New dad Ben McKenzie looks virtually unrecognisable thanks to a bushy beard as he steps out with girlfriend and Gotham co-star Morena Baccarin

By Kate Thomas for MailOnline

Published: 05:12 EST, 4 June 2016 | Updated: 09:59 EST, 4 June 2016

They welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Frances, on March 2.

And Ben McKenzie and his partner Morena Baccarin have been keeping a relatively low profile since the birth, save for attending the Upfront presentation party together last month.

The Gotham lovebirds - who met on the set of the Fox TV series - stepped out for a walk in New York City on Friday, enjoying a rare break from their parenting duties.

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Out and about: New parents Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie went hand-in-hand as they enjoyed a walk around New York City on Friday 

Out and about: New parents Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie went hand-in-hand as they enjoyed a walk around New York City on Friday 

Ben, 37, was sporting a bushy beard, looking a far cry from his clean-shaven days as brooding bad boy Ryan Atwood in The OC.

The actor kept a low profile in a navy polo shirt and dark jeans, going incognito thanks to a pair of tinted shades and his new facial hair.

Morena looked lovely in her off-duty look, pairing a smart white shirt with simple leggings.

Keeping a low profile: Ben, 37, and Morena, 36, have been keeping a relatively low profile since the birth, save for attending the Upfront presentation party together last month

Keeping a low profile: Ben, 37, and Morena, 36, have been keeping a relatively low profile since the birth, save for attending the Upfront presentation party together last month

The bodycon trousers highlighted her fantastic post-baby body, and she completed her effortless look with a pair of patent pumps and a chic updo.

The couple appeared to have been on a shopping spree, with Morena, 36, toting several carrier bags over one shoulder.

Ben portrays a young detective James Gordon in Gotham, which is based on characters from the Batman franchise. 

Back in the day: Ruggedly handsome Ben looked a far cry from his clean-shaven days as brooding bad boy Ryan Atwood in The OC
Back in the day: Ruggedly handsome Ben looked a far cry from his clean-shaven days as brooding bad boy Ryan Atwood in The OC

Back in the day: Ruggedly handsome Ben looked a far cry from his clean-shaven days as brooding bad boy Ryan Atwood in The OC (right, pictured in 2005)

Morena portrays Gotham City Police Department medical examiner Leslie Thompkins in the Fox series.

Ben and Morena's characters also are in a relationship on their show.

Gotham wraps its second season on May 23 and was renewed in March for a third season.

Stunning: The bodycon trousers highlighted Morena's fantastic post-baby body, and she completed her effortless look with a pair of patent pumps and a chic updo

Stunning: The bodycon trousers highlighted Morena's fantastic post-baby body, and she completed her effortless look with a pair of patent pumps and a chic updo

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