New Zealand Thor director Taika Waititi celebrated his 45th birthday with a star-studded bash in Malibu on Sunday night.
And the award-winning filmmaker looked on top of the world as he mingled with his friends under the moonlight.
At one stage, he was spotted hugging and chatting to a female friend.
Here comes the birthday boy! Thor director Taika Waititi was spotted catching up with a friend at his 45th birthday party in Malibu on Sunday
With a drink in hand, Taika seemed very interested in catching up with his pal as the pair enjoyed an animated conversation.
Taika was dressed to impress in a white short-sleeved button-down shirt with black piping.
He completed his look with a pair of dark blue jeans, white sneakers and a silver wrist watch.
Care-free: And the award-winning filmmaker looked to be on top of the world as he chatted to his pal under the moonlight
Celebratory hug: At one stage, he was spotted hugging the blonde woman
Looking sharp! Taika was dressed to impress in a white short-sleeved button-down shirt with black piping
His female companion meanwhile showed off her lean legs in a pair of black bike shorts, while covering up her torso with a mesh black T-shirt.
She completed her look with a pair of black kitten heels and a black tote bag.
Also in attendance at the exclusive bash were actor Gerard Butler and supermodel Stella Maxwell.
Schmick: He completed his look with a pair of dark blue jeans, white sneakers and a silver wrist watch
Dressed up: Taika was dressed to impress in a white short-sleeved button-down shirt with black piping
Not seen attending the Taika’s birthday party was his rumoured ex-wife Chelsea.
In March it was reported Kiwi couple Taika and Chelsea, 44, who tied the knot in 2011, had secretly split two years ago, according to Page Six.
The couple were last photographed together at a Golden Globes party in January after working together on the film Jojo Rabbit – which he directed and she produced.
Legging it! His female companion meanwhile showed off her lean legs in a pair of black bike shorts, while covering up her torso with a mesh black T-shirt
Glamorous: She completed her look with a pair of black kitten heels and a black tote bag
Missing: Not seen attending the Taika’s birthday party was his rumoured ex-wife Chelsea
Over: In March it was reported Kiwi couple Taika and Chelsea, 44, who tied the knot in 2011, had secretly split two years ago, according to Page Six . The former couple are believed to have split up two years ago, according to Page Six. Pictured in 2017
Chelsea has seemingly dropped cryptic hints on social media lately that she and Taika are no longer together.
On February 12, she posted a photo of herself and her mother on the red carpet of this year’s Academy Awards and wrote in the caption: ‘This is a better one of my stunning mama date!’
‘Way better date than a seat filler! (for those of who who have sent me sweet uplifting messages you know what I mean),’ she added.
Just friends: Taika and Chelsea, both 44, were last photographed together (with Carthew Neal and Christine Leunens on the right) at a Golden Globes party in January after working together on Jojo Rabbit – a film which he directed and she produced
Her date: On February 12, Chelsea posted a photo of herself and her mother on the red carpet of this year’s Academy Awards
Cryptic: On February 15 a fan tweeted an illustration of Chelsea with Taika. The producer replied, ‘It’s nice to be recognized but even better to not be associated by name’ along with the hashtag ‘#Notmyhusband’
On February 15 a fan tweeted an illustration of Chelsea with Taika, and wrote: ‘I present a portrait of Chelsea Winstanley and her husband.’
The producer replied: ‘It’s nice to be recognized but even better to not be associated by name,’ along with the hashtag ‘#notmyhusband.’
Taika and Chelsea share two daughters: seven-year-old Te Hinekāhu and four-year-old Matewa Kiritapu.
Parents: Taika and Chelsea share two daughters Te Hinekāhu, seven, and Matewa Kiritapu, four