She has been living the American Dream since moving to California with her family in 2014.
And Patsy Palmer was spotted spending some quality time with her son Bertie, 10, as they grabbed lunch together in Malibu on Saturday.
The soap star, 48, dressed down for the occasion, in a Pink Floyd crew neck sweatshirt paired with blue joggers as she arrived at the Malibu Cross Creek mall.
Outing: Patsy Palmer kept thing casual as she treated her son Bertie, 10, to lunch in Malibu on Saturday
The auburn-haired beauty, best known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, kept it casual as she wore her hair swept back into a messy bun.
She made sure her outing was Covid safe as she donned a white face mask and held a spare in her hand.
The actress opted for comfort, wearing grey trainers and let her natural beauty shine through as she went makeup-free.
Casual: The soap star, 48, dressed down for the occasion, in a Pink Floyd crew neck sweatshirt paired with blue joggers as she arrived at the Malibu Cross Creek mall
Patsy moved to the US over six years ago and made a home for herself in the Californian city with husband Richard Merkell and her three youngest offspring Fenton, 20, Emilia, 19, and Bertie, ten.
The soap star also has son Charley, 29, from a past romance with boxer Alfie Rothwell.
The former EastEnders star took to Instagram last weekend to share an adorable Valentine’s day tribute to her husband of 20 years.
Swept back: The auburn-haired beauty wore her hair swept back in a messy bun and made sure her outing was Covid safe as she donned a white face mask and held a spare in her hand
Patsy posted an artsy black-and-white photograph of herself and her husband, 56, relaxing against a wall with their two dogs.
She wrote a heartfelt caption, saying: ‘We have been dating for 22 years today. In between dating we got married & had kids & dogs & a cat.
‘We have listened to endless music, danced to millions of songs, laughed at stupid jokes, argued about stupid things but we are always together.
‘We are best friends & lovers and parents to our wonderful children. So grateful for you @richardmerkell. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone that believes in LOVE ❤️❤️’
Romantic: The former EastEnders star took to Instagram last weekend to share an adorable Valentine’s day tribute to her husband of 20 years, Richard Merkell
Patsy joined the cast of the BBC soap at the age of 21 in 1993, and last appeared in her role as Bianca Jackson in 2019.
Yet recently, Patsy appears to have swapped acting for a new passion, as she launched her new wellness page on Instagram, Good and Proper, last year.
The TV star who appears to have taken inspiration from lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow, has been encouraging her followers to ‘take time out’ and practice ‘mindfulness’ on her new page.
Other advice from the TV personality offered on the page also includes drinking water, listening to music and ensuring they eat healthy food.
Stunning: Patsy joined the cast of the BBC soap at the age of 21 in 1993, and last appeared in her role as Bianca Jackson in 2019.
On Twitter, Patsy posted: ‘I’ve just launched a new page on Instagram to support my new journey.. join me @goodandproperhair.
‘Stay well… keep trying to take some time to be still and breathe. Close your eyes and image… the rest is up to you.’
In her latest ‘note to self’, Patsy posted: ‘When I focus on the good, the good increases.’
Healthy living: Patsy appears to have swapped acting for a new passion, as she launched her new wellness page on Instagram, Good and Proper
New venture: Other advice from the TV personality offered on the page also includes drinking water, listening to music and ensuring they eat healthy food
Another post said: ‘I give myself the love I dream of and therefore I attract it.’
While an appearance on EastEnders is currently off the cards during her stay in America, Patsy admitted 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, the TV star 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.’
During her rise to fame, the Bethnal Green native experimented with drugs and alcohol, but later overcame her substance abuse with therapy.
On her recovery, Patsy reflected to The Sun: ‘It feels so foreign now, I’m so far removed from it…’I couldn’t even do yoga when I was in my 20s because I couldn’t sit still. Right now is the happiest I’ve ever been. I’m always in the now and it’s the only place I want to be.’
Family first: The TV personality has made a home for herself in California with Richard and their children, Fenton, 20, Emilia, 19, and Bertie, ten, as well as son Charley, 29 (pictured right)