Mark Wahlberg was joined by his A-list pals to celebrate the launch of his burger bar Wahlburgers in Covent Garden on Saturday.
The fitness fanatic, 47, appeared in jubilant spirits as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Liam Payne, Octavia Spencer and Megan Barton Hanson.
Mark dressed down in a grey hooded sweater and black jeans and covered his brown hair with a baseball cap.
Supportive: Mark Wahlberg was joined by his A-list pals to celebrate the launch of his burger bar Wahlburgers in Covent Garden on Saturday (pictured with Liam Payne)
Meanwhile, Octavia worked an off-duty look by pairing a white chiffon shirt with black skinny jeans and brown sandals and wrapped up with a short-sleeved grey cardigan.
The Free World actress beamed as she walked the red carpet to support her friend, with Mark showing off his chivalry by shielding her from the unpredictable British weather with an umbrella.
The pair have formed a bond over working together aswell as fitness.
Firm friends: The fitness fanatic, 47, appeared in jubilant spirits as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Liam and Octavia Spencer (pictured)
Hollywood royalty: The man of the hour Mark, 47, was present to welcome celebrities to his first UK branch of the franchise – as well as Octavia
Octavia has gushed over Mark helping her get into shape with them both attending early morning gym sessions that she documents on her Instagram account.
Also on the guest list was One Direction’s Liam Payne, 25, who previously shared that he hits the gym with Mark, opted for a black bomber jacket that featured brown leather sleeves on-top of a blue t-shirt and skinny jeans.
After the bash, the Strip That Down hitmaker looked bleary-eyed as he hopped into a cab to head home.
Tasty: Checking out if the menu was up to scratch was fitness Guru Joe Wicks, 32, the Essex native rocked a black leather jacket with a simple white T-shirt and light denim
Ravenous: SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Ant Middleton, 38, looked ready to tackle a burger as he entered the event in a grey suit and navy blue shirt
Checking out if the menu was up to scratch was fitness Guru Joe Wicks, 32, the Essex native rocked a black leather jacket with a simple white T-shirt and light denim.
Meanwhile, SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Ant Middleton, 38, looked ready to tackle a burger as he entered the event in a grey suit and navy blue shirt.
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond, 44, was also in attendance to interview the guests as they made their way into the eatery.
Gentleman: Octavia beamed as she walked the red carper to support her Instant Family co-star and Mark even shielded her from the unpredictable British weather with an umbrella
The bubbly star selected a bright green chiffon kimono style jacket with a floral design for her evening paired with jeans and trainers.
Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton, 39, brightened up the opening by donning a bright yellow blouse with black wide-legged trousers.
The avid gym goer boasted a golden glow, following her recent holiday in Mexico, as she smiled and posed for a picture with the restaurant owner, Mark.
Supportive: Also on the guest list was One Direction’s Liam, 25, who previously shared that he hits the gym with Mark
Fans: Liam posed for selfies with fans who waited for him
Actor Jack McEvoy, 24, of Vikings fame, styled up a monochrome shirt with a snake design printed on alongside black jeans – the edgy star accessorised with a green fedora hat and chunky ankle boots.
Another British star who arrived at the opening was Blake Harrison with his wife Kerry Ann Lynch.
The Inbetweener’s actor, 33, and his other half affectionately hugged for the camera once inside the fast-food outlet.
Date-night: Another British star who arrived at the opening was Blake Harrison with his wife Kerry Ann Lynch
Time for a chat: Liam stopped to be interviewed before going inside
Worn out: Liam looked bleary-eyed as he left the bash
Home time: Liam looked engrossed in his phone as he sat in his taxi
Blake looked smart in a denim shirt with black jeans and ankle boots with Kerry putting on a chic display in a polka dot dress.
The opening of Mark’s restaurant is not the first time the actor has ventured into business with the franchise having 19 outlets in the USA, one in Canada and now one in the UK.
And recently the superstar has invested in Australian fitness franchise F45 Training.
Bright: This Morning presenter Alison Hammond, 44, was also in attendance
Sexy: Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton, 39, brightened up the opening by donning a bright yellow blouse with black wide-legged trousers
Stylish: Michelle added to the look with a chic, chained handbag
Night-out: The avid gym goer boasted a golden glow, following her recent holiday in Mexico, as she smiled and posed for a picture with the restaurant owner, Mark
He recently has bought a minority stake in the gym chain with his company, the Mark Wahlberg Investment Group, and FOD Capital.
The deal for F45, which was founded in Sydney in 2012, is valued at roughly $450million, according to Bloomberg.
‘The founders of F45 have done an incredible job building a global brand and with this partnership we hope to continue disrupting the fitness industry,’ Mark said in a statement.
Edgy: Actor Jack McEvoy, 24, of Vikings fame, styled up a monochrome shirt with a snake design printed on and accessorised with a green fedora hat and chunky ankle boots
F45 refers to the 45 minute high-intensity, circuit training workout class that studio members undertake.
The company has 1,500 studios across 40 countries and is the fastest growing fitness franchise in the world.
The Other Guys star has other fitness-related investments, including StockX, a startup focused on trainer resales, Aquahydrate, a water brand, and Performance Inspired Nutrition, a workout supplement.
Business man: The superstar has recently invested in Australian fitness franchise F45 Training
