Action dad! Bruce Willis takes charge as he enjoys a beach day with his young daughters

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 17:25 EST, 17 February 2017 | Updated: 19:36 EST, 17 February 2017

He made his name as a brooding New York cop in the Die Hard franchise.

But beneath the muscular action hero frame, Bruce Willis is just a soft-hearted father of five.

And the 61-year-old showed just what a devoted daddy he is, as he took charge of his two youngest children during a family holiday on Friday. 

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Action dad! Bruce took charge as he enjoyed a beach day with his young daughter on Friday

Action dad! Bruce Willis takes charge as he enjoys a beach day with his young daughters

Daddy day care: Beneath the action hero frame, he is a soft-hearted father of five

Daddy day care: Beneath the action hero frame, Bruce Willis is a soft-hearted father of five

Skipping the stormy weather back home in California, Bruce and wife Emma Heming headed off to paradise for some sunshine.

And former model Emma, 38, shared highlights of the trip to social media.

Bruce was pictured walking hand in hand with each of his daughters, as they explored a white sandy beach.

Emma took some 'mommy time' to drink tea, while her husband ensured four-year-old Mabel and two-year-old Evelyn had fun. 

Paradise found: Skipping the stormy weather back home in California, Bruce and wife Emma Heming headed off for some sunshine

Paradise found: Skipping the stormy weather back home in California, Bruce and wife Emma Heming headed off for some sunshine

Plenty of experience: Along with his two youngest girls, Bruce also has three adult daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore - Rumer, 28, Tallulah, 22 and Scout, 25

Plenty of experience: Along with his two youngest girls, Bruce also has three adult daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore - Rumer, 28, Tallulah, 22 and Scout, 25

He even got down on his hands and knees to join the girls in some art work, as they coloured in a giant poster together.

Along with his two youngest girls, Bruce also has three adult daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore - Rumer, 28, Tallulah, 22 and Scout, 25.

With such a large family Bruce is still working hard.

He is slated to appear in three films in 2017: Once Upon A Time In Venice, First Kill and Death Wish. 

'Overcast beach day': Mom Emma shared snaps of her daughters as they played

'Overcast beach day': Mom Emma shared snaps of her daughters as they played

Rare break: Busy Bruce is slated to appear in three films in 2017: Once Upon A Time In Venice, First Kill and Death Wish

Rare break: Busy Bruce is slated to appear in three films in 2017: Once Upon A Time In Venice, First Kill and Death Wish

 

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