Jason Statham, 57, recreates Commonwealth Games dive on sun-soaked family holiday - 35 years on from representing England
The Hollywood star, 57, showed off his ripped body on the trip as he leaped from the top deck of the boat last week.
He was snapped as his dived from the 30ft vessel and headed straight for the clear water below him.
It was like no time had passed for Jason, who previously represented England at the Commonwealth games in 1990 in New Zealand.
Statham's best finish in Auckland was eighth place in the 1-metre springboard with a score of 487.26 points.
He also took part in the 3-metre springboard and 10-metre platform, where he finished 11th in both events.
It was like no time had passed for Jason, who previously represented England at the Common Wealth games in 1990 in New Zealand
Fortunately for the hunk, his performances on the big screens have been much better than those on the high boards.
Jason, who is engaged to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, has been enjoying downtime with his fiancée and their kids - son Jack, eight, and daughter Isabella, three.
Rosie, 38, showed off her incredible figure as she shared an array of sun-soaked snaps from the trip, giving a rare insight into her family life.
In one jaw-dropping shot, she showed off her incredible figure in a chic white bikini bra and matching trousers.
Rosie also put her washboard abs on display as she relaxed in the crystal clear ocean while she enjoyed some downtime.
She was also every inch the doting mother as she cuddled up to Isabella while she also enjoyed some fun activities in the son with Jack.
Rosie also posted an adorable photograph of actor Jason, 57, sharing a hug with their two children.
He sweetly cuddled them both on a sofa in the lavish vessel before he took Isabella on a jet ski and enjoyed a swim in the ocean himself.
The action star proved himself to be every inch the daredevil as he also jumped head first off the top of the boat, perfecting a dive into the ocean.
The family has been vacationing in the sun-soaked location in the southern coast of Italy for her brother Toby's wedding to his partner Noa.
They were staying at five-star hotel Villa Treville, which boasts stunning views of the Amalfi Coast.
Rooms start at £3,416 per night, which makes it a luxury place suitable for the stars.
The high-profile couple seemed to enjoy some special family time together during the summer holidays.
Rosie and Jason have been together since 2009 and got engaged in January 2016.
He sweetly cuddled them both on a sofa in the lavish vessel before he took Isabella on a jet ski and enjoyed a swim in the ocean himself
The model revealed they had taken their relationship to the next level when she flashed her impressive diamond ring at the Golden Globes that year.
The model, who grew up in Devon, recently revealed why she returned to the UK in 2020 and explained that it was always 'the plan' to raise her children in the UK.
She told The Times: 'We love the schools, the education. They're growing up British with their little British accents, which was important for us, and we have a great support system here.
'Jay's parents live up the road and see the kids most days, my family come to visit every six or eight weeks.'
Rosie said her kids are having a childhood not dissimilar to her own, even spending large amounts of time in Devon where she grew up.
The mum, who only shares the occasional snap of her children online, added: 'In the summer we go down to Devon and our children have the same experiences running around on the farm that I had growing up, and it's very special.'
While the pair have been together since 2010, and despite getting engaged in 2016 and welcoming two children, they don't feel the need to tie the knot just yet.
According to a source close to the couple, they are on the 'same page' when it comes to their relationship.
'Jason might be 20 years older than Rosie but they are on the same page with each other in so many aspects of their lives,' the source told DailyMail.com.
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