Thumbs up! Jennifer Garner has a laugh as she runs errands with daughter Seraphina, six, in skinny jeans and tight sweater

After a solo trip to New York where she hosted a charity gala and took in a Broadway musical, Jennifer Garner was back on full mommy duty on Thursday in Los Angeles.

The actress, 43, was photographed running errands with her middle child Seraphina, six, in the Brentwood neighborhood.

She wore her favored skinny jeans and a long-sleeved top with her favorite tortoiseshell-framed sunglasses and ankle boots with chunky heels.

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Hanging out: Jennifer Garner and daughter Seraphina, six, ran errands together in the Brentwood neighborhood of LA on Thursday

Hanging out: Jennifer Garner and daughter Seraphina, six, ran errands together in the Brentwood neighborhood of LA on Thursday

On Tuesday night, the mom-of-three had looked sensational as she stepped out in a Michael Kors designer gown with a cut-out panel between her breasts at a Save The Children fundraiser in Manhattan.

For the first time in a long while, Jen, looking elegant and poised, appeared ready to embrace the spotlight on her own terms following months of scrutiny over her failed marriage.

And back in LA, she displayed her new-found happiness again, laughing and giving a thumbs up as she got behind the wheel of her car with her daughter by her side for the trip home. 

We're off! The actress, 43, was clearly in a good mood and flashed a big smile and thumbs up as she got behind the wheel with her daughter beside her

We're off! The actress, 43, was clearly in a good mood and flashed a big smile and thumbs up as she got behind the wheel with her daughter beside her

Flawless figure: Her regular trips to the gym certainly have paid off for the Alias star who looked incredibly trim in skinny jeans and a grey sweater

Flawless figure: Her regular trips to the gym certainly have paid off for the Alias star who looked incredibly trim in skinny jeans and a grey sweater

Holding on: Jen kept a tight grip on her middle child's hand as they crossed the busy street

Holding on: Jen kept a tight grip on her middle child's hand as they crossed the busy street

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With estranged husband Ben currently filming his new movie in Canada, parental duties have fallen once again on Jen's shoulders.

The Alias star and the Argo director announced their intention to divorce back in June after 10 years of marriage, although they have said they wish to keep their split amicable for the sake of their three children.

Seraphina has an older sister Violet, nine, and a young brother Samuel, three.

All means necessary: The busy mom had her hands full with a cell phone and car keys and had to use her mouth to help unzip a small red coin purse as she walked

All means necessary: The busy mom had her hands full with a cell phone and car keys and had to use her mouth to help unzip a small red coin purse as she walked

Mini me: Seraphina wore a pretty blue smock over a short-sleeved white short and had her shoulder length hair, that's the same color as her mom's, loose with her long bangs tucked behind her ears

Mini me: Seraphina wore a pretty blue smock over a short-sleeved white short and had her shoulder length hair, that's the same color as her mom's, loose with her long bangs tucked behind her ears

The busy mom carried a small red change purse, white cell phone and car keys as she walked alongside her daughter with a purse slung over one shoulder. 

The little girl wore a blue smock dress over a short-sleeved white shirt and added some turquoise and pink trainers, with blue and pink socks.

While Seraphina had her shoulder-length hair, the same color as her mom's, loose, Jen wore her long locks tied up into a bun. 

Catching up: The mother and daughter duo chatted as they strolled with Jen holding a Ziplock bag containing fruit and a snack

Catching up: The mother and daughter duo chatted as they strolled with Jen holding a Ziplock bag containing fruit and a snack

Multi-tasking: The mom-of-three, who also has a daughter Violet, nine, and son Samuel, three, with estranged husband Ben Affleck, also found time to make some calls 

Multi-tasking: The mom-of-three, who also has a daughter Violet, nine, and son Samuel, three, with estranged husband Ben Affleck, also found time to make some calls 

 

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