She has a career spanning nearly half a century and is best known for her role as a wisecracking TV journalist in the hit 80s and 90s comedy series Murphy Brown.
But life is now a little more leisurely for Candice Bergen, who at 69-years-old has just published a second memoir - in which, among other things, she talks about being a mother to her only child, Chloe Malle, 29.
The Miss Congeniality star appeared in great spirits as she enjoyed a casual al fresco lunch with Chloe at Locanda Verde resturant in Tribeca, New York.
The former fashion model wore a pinstripe blouse and navy capri pants and she donned some trendy sunglasses with burnt orange frames.
Her fair locks were left loose with a natural wave and she accessorised with a patterned tote bag.
Chloe meanwhile was seen in a floaty printed sundress which she teamed with embellished sandals.
She tied her red-brown locks in a neat bun and flashed her stunning engagement ring on her left hand.