Michael Keaton, 68, looks cheery as he stocks up on groceries with his girlfriend during rare outing

Michael Keaton, 68, looks cheery as he stocks up on groceries with his girlfriend during rare outing

Michael Keaton appeared in great spirits as he stepped out for a stroll during a rare outing with his girlfriend in Santa Monica on Monday.

The award-winning actor, 68, kept casual in sporty gear, which featured a hooded jacket, black joggers and neon green trainers.

Batman star Michael – who has been tight-lipped about the identity of his partner – ensured he stocked up on groceries as the pair headed into a shop in Montana Avenue amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

In good company: Michael Keaton appeared in great spirits as he stepped out for a stroll during a rare outing with his girlfriend in Santa Monica on Monday

Looking effortlessly cool, the thespian rounded off his outfit with a baseball cap and classic shades.

His blonde girlfriend, meanwhile, opted for an equally casual look in a waterproof coat, grey jeans and black trainers by Nike.

Her naturally radiant complexion was on display as she wore minimal make-up, and styled her outfit with square-framed shades.

Cheery: The award-winning actor, 68, kept casual in sporty gear, which featured a hooded jacket, black joggers and neon green trainers

Cheery: The award-winning actor, 68, kept casual in sporty gear, which featured a hooded jacket, black joggers and neon green trainers

All in the details: Looking effortlessly cool, the thespian rounded off his outfit with a baseball cap and classic shades

Kooky: At one point, the TV and film star pulled an animated facial expression

All in the details: Looking effortlessly cool, the thespian rounded off his outfit with a baseball cap and classic shades

Chirpy: Michael greeted onlookers with a peace sign as he walked along Montana Avenue

Chirpy: Michael greeted onlookers with a peace sign as he walked along Montana Avenue 

Coronavirus was classed as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) last week. 

At least 170,000 people around the world have been infected and over 6,400 have died since the outbreak began last December. 

The virus has been spreading between humans since February 28, the WHO has admitted. Sporting events, music festival and other social gatherings have been either cancelled or postponed due to the crisis. 

Better safe than sorry: The Batman star - who has been tight-lipped about the identity of his partner - stocked up on groceries amid the global coronavirus pandemic

Better safe than sorry: The Batman star – who has been tight-lipped about the identity of his partner – stocked up on groceries amid the global coronavirus pandemic

Equally low-key: His blonde girlfriend, meanwhile, opted for an equally casual look in a waterproof coat, grey jeans and black trainers by Nike

 Equally low-key: His blonde girlfriend, meanwhile, opted for an equally casual look in a waterproof coat, grey jeans and black trainers by Nike

Radiant: Her naturally clear complexion was on display as she wore minimal make-up, and styled her outfit with square-framed shades

Radiant: Her naturally clear complexion was on display as she wore minimal make-up, and styled her outfit with square-framed shades 

Michael was previously married to late actress Caroline McWilliams from 1982 to 1990, with the couple welcoming their now-songwriter son Sean in 1983.

One of the screen star’s most high-profile relationship was with Friends icon Courteney Cox from 1989 to 1995. 

It is not clear how long the Beetlejuice star and his current partner have been dating, but the couple were first went public with their romance when he received his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame back in July 2016.

MailOnline has contacted Michael’s representatives for further comment. 

Loved-up: It is not clear how long the Beetlejuice star and his current partner have been dating, but the couple were first went public with their romance in July 2016 (pictured)

Loved-up: It is not clear how long the Beetlejuice star and his current partner have been dating, but the couple were first went public with their romance in July 2016 (pictured)