Marcia Cross, red-headed actress of Desperate Housewives, has been spotted taking her children for a stint in the sandpit.

However, the star abandoned the heel craze gripping the celebrity world of late and kicked off her shoes in favour of a barefoot frolic in the sand, the Daily Mail related.

Cross showed off her talent for juggling work and play as she held her 19-month-old twins – one under each arm, during their visit to a park in Los Angeles.

Wearing jeans, a white t-shirt and cardigan, Cross seemed a million miles away from her glamorous, preened character in the popular TV series.

The 46-year-old stars two daughters, Eden and Savannah, wore matching flowery hats and were pushed along in a double buggy by their mother.

It was announced recently that Cross is to present an award at the forthcoming Emmys alongside co-stars Eva Longoria Parker and Nicollette Sheridan on September 21st.

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