Mark Wahlberg and his wife Rhea Durham pose backstage with his Generation Award at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles
Actor Mark Wahlberg and his wife Rhea Durham pose backstage with his Generation Award at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California April 13, 2014. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Mark Wahlberg recently flaunted his back side at a beach in Barbados. The "Transformers: Age of Extinction" actor flashed his sculpted posterior when he pulled his shorts. According to reports, Mark is on a Christmas vacation with his family. His wife Rhea Durham also showed off her enviable figure in a red bikini.

Rhea, 36, looked stunning in a cut out triangle red and black bikini. On one of the occasions she was also seen sharing a passionate kiss with Mark, according to Daily Mail. The couple also indulged in public display of affection (PDA) while taking a dip in the sea. Rhea and Mark first met in 2001. The duo got married in 2009 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, after eight years of dating. They have four children together. Mark and Rhea were accompanied by their two children Michael and Grace for the vacation.

The actor had previously planned a ski trip for the Christmas holidays, however, his wife wanted to spend the holidays at a beach destination. "We're gonna spend Christmas at home in our new house and then we're going to Barbados for a vacation. I was thinking about going somewhere cold (for) the snow, and the kids (can) sled, snowboard, and my wife said that would be the end of our marriage," the actor said about his vacation plans, according to the website. Rhea is reportedly from Florida and is fond of warm weather.

Meanwhile, 2014 has been a busy year for the actor. His two films, including "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and "The Gambler" were released this year. For "The Gambler" the actor reportedly had to lose a whopping sixty pounds. He said during the premiere of the film that he had a "miserable" time while shedding weight. His diet reportedly consisted of only eight ounces of almond milk, according to E Online. He also followed a vigorous exercise routine after shooting for 12-hours every day. In "The Gambler," the actor plays the role of Jim Bennett, a literature professor who secretly gambles.

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