EastEnders star Patsy Palmer goes makeup-free as she wears a clear protective visor in Malibu

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer goes makeup-free as she wears a clear protective visor to pick up supplies at her local supermarket in Malibu

She has been living in the idyllic Californian location with her family since 2014.  

And Patsy Palmer took cautious measures amid the coronavirus crisis on Saturday as she stocked up on supplies at her local supermarket in Malibu. 

The former EastEnders star, 48, prioritised safety with a clear protective visor as she left the story with her husband Richard Merkell and their son Bertie, nine. 

Staying safe: Patsy Palmer took cautious measures amid the coronavirus crisis on Saturday as she stocked up on supplies at her local supermarket in Malibu  

Patsy cut a casual figure in a navy loose-fitting top and grey cargo jogging bottoms for her outing. 

She completed the look with white trainers and an Aviator Nation baseball cap as she returned to her vehicle. 

Her signature auburn tresses were styled in a natural wave, and she let her natural beauty shine through with a makeup-free look.   

Patsy has made a home for herself in Malibu with her husband Richard, 55, and their children, Fenton, 20, Emilia, 19, and Bertie, nine. 

Supplies: The former EastEnders star, 48, prioritised safety with a clear protective visor as she left the story with her husband Richard Merkell and their son Bertie, nine

Supplies: The former EastEnders star, 48, prioritised safety with a clear protective visor as she left the story with her husband Richard Merkell and their son Bertie, nine 

While an appearance on EastEnders as her iconic character, Bianca Jackson, is currently off the cards during her stay in America, Patsy admitted that she was considering a return to the show before the global coronavirus pandemic.   

Speaking via video call with former co-star Sid Owens on a recent episode of Loose Women, she said: ‘I haven’t watched EastEnders so I don’t know how they are doing it now.

‘I mean, I was there just before lockdown and I had to leave. There was a little bit I was going to do but I didn’t end up doing it and I don’t know how they’re doing it now because I haven’t seen it.’

Casual: Patsy cut a casual figure in a navy loose-fitting top and grey cargo jogging bottoms for her outing, she went makeup-free and added an Aviator Nation baseball cap

Casual: Patsy cut a casual figure in a navy loose-fitting top and grey cargo jogging bottoms for her outing, she went makeup-free and added an Aviator Nation baseball cap

With travel between the US and UK remaining restricted, she was forced to fly home before the borders were closed.  

Patsy joined the cast of the BBC soap at the age of 21 in 1993, and last appeared in her role as Bianca in 2019.

In May, the actress-turned-DJ was surrounded by her loved ones as she celebrated her 48th birthday in lockdown, with her family treating her to an assortment of baked goods. 

She looked happier than ever as she marked her special day with her nearest and dearest as they gathered around the kitchen table to sing happy birthday to her. 

Birthday girl: In May, Patsy was surrounded by her loved ones as she celebrated her 48th birthday in lockdown with her family treating her to an assortment of baked goods

Birthday girl: In May, Patsy was surrounded by her loved ones as she celebrated her 48th birthday in lockdown with her family treating her to an assortment of baked goods