Wipeout! Jake Gyllenhaal gets shown up by gorgeous pal Greta Caruso as they go surfing in St Barths
Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world - or at least give it your best shot.
That was the case for actor Jake Gyllenhaal Thursday as he was snapped in St. Barths enjoying the year's final days surfing with his friend, Greta Caruso.
The 36-year-old star of films such as End of Watch, Jarhead and Brokeback Mountain was snapped battling the waves on the well-heeled Caribbean island, that welcomes many of the entertainment world's biggest names during vacation periods.
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Jake vs. the wave: Muscular screen star Gyllenhall looked to be struggling a bit in the island tide on Thursday in St. Barths
Perfect form: Greta Caruso, a graduate of Yale, looks like an experienced surfer as she rides the tide
When you're smiling: The 36-year-old flashed a grin while taking a break
On Thursday, the Oscar-nominated actor sported a trimmed beard as he frolicked on the waves in yellow and blue board shorts adorned with koala bear patterns.
The talented actor clearly does not need to make any New Year's resolutions whereas it comes to fitness, as he sported a buff beach bod complete with six-pack abs and vascular arms.
He might want to resolve to take a few more surfing lessons in the coming year, however, as he was snapped struggling with the tide.
Companionship: Jake was accompanied by his platonic pal Caruso, 32, the daughter of David Caruso and Rachel Ticotin
Done for the day: Greta looks stunning in her one-piece as she dries off with a towel
Aquaman: Jake seemed to have a bit of difficulty maneuvering the waves on the brilliant Caribbean day
Summer-ready: As is the life of an A-list actor, Jake always stays in great shape no matter what time of year
He might look to his platonic friend Caruso, 32, for tips in that department, as she looked like a polished pro, maneuvering the tide with precision and agility on the sunny island day.
Caruso, who graduated from Yale, looked every bit the Hollywood star herself with her wavy black locks cascading down her shoulder and a blue-and-white surf shirt over a navy blue one-piece.
It's been a busy year for the actor, who comes from a show biz family, as his father is filmmaker Stephen Gyllenhaal, mother is screenwriter Naomi Foner, and sister is Oscar-nominated Crazy Heart star Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Chit-chat: With their boards set aside, the two friends talk after they're done battling the waves
Caruso, like Gyllenhaal, comes from Hollywood roots, as she's the daughter of NYPD Blue star David Caruso and Total Recall actress Rachel Ticotin. The two have past been snapped together vacationing in exotic locales, including an Amalfi, Italy getaway last year.
Natural: The dark-haired beauty appears to be a skilled surfer when hitting the waves
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