Patsy Palmer steps out in floaty trousers ensemble on a shopping trip in Malibu with husband Richard

Patsy Palmer cuts a stylish figure in nude linen trousers as she heads to the supermarket with her husband Richard Merkell in Malibu

She’s known for playing the iconic character Bianca Jackson on EastEnders.

And Patsy Palmer couldn’t have looked further away from her Albert Square character on Saturday as she picked up her essentials in Malibu, California.

The star, 49, was dressed for the sunshine in linen cropped trousers as she enjoyed shopping trip to Malibu Country Mart with her husband Richard Merkell, 56. 

Worlds away: Patsy Palmer, 49, couldn’t have looked further away from her Albert Square character on Saturday as she stepped out in floaty trousers in Malibu, California

Patsy boasted a white T-shirt and mauve linen trousers, which she paired with comfy grey, white and light blue trainers.

She accessorised the chic ensemble with a selection of beaded bracelets, drop earrings and statement orange shades. 

The actress’s signature auburn tresses cascaded in gorgeous waves as she walked from shop to shop.

Forever waiting: While Patsy beamed on the excursion, her husband Richard Merkell, 56, appeared less enthusiastic about the shopping trip as he waited for her to get her nails done

Forever waiting: While Patsy beamed on the excursion, her husband Richard Merkell, 56, appeared less enthusiastic about the shopping trip as he waited for her to get her nails done

Casual: Patsy boasted a white T-shirt and mauve linen trousers, which she paired with comfy grey, white and light blue trainers

Casual: Patsy boasted a white T-shirt and mauve linen trousers, which she paired with comfy grey, white and light blue trainers

Patsy was glowing as she modelled a pared-down makeup look, showing off her natural beauty. 

The actress enjoyed the trip to the beach town with her husband and their pooches.

The pair explored the boutique mall where they browsed the various clothing stores.

While Patsy beamed on the excursion, her husband appeared less enthusiastic about the shopping trip as he waited for her to get her nails done.

Patsy soared to fame with her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders from 1993 to 1999 and returned for six years in 2008.

She then left the UK and moved to Malibu in 2014 with her husband Richard and their children.

Lucky: Patsy left the UK and moved to Malibu in 2014 with her husband Richard and their children

Lucky: Patsy left the UK and moved to Malibu in 2014 with her husband Richard and their children

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