He is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and well known for taking on the hard man role in action films.

But continuing to show off his softer side, Sylvester Stallone was daddy cool once again on Thursday as he enjoyed a date night with his daughters – Sophia, Sistine,  and Scarlet.

Sitting courtside at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the 69-year-old actor was in good spirits as he documented the occasion with a sweet family selfie.

‘Watching the Lakers with the girls’: Sylvester Stallone beamed as he posed in courtside selfie with his three daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet on Thursday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles

Daddy cool: The 69-year-old was in good spirits as he watched the Lakers take on the Rockets with his girls

The caption on the image, which was taken by Scarlet, read: ‘Watching the Lakers with the girls’.

Watching the Lakers take on the Rockets, the family were in high spirits as they were pictured chatting away and laughing.

At one point in the match, aspiring model Sistine erupted into laughter as she appeared to share a joke with her famous father.

Game time: Sylvester, Sistine and Scarlet had their eyes fixed on the game while Sophia checked her phone

Centre of attention: Sistine, Sylvester and Sophia all gazed in Scarlet’s direction as they chatted away

Taking in the action: The 13-year-old was keen to watch every second of the game as her father spoke

Meanwhile college student Sophia, 19, was seen checking her phone for updates as she cut a laid back figure in a roll neck, distressed jeans and ankle boots.

Sistine, 17, opted to rock a mini skirt with boots and a loose fitted grey top as she styled her tresses in a side parting.

Scarlet was casual in a khaki jacket, top and jeans complete with peep-toe beige heels while Sylvester donned a jumper with lightwash jeans and a leather jacket.

Daddy daughters date night: The Hollywood star looked content as he chilled with his girls

Having a blast: Sistine burst into a fit of giggles as she appeared to share a joke with her father

Earlier: Ahead of the game, Stallone attended a luncheon for his latest film Creed with Michael B. Jordan, director Ryan Coogler and Tessa Thompson

Sylvester’s outing with his three daughters came hours after he attended a luncheon for his latest assault on the big screen, Creed.

Stallone was joined at the event by stars of the film Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson as well as director Ryan Coogler.

So far Creed has made $81 million at the box office on a budget of $35 million, and it Stallone has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for the Golden Globe Awards.

Squaring up: Michael beamed as he posed with his onscreen father Carl Weathers

Big names in the industry: Warner Bros’ Worldwide Distribution Chief Sue Kroll was also in tow with Stallone