She’s been a staple of the big screen since making her debut in the critically-acclaimed 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing.
And Kate Beckinsale was spotted back at work as she filmed scenes for her latest project in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday – her first TV role in 20 years.
The 44-year-old actress looked words away from her usual red carpet glamour as she donned a more rugged look while filming the new Amazon series The Widow.
Acting mode: Kate Beckinsale, 44, was worlds away from her glamorous style as she rocked a khaki yellow shirt and jeans while filming The Widow in South Africa on Monday
The Pearl Harbour star rocked a khaki yellow shirt over two casual vest tops as she worked alongside Inglorious Basterds actor Jacky Ido.
She slipped her lithe pins into a pair of dark grey skinny jeans, while she strolled through the cobbled streets in brown lace-up boots.
Kate tied her glossy brunette locks in a high ponytail with soft curls, while her makeup gave the illusion of an effortlessly fresh face with a light touch of nude lip colour.
Co-starring: The Pearl Harbour star rocked a khaki yellow shirt over two casual vest tops as she worked alongside Inglorious Basterds actor Jacky Ido
In late January, she was seen touching down in South Africa, as she prepared to shoot scenes for the upcoming drama mini-series.
Eight-part series The Widow, set to hit screens next year, is the newest project from screenwriting brothers Harry and Jack Williams – responsible for hits Liar and The Missing.
In a statement to Deadline, the Williams Brothers said: ‘Kate Beckinsale is a brilliantly talented actress and we’re thrilled she’s joining us on this journey — we couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for the role.
Good chemistry: She slipped her lithe pins into a pair of dark grey skinny jeans, while she strolled through the cobbled streets in brown lace-up boots
Rugged style: Kate tied her glossy brunette locks in a high ponytail with soft curls, while her make-up gave the illusion of an effortlessly fresh face with a light touch of nude lip colour
‘The Widow is our most ambitious and cinematic piece to date and we can’t wait to bring the dark heart of the Congolese jungle to the screen’ they continued.
Kate plays Georgia Wells, who attempts to uncover the truth behind her husband’s disappearance, after he is reported dead following a plane crash in the Congo.
This is the first time the Total Recall star has landed a role on the small screen in two decades – her last TV role being in 1998’s Through the Looking-Glass.
The production schedule will see Kate fly over to Wales and Rotterdam for the project, which will air on ITV before being available on Amazon Prime.
Small screen role: Eight-part series The Widow, set to hit screens next year, is the newest project from screenwriting brothers Harry and Jack Williams – responsible for hit show Liar
Meanwhile, the actress was seen jetting to the sun-soaked location with her mother Judy – clearly spending time away from rumoured comedian beau Matt Rife, 22.
The pair were last pictured sharing an embrace at the Westfield Century City mall in Santa Monica in November – three months after Us Weekly reported their romance had ‘fizzled out’.
An insider said at the time: ‘They went on a couple of fun dates. It fizzled out weeks ago. She’s happily single and has a lot going on.’
The stunning SAG Award nominee began dating the TRL host sometime around March after reportedly meeting through a mutual friend.
Intense drama: Kate plays Georgia Wells, who attempts to uncover the truth behind her husband’s disappearance, after he is reported dead following a plane crash in the Congo