than promotion.

Maybe Elsa has got us so programmed after months of pap-ing herself, her baby and her husband (Chris Hemsworth) that it’s now noteworthy when she goes out with baby India Rose and no Chris. I’m actually sort of surprised that Chris didn’t manage to get pap’d with his wife this time around – after all, her movie (ha) did do really well at the weekend box office. Fast & Furious 6 made $120 million from Thursday through Monday, making it the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history. And Elsa was a part of that! Do you think she gets credit for it? Perhaps. Although I don’t really think ANY of the actors should get credit. Are people really going to see these movies for Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, The Rock, Michelle Rodriguez or Elsa? No. They’re going for cars, stunts and mindless action. Still, cute baby.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.

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