Nicole Richie puts on a leggy display in thigh-skimming denim shorts as she and husband enjoy fun day out with their children at Disneyland

They've maintained a relatively low profile in recent months but Nicole Richie and Joel Madden came out of hiding on Friday to enjoyed a family day out with their children.

Nicole, 33, and Joel, 36, put on a sweet display on affection as they were spotted soaking up the delights of Disneyland in California.

The fashion-conscious star - whose father is singer Lionel Richie - cut a leggy figure as she slipped her slim frame into a pair of black thigh-skimming denim hot pants. 

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Rare appearance: Joel Madden and Nicole Richie came out of hiding to enjoy a fun day out at Disneyland in California on Friday

Rare appearance: Joel Madden and Nicole Richie came out of hiding to enjoy a fun day out at Disneyland in California on Friday

Take the day off in distressed denim cutt-offs like Nicole

Nicole Richie can be elegantly designer-clad one minute and totally laidback the next. And that's why we can relate to her. The down-to-earth reality star was snapped at Disneyland wearing a concert tee from The Who, a black pair of Converse All Stars, a pair of aviator shades and a pair of black denim cut-off shorts.

This summer, it seems every female celeb has been wearing denim cut-offs by One Teaspoon and here Richie, too, joined the club. Hers are the Fox Black Bandits shorts and if you have to have them right now, you can. Click right to buy them at Swell.

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The ripped short shorts rested high on Nicole's thighs meaning the full length of her slim pins were on full display as she sauntered around the expansive park with her arm around the bearded musician.

She teamed them with a branded black vest top which was emblazoned with The Who's iconic logo.

A pair of navy Converse trainers were a sensible choice given the size of the popular theme park.

Thumbs up: Nicole, 33, played up to the paps as she watched her two children - seven-year-old daughter Harlow and five-year-old son Sparrow - on a ride

Thumbs up: Nicole, 33, played up to the paps as she watched her two children - seven-year-old daughter Harlow and five-year-old son Sparrow - on a ride

Eat your heart out, Daisy Duke: The mother-of-two cut a leggy figure as she slipped her slim frame into a pair of black thigh-skimming denim hot pants

Eat your heart out, Daisy Duke: The mother-of-two cut a leggy figure as she slipped her slim frame into a pair of black thigh-skimming denim hot pants

Sartorially-in-sync: Good Charlotte singer Joel's rocker roots appeared to have influenced his wife's choice of outfit

Sartorially-in-sync: Good Charlotte singer Joel's rocker roots appeared to have influenced his wife's choice of outfit

Proud parents: The former Simple Life star and her 36-year-old husband snapped photos of their brood enjoying a theme park ride
Proud parents: The former Simple Life star and her 36-year-old husband snapped photos of their brood enjoying a theme park ride

Proud parents: The former Simple Life star and her 36-year-old husband snapped photos of their brood enjoying a theme park ride

Tourists in their home state: Joel snapped photos on his smart phone while Nicole had brought along a small digital camera

Tourists in their home state: Joel snapped photos on his smart phone while Nicole had brought along a small digital camera

Kodak moments: The Candidly Nicole star looked excited about snapping the perfect shot

Kodak moments: The Candidly Nicole star looked excited about snapping the perfect shot

Mayfair or Valencia? The married couple browsed through their collection of freshly-taken snaps on Joel's phone

Mayfair or Valencia? The married couple browsed through their collection of freshly-taken snaps on Joel's phone

Disney has no age limit: Nicole smiled as she and Joel boarded a boat ride

Disney has no age limit: Nicole smiled as she and Joel boarded a boat ride

Joel, too, was suitably styled and he kept cool and casual in a pair of navy and white pinstriped chino shorts which he teamed with a baseball top.

The Good Charlotte rocker's heavily-tattooed arms and legs were clearly visible in the cut-off garments.

He added a pair of black Nike skater trainers, a pair of wayfarer sunglasses and a black baseball cap to complete his look.

Comfort was the order of the day: Joel, too, was suitably styled and he kept cool and casual in a pair of navy and white pinstriped chino shorts which he teamed with a baseball top

Comfort was the order of the day: Joel, too, was suitably styled and he kept cool and casual in a pair of navy and white pinstriped chino shorts which he teamed with a baseball top

Churro o'clock: Joel and Nicole were pictured re-fueling with pastry goodies at one point in the day
Churro o'clock: Joel and Nicole were pictured re-fueling with pastry goodies at one point in the day

Churro o'clock: Joel and Nicole were pictured re-fueling with pastry goodies at one point in the day

Sneaking a peek: Joel took a cheeky gander at his spouse's tight bottom as they waited at the snack stand

Sneaking a peek: Joel took a cheeky gander at his spouse's tight bottom as they waited at the snack stand

Joel and Nicole played the role of proud parents throughout the day as they acted like tourists in their home state, taking photos of seven-year-old daughter Harlow and five-year-old son Sparrow (who weren't pictured) enjoying the rides.

The married couple - who tied the knot in 2010 - were seen picking up churros at a snack stand and the Candidly Nicole star appeared to thoroughly enjoy the sugary treat.

The pair - who were embroiled in divorce speculation earlier in the year - appeared content in each other's company and seemingly made a mutual decision to leave their wedding rings at home, presumably for fear of losing them.

Chomping on a churro: The lithe television star appeared to thoroughly enjoy her sugary treat
Chomping on a churro: The lithe television star appeared to thoroughly enjoy her sugary treat

Chomping on a churro: The lithe television star appeared to thoroughly enjoy her sugary treat

A good time all round: Nicole enthusiastically put her thumbs up as she chewed a mouth full of churro

A good time all round: Nicole enthusiastically put her thumbs up as she chewed a mouth full of churro

Safety first: The married couple - who were embroiled in divorce rumours earlier in the year - both decided to leave their wedding bands at home, presumably for fear of losing them on the action-packed trip
Safety first: The married couple - who were embroiled in divorce rumours earlier in the year - both decided to leave their wedding bands at home, presumably for fear of losing them on the action-packed trip

Safety first: The married couple - who were embroiled in divorce rumours earlier in the year - both decided to leave their wedding bands at home, presumably for fear of losing them on the action-packed trip

 They were thought to be 'on the brink of a divorce' in May, according to InTouch magazine.

A source told the publication that the couple are 'spending more time apart because all they do is fight when they’re together'.

'The last thing she wants is a public split with the children involved,' the insider went on to claim, 'but she’s desperately unhappy,' they added.

Four months on and Nicole and Joel's marriage appeared to be stronger than ever during their latest outing. 

They will celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary on December 11. 

Shutting down marriage critics once and for all: Four months since Nicole and Joel were allegedly 'on the brink of a divorce', their relationship looked stronger than ever
Shutting down marriage critics once and for all: Four months since Nicole and Joel were allegedly 'on the brink of a divorce', their relationship looked stronger than ever

Shutting down marriage critics once and for all: Four months since Nicole and Joel were allegedly 'on the brink of a divorce', their relationship looked stronger than ever

Marriage milestone: The A-list couple will celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary in December

Marriage milestone: The A-list couple will celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary in December

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