Shirtless Damian Hurley takes to the beach in thigh-slit shorts as he frolics in the sea with good friend Millie Griffiths on a sun-soaked outing in Portofino

Damian Hurley enjoys a luxury holiday on the Italian Riviera with his school friend Millie Griffiths – as they were seen on the beach in Portofino.

Elizabeth Hurley’s model son, 21, went shirtless as he stripped down to thigh-high shorts, revealing his toned physique as he toweled off after a swim.

Damian was spotted in the sea with his good friend Millie, who can often be seen in photos and on social media with the British star.

The actor’s shoulder-length locks were wet from swimming and he shielded his eyes from the sun with gold-rimmed sunglasses.

Damian stood on the rocky beach as he unrolled as he stood next to Millie, who was modeling a turquoise bikini.

His job is…beach! Damian Hurley enjoys a luxury holiday on the Italian Riviera with his school friend Millie Griffiths – as they were spotted on the beach in Portofino

Friends: Damian was spotted in the sea with his good friend Millie, who can often be seen in photos and on social media with the British star

Friends: Damian was spotted in the sea with his good friend Millie, who can often be seen in photos and on social media with the British star

Ha!  The two friends seemed to be having a good time together

Ha! The two friends seemed to be having a good time together

The two friends were later seen leaving the coastal town, with Damian covering up in a gray T-shirt and white linen pants with white sneakers.

Last year, sources said Damian and Millie – who together attended £37,000-a-year Wellington College – were “close” and “inseparable” throughout their school years.

Damian followed in his mother’s fashion footsteps and became one of the most sought-after male models in the UK.

He is signed to the London branch of IMG Models, which also represents American sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Christie Blinkley.

Aside from his work in the fashion industry, Damian marked his writing and directing debut last month with the upcoming mystery drama Strictly Confidential.

In risqué photos, his model mother Elizabeth, who plays Lily, appears to have been seduced by Natasha, who plays young actress Pear Chiravara.

The actress, 58, wearing a deep metallic dress, accepts a drink from Mrs. Chiravara, who then starts kissing her chest.

Damian praised his mother for keeping her promise to star in his first film during filming wrapped in December on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Sun-kissed: Damian stood on the rocky beach drying off with a white towel while standing next to Millie, who was modeling a turquoise bikini

Sun-kissed: Damian stood on the rocky beach drying off with a white towel while standing next to Millie, who was modeling a turquoise bikini

Sweet: Damian held Milie in his arms as they cooled off in the water

Sweet: Damian held Milie in his arms as they cooled off in the water

Sniff around!  Last year sources said Damian and Millie - who together attended £37,000-a-year Wellington College - were 'close' and 'inseparable' all through school

Sniff around! Last year sources said Damian and Millie – who together attended £37,000-a-year Wellington College – were ‘close’ and ‘inseparable’ all through school

On the way home: The two friends were later seen leaving the coastal town with Damian covered up in a gray T-shirt and white linen trousers with white sneakers

On the way home: The two friends were later seen leaving the coastal town with Damian covered up in a gray T-shirt and white linen trousers with white sneakers

Jokers: They were spotted soaking up the Italian sun earlier this week

Jokers: They were spotted soaking up the Italian sun earlier this week

Mind me: the son of actress and model Elizabeth Hurley reclined on one

Don’t mind me: the son of actress and model Elizabeth Hurley reclined on a recliner

Good times: Damian and Millie seemed to be making the most of the Italian heat wave

Good times: Damian and Millie seemed to be making the most of the Italian heat wave

I loved it: the pair sprawled side by side as they soaked up the sun

I loved it: the pair sprawled side by side as they soaked up the sun

Friends: Damian and Millie were later seen taking a walk in Portofino with a group of friends

Friends: Damian and Millie were later seen taking a walk in Portofino with a group of friends

Friends: Damian and Millie were later seen taking a walk in Portofino with a group of friends

Nice view: The small group lounged on a trail close to the ocean during their Tuesday morning outing

Nice view: The small group lounged on a trail close to the ocean during their Tuesday morning outing

He shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, writing, “All involved deserve public declarations of worship (all of which will come in due course), but right now I want to worship @ElizabethHurley1.

‘While making my very first short film in 2010 (when I was 8) she promised me that she would star in my first feature film; true to her word…

“As soon as this movie got the green light, Mom dropped everything and ran to the beautiful Caribbean to help. Working together was a dream.’

The mystery drama follows Mia, played by CBBC star Georgia Lock, as she is drawn into a “world of sex, duplicity and betrayal” as she tries to unravel the mystery surrounding her best friend Rebecca’s suicide.

Damian, who graduated last summer, was praised by his celebrity friends, including Trinny Woodall, who said, “What an amazing achievement Damien, after all your passion and hard work it has paid off, well done honey, so happy for you and that really helps to have the best mom in the world.’

Added Susannah Constantine, “Beauty AND brains.”

It’s not the first time Mrs. Hurley has starred in one of her son’s projects. Last year she also flew to Saint Kitts and Nevis for his short film, The Boy on the Beach.

Ms. Hurley’s previous roles include The Royals, Bedazzled and Austin Powers.

In 2018, she revealed that the secret photographer behind her seemingly endless stream of bikini-wearing Instagram posts was, in fact, her only son.

Grateful: Aside from his work in the fashion industry, Damian marked his writing and directing debut last month with the upcoming mystery drama Strictly Confidential

Grateful: Aside from his work in the fashion industry, Damian marked his writing and directing debut last month with the upcoming mystery drama Strictly Confidential

Racy: The movie stars his own mother, Elizabeth Hurley, in playful scenes with another woman

Racy: The movie stars his own mother, Elizabeth Hurley, in playful scenes with another woman

Behind the camera: Damian praised his mother for keeping her promise to star in his first film during filming wrapped in December on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Behind the camera: Damian praised his mother for keeping her promise to star in his first film during filming wrapped in December on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis