Lara Bingle wears $540 split gown on a family holiday in Italy with husband Sam Worthington

Lara and Sam Worthington have had a difficult past few weeks, after intimate photos were leaked online.

However the couple are trying to put the drama behind them, as they were seen exploring the sights of Italy on a family holiday on Monday.

The pair stepped out in picturesque Venice with their two sons, four-year-old Rocket Zot and two-year-old Racer, as well as Lara’s older brother Joshua Bingle.

Lara Worthington (née Bingle) wore a $540 black split gown by Matteau as she stepped out in Venice with her husband and two sons. Pictured with Rocket Zot, four

Skincare entrepreneur Lara, 32, looked ready for a photo shoot in a $540 black split gown by Matteau.

She paired the bold look with matching sandals and dark shades, which added a hint of mystery.

Avatar actor Sam, 42, also opted for head-to-toe black, pairing jeans and a T-shirt with sneakers and a cap.

Nap time: Sam was seen cradling little Racer, who was ready for a nap after a long day of sightseeing

Nap time: Sam was seen cradling little Racer, who was ready for a nap after a long day of sightseeing 

Bold look: The skincare entrepreneur looked ready for a photo shoot in the elaborate black gown

Bold look: The skincare entrepreneur looked ready for a photo shoot in the elaborate black gown

Bold look: The skincare entrepreneur looked ready for a photo shoot in the elaborate black gown. Pictured left with Rocket Zot and right with Racer

Mama's boy: Lara was seen carrying Racer during the low-key outing

Mama’s boy: Lara was seen carrying Racer during the low-key outing

Doting dad: Avatar actor Sam held little Rocket's hand as they explored the picturesque Italian city

Doting dad: Avatar actor Sam held little Rocket’s hand as they explored the picturesque Italian city

Piggyback ride: Sam looked to be in high spirits as he bonded with his youngest son

Piggyback ride: Sam looked to be in high spirits as he bonded with his youngest son

The couple, who tied the knot in 2014 after one year of dating, took turns carrying their sleepy-eyed boys – who were ready for naps after a long day of sightseeing.

At one point, the family-of-four were seen boarding a boat with a tour guide as they wrapped up their fun-filled day.

The relaxed outing comes after a rather difficult past few weeks, after intimate photos surfaced online without the couple’s permission.

Happy: The Hollywood actor flashed a rare smile during the family outing

Happy: The Hollywood actor flashed a rare smile during the family outing

What's over there? Sam pointed out local attractions to his toddler son

What’s over there? Sam pointed out local attractions to his toddler son

Tired: Little Racer fell asleep in his famous dad's arms after a fun-filled day

Tired: Little Racer fell asleep in his famous dad's arms after a fun-filled day

Tired: Little Racer fell asleep in his famous dad’s arms after a fun-filled day

Brothers-in-law: Sam chatted away to Lara's brother, Joshua Bingle

Brothers-in-law: Sam chatted away to Lara’s brother, Joshua Bingle

Blast from the past: Fans will remember Josh from his appearance on Lara's short-lived reality show Being Lara Bingle

Blast from the past: Fans will remember Josh from his appearance on Lara’s short-lived reality show Being Lara Bingle

Dads in charge! Josh carried a young relative on his shoulders

Dads in charge! Josh carried a young relative on his shoulders

Cute! The youngsters had a sweet moment while being carried on Josh and Sam's shoulders

Cute! The youngsters had a sweet moment while being carried on Josh and Sam’s shoulders

Around 150 images were published on various websites after a hacking incident, however, the couple have not publicly addressed the scandal.

It was not the first time the model has been targeted, as she was once at the centre of a nude photo leak nearly ten years ago.

A 2006 photo of Lara naked in the shower, originally taken during her brief relationship with former AFL star Brendan Fevola, was leaked years later in 2010 and he denied having any involvement.  

Tourist mode: Lara snapped photos as she soaked up the sights of Venice

Tourist mode: Lara snapped photos as she soaked up the sights of Venice

And they're off! The family-of-four boarded a small boat before making their way back to their hotel

And they’re off! The family-of-four boarded a small boat before making their way back to their hotel

Sweet moment: Lara kissed her son as the family took to the high seas

Sweet moment: Lara kissed her son as the family took to the high seas

Wedded bliss: Lara and Sam tied the knot in 2014 after one year of dating

Wedded bliss: Lara and Sam tied the knot in 2014 after one year of dating

Lara previously told Woman’s Day she felt ‘humiliated’ and ‘violated’ by photo leak but chose not to follow through with legal action. 

Two years later, in 2012, naked photos of Lara inside her own bedroom aired on Channel Nine’s A Current Affair, much to her horror.

‘There should be a law against someone shooting inside your house… it’s just not right… It’s so embarrassing,’ she told Kyle and Jackie O at the time. 

Last year, the Australian stars splashed $11 million on a brand new home in Los Angeles.

New home: Last year, the Australian stars splashed $11 million on a brand new home in Los Angeles

New home: Last year, the Australian stars splashed $11 million on a brand new home in Los Angeles

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