Gabriel Aubry and daughter Nahla in Beverly Hills, on Friday

Gabriel Aubry is clearly basking in the joys of parenting.

The 37-year-old could not contain his excitement as he playfully ran hand-in-hand with his daughter Nahla.

The doting father was escorting his four-year-old home after a long day at school in Beverly Hills, on Friday.

The great race: Gabriel Aubry and daughter Nahla in Beverly Hills, on Friday

The French-Canadian model was positively beaming as the adorable pair took an exhilarating sprint to their parked car.

Named by People Magazine as one of the world's Most Beautiful People, Aubry, was decidedly dressed down for his parental duties.

The supermodel kept his shoulder length hair out of the way with a knit beanie as he sported a casual flannel shirt and white tank top.

After school chat: Aubry discussed the day's events with his four-year-old

Aubry continued his low-key look with blue jeans and white trainers.

Nahla appeared to follow in her father's footsteps with a lumberjack's dark blue vest and a pair of black slip-ons.

The spirited tot complimented her slippers with white tights and a grey dress.

How it started: Nahla revved herself up for a good sprint

And she was off! The adorable youngster was soon racing ahead of her dad

The blonde Calvin Klein model has not had an easy time maintaining joint custody of little Nahla.

Aubry and Halle Berry - the mother of his daughter - have been embroiled in a feud that has included a fistfight with Halle's current beau Olivier Martinez over last Thanksgiving.

After a great deal of legal back-and-forth Halle and Aubry have settled on shared custody in the interest of their daughter. 

It is on! Aubry joined his daughter in the fun

Doting father: The Canadian model shares joint custody of Nahla with mother Halle Berry