Melissa McCarthy enjoys lunch in Byron Bay with her husband Ben Falcone and lookalike daughters

Melissa McCarthy enjoyed some family time in Byron Bay on Sunday before her filming commitments for the new TV series, Nine Perfect Strangers, kick off.

The Hollywood star appeared happy and relaxed during a spot of retail therapy and lunch with her husband Ben Falcone, 46, and their lookalike daughters, Vivian Falcone, 13, and Georgette, 10.

Soaking up the local scene, the actress, 49, cut a stylish figure in a navy floral maxi dress and matching coat.

Hollywood star: Melissa McCarthy, 49, enjoyed some family time in Byron Bay on Sunday before her filming commitments for the new TV series, Nine Perfect Strangers, kick off

Melissa toted her belongings in a padded black bumbag draped across her body while carrying her purchases in a brown paper bag. 

The Bridesmaid actress kept her make-up to a minimum and wore a pair of glasses. 

Strolling along in a pair of black sandals, Melissa ensured to make the most of her downtime before she headed back to work. 

Family time: The Hollywood star relaxed during a spot of retail therapy and lunch with her husband Ben Falcone, 46, and their lookalike daughters, Vivian Falcone, 13, and Georgette, 10

Family time: The Hollywood star relaxed during a spot of retail therapy and lunch with her husband Ben Falcone, 46, and their lookalike daughters, Vivian Falcone, 13, and Georgette, 10

Doting mother: Melissa is seen with her eldest daughter Vivian, 13

Doting mother: Melissa is seen with her eldest daughter Vivian, 13 

Looking good! Soaking up the local scene, the actress cut a stylish figure in a navy floral maxi dress and matching coat

Looking good! Soaking up the local scene, the actress cut a stylish figure in a navy floral maxi dress and matching coat

After treating herself to a few goodies, the brunette enjoyed an al fresco lunch with her other half and children. 

The family appeared to be in great spirits as they chatted away while enjoying some delicious food. 

Melissa will soon begin filming for Nine Perfect Strangers, which is based off the 2018 novel by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty.

Stylish touches: Melissa toted her belongings in a padded black bumbag draped across her body while carrying her purchases in a brown paper bag

Stylish touches: Melissa toted her belongings in a padded black bumbag draped across her body while carrying her purchases in a brown paper bag

Pretty: The Bridesmaid actress kept her make-up to a minimum and wore a pair of glasses

Pretty: The Bridesmaid actress kept her make-up to a minimum and wore a pair of glasses

Chilling: Strolling along in a pair of black sandals, Melissa ensured to make the most of her downtime before she headed back to work

Chilling: Strolling along in a pair of black sandals, Melissa ensured to make the most of her downtime before she headed back to work

The show is being brought to life by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, with the $100 million production filmed in New South Wales, Australia. 

The series will tell the story of nine stressed-out urbanites who escape to a wellness retreat run by Nicole’s character.

Filming will begin on August 10 and will run for 19 weeks.

Last month, Nicole Kidman told The Daily Telegraph, that she’s ‘thrilled’ to be able to bring hundreds of jobs to the local film industry after it was sent crashing down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lunch time: After treating herself to a few goodies, the brunette enjoyed an al fresco lunch with her other half and children

Lunch time: After treating herself to a few goodies, the brunette enjoyed an al fresco lunch with her other half and children

Having a chat: The family appeared to be in great spirits as they chatted away while enjoying some delicious food

Having a chat: The family appeared to be in great spirits as they chatted away while enjoying some delicious food

Hollywood star commitments: Melissa will soon begin filming for Nine Perfect Strangers, which is based off the 2018 novel by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty.

Hollywood star commitments: Melissa will soon begin filming for Nine Perfect Strangers, which is based off the 2018 novel by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty.

‘It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the community that nurtured me through so much of my career,’ she said.

The limited series is being produced by Nicole’s production company Blossom Films, alongside Big Little Lies collaborators Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies, Gone Girl) and David E. Kelley.

Nicole will also star in the series alongside an A-list Hollywood cast including Melissa, Luke Evans and Manny Jacinto.

Big project: The show is being brought to life by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, with the $100 million production filmed in New South Wales, Australia

Big project: The show is being brought to life by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, with the $100 million production filmed in New South Wales, Australia