Man's best friend! Steven Spielberg cuddles up to his faithful dog as he enjoys a boat ride with daughter Destry and her beau in Portofino
He may have been spotted enjoying a romantic meal with his wife earlier on in the week.
But Stephen Spielberg proved he's still a family man at heart when he was seen enjoying the sights of Portofino, Italy with his faithful dog, along with his daughter Destry and, Matt King, who she is believed to be dating, on Tuesday.
The 69-year-old director cut a relaxed figure as he cuddled up to his four-legged friend, on a sedate boat ride with his 18-year-old daughter and the Vine star.
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Chilling out: Stephen Spielberg enjoyed the sights of Portofino, Italy, with his faithful dog on Tuesday
Stephen looked at ease as he, youngest daughter Destry and Matt sailed across the picturesque harbour in the Italian village.
Wrapping his arm tenderly around the youngest of the Spielberg brood, Matt looked as if he and Destry were enjoying the romantic and breath-taking scenery as they glided over the azure waters - while Steven looked to be enjoying his time with the family pooch.
The pretty blonde - who is the youngest of the director's biological children with wife Kate Capshaw, 61 - looked happy to be enjoying a break away from Los Angeles.
Making the most of the Italian climate, Destry opted for a summery ensemble - teaming a plunging pink crop-top with a pair of ragged denim shorts and sunglasses.
A relaxing ride: Stephen looked at ease as he, his youngest daughter and her rumoured boyfriend Matt King sailed across the picturesque harbour in the Italian village
Blossoming romance? Wrapping his arm tenderly around the youngest of the Spielberg brood, Matt looked as if he and Destry were enjoying the scenery as they glided over the azure waters
Her famous father and boyfriend opted for similar holiday attire, with the pair wearing short-sleeved tops, hats, shorts and shades.
Although it has not been confirmed that Matt and Destry are dating, the aspiring film-maker appeared to only have eyes for Matt during the boat ride .
Destry has just graduated from high-school and recently made her own short movie.
Matt, an advertising major from Texas who has become an Internet sensation thanks to his comedic stylings on Vine, appears to have fitted into the Spielberg family with ease - and has been documenting his trip with family on his Instagram.
The Internet comedian has over 768,000 followers on his Vine page, while he boasts over 12,900 on Twitter and over 41,000 on Instagram - proof that he's part of the new era of comedians finding success and fame over social media.
Perfect pair? Matt, who has become an Internet sensation thanks to his comedic stylings on Vine, appears to have fitted into the Spielberg family with ease - has been documenting his trip with family on his Instagram
Fancy a treat? Stephen was seen treating Destry and Matt to a sweet treat in the form of some ice-cream
Stephen, Destry and Matt were all seen in high-spirits throughout the day with the trio stopping to enjoy a sweet treat in the form of some ice-cream.
While Matt and the youngest Spielberg even took charge of Steven's faithful companion at one point during the outing, holding hands as they strolled alongside the Jurassic Park film-maker.
Kate, who wasn't seen with the trio on their day-trip, was out for dinner with the group over the weekend.
Sharing a joke with the tall Texan and her youngest daughter, Kate - who met Steven on the set of Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom in 1984 - looked delighted with her daughter's companion.
Walkies: Matt and the youngest Spielberg even took charge of Steven's faithful companion at one point during the outing, holding hands as they strolled alongside the Jurassic Park film-maker
Seal of approval? Steven's wife Kate Capshaw, who wasn't seen with the trio on their day-trip, joined the group over the weekend
Meanwhile Steven couldn't quite keep away from the camera on holiday, as he was busy capturing some home-movies on a handheld camera.
And while the director looks to be enjoying some quality time with members of his extensive family, he will have a full-schedule on his return to Hollywood.
With both the big-screen adaption of the BFG and thriller The Bridge of Spies in post-production, Steven has announced a slew of upcoming films, including, the fifth Indiana Jones title.
Steven and Kate have seven children, including two - Jessica Capshaw, 38 and Max Spielberg, 30 - from previous relationships and two - Theo Spielberg, 26, and Mikaela Spielberg, 19 - brought into the family via adoption.
Whilst their three biological children together are 25-year-old Sasha Spielberg, 23-year-old Sawyer Spielberg, and Destry.
Camera-man: Steven couldn't quite keep away from the camera on holiday, as he was busy capturing some home-movies on a handheld camera
Enjoying their time: Stephen and Kate looked to be enjoying some quality time, as the director has a full schedule over the coming months - having announced a slew of new films, including, the fifth Indiana Jones
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