Jessica Marais was enjoying a day of exercise and running errands in Sydney’s Randwick on Monday.
The former actress, 37, dressed casually for her outing, wearing an oversized green jumper decorated with an animal motif.
She added a pair of three-quarter black tights and pale blue socks with flat slide sandals.
Out and about: Jessica Marais (pictured) was enjoying a day of exercise and running errands in Sydney’s Randwick on Monday
Underneath, Jessica wore a loose white t-shirt, and she carried two bags – a black tote and a pink and black backpack.
She appeared makeup free for the outing, and had her blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail.
The star headed to a workout at a Pilates studio, and left afterwards with her jumper removed.
Casual: The former actress, 37, dressed casually for her outing, wearing an oversized green jumper decorated with an animal motif
Detail: She added a pair of three-quarter black tights and pale blue socks with flat slide sandals
On the go: Underneath, Jessica wore a loose white t-shirt, and she carried two bags – a black tote and a pink and black backpack
Jessica also stopped into a local café for a coffee, before heading back home.
The sighting comes after it was revealed that Jessica has found herself a new career, almost four years after stepping away from acting to focus on her mental health.
The Logie-winning actress, known for starring in hit TV shows The Wrong Girl and Love Child, is now working as a waitress at Gordons Café in Clovelly, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Busy: She appeared makeup free for the outing, and had her blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail
Work it! The star headed to a workout at a Pilates studio for a workout
The café, on the corner of Beach Street and Clovelly Road, is just a stone’s throw away from Jessica’s home.
It is also close to her favourite swimming spot, Gordons Bay.
The Magic City star is flourishing in her new job, with a customer telling New Idea she was ‘friendly’ and looked ‘really happy’ during a recent visit.
Stop for a sip: Jessica also stopped into a local café for a coffee, before heading back home
New life: The sighting comes after it was revealed that Jessica has found herself a new career, almost four years after stepping away from acting to focus on her mental health
Marais stepped away from acting in late 2018 but looked set to make a comeback in 2020 when she joined the cast of Back to the Rafters, the Amazon Prime Video reboot of beloved Channel Seven drama Packed to the Rafters.
She was due to reprise her role as Rachel Rafter, the character she had played from 2008 until 2013 in the original Seven series, but pulled out at the last minute.
Marais’ former co-star Angus McLaren, who played Nathan Rafter, told Daily Mail Australia earlier this year she was ‘doing well’.
At work: The Logie-winning actress, known for starring in hit TV shows The Wrong Girl and Love Child, is now working as a waitress at Gordons Café in Clovelly
Local: The café, on the corner of Beach Street and Clovelly Road, is just a stone’s throw away from Jessica’s home
‘Yeah we definitely missed her on set, but the good thing about Jess is she lived quite close to me when I was in Sydney,’ he said.
‘So I actually got to see her. I really have a lot of love for Jess.
‘It would’ve been great to work with her. She’s certainly one of those people who brings a good vibe to the set.’
Nearby: It is also close to her favourite swimming spot, Gordons Bay
Friendly: The Magic City star is flourishing in her new job, with a customer telling New Idea she was ‘friendly’ and looked ‘really happy’ during a recent visit
Marais has had a difficult few years.
The mother of one, who suffers from bipolar disorder, was unable to attend the Logie Awards in July 2018 because she was receiving treatment for ‘urgent’ issues at The Health Clinic, a mental health facility in Bronte.
While in treatment, she attended daily counselling sessions and had access to nurses, psychiatrists and psychologists.
Time away: Marais stepped away from acting in late 2018 but looked set to make a comeback in 2020 when she joined the cast of Back to the Rafters, the Amazon Prime Video reboot of beloved Channel Seven drama Packed to the Rafters
Role: She was due to reprise her role as Rachel Rafter, the character she had played from 2008 until 2013 in the original Seven series, but pulled out at the last minute
Marais reportedly followed a detox and inner health program, with inpatient programs averaging $25,000 for a month.
In September 2018, the South African-born star announced she was pulling out of Channel Nine show Bad Mothers a month before it was scheduled to begin filming.
‘Jessica has decided to step away from acting for the remainder of 2018 to focus on her health and spend time with her family,’ her manager said at the time.
Moving on: Marais’ former co-star Angus McLaren, who played Nathan Rafter, told Daily Mail Australia earlier this year she was ‘doing well’
Doing well: ‘Yeah we definitely missed her on set, but the good thing about Jess is she lived quite close to me when I was in Sydney,’ he said
In July 2019, it was announced Marais would return to screens in Halifax: Retribution, a reboot of ’90s drama Halifax f.p., starring alongside Rebecca Gibney and Anthony LaPaglia.
However, two months later reports claimed Jessica had pulled out of the series.
Then in February 2020, Marais shocked fans by announcing she would be stepping away from the highly anticipated Back to the Rafters for ‘personal reasons’.
‘She thanks everyone involved on the show for their ongoing support and love, especially her Rafter’s family, and sends them her very best wishes for the production,’ a statement read.
‘So I actually got to see her. I really have a lot of love for Jess. It would’ve been great to work with her. She’s certainly one of those people who brings a good vibe to the set’ he added
Warmed up: Jessica left the Pilates studio with her jumper removed
Just months after pulling out of Back to the Rafters, Marais sparked concern when emergency crews were called to her home in Sydney’s east for a welfare check.
She was walked to an ambulance where she was put on a gurney and taken to the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
A witness told Daily Mail Australia she was not wearing any shoes, her hair was a ‘dishevelled mess’ and she was in a ‘visibly distressed state’.
Getting well: Marais has had a difficult few years
Hard: The mother of one, who suffers from bipolar disorder, was unable to attend the Logie Awards in July 2018 because she was receiving treatment for ‘urgent’ issues at The Health Clinic, a mental health facility in Bronte
Fortunately, she appeared happy and healthy several weeks later as she spent time with her Packed to the Rafters co-star Hugh Sheridan and other supportive friends.
Months later, her mother Karen passed away.
Marais shares a 10-year-old daughter, Scout, with her ex-fiancé, Home and Away star James Stewart.
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Family: Marais shares a 10-year-old daughter, Scout, with her ex-fiancé, Home and Away star James Stewart