Keri Russell looks chic as she arrives at the Today studios in New York to promote her latest show The Diplomat
Keri Russell is back in the spy game in her latest series.
In The Diplomat, the 47-year-old stars as the US ambassador to Great Britain, who is trying to avoid an international crisis.
The multiple Emmy nominee looked chic in a beige and brown print top with long sleeves and an even longer tie. as she arrived at the Today studios in New York Friday.
The California beauty paired the top with a gray midi skirt with slits in the front and back, offering a peak at her toned legs.
Keri wore beige high heel Mary Janes with a large gold buckle.
Stylish: Keri Russell, 47, looked stylish as she arrived at the Today studios in New York Friday to promote her latest project, The Diplomat
She styled her long, brown hair is loose, straight layers and added a pop of color via a bold red lip.
The actress, who worked for five seasons on the FX thriller The Americans as a Russian undercover operative during the Cold War, gushed as she told Savannah Guthrie, 51, about the new project.
'It was so well written,' she said.
'I certainly wasn't shopping around to get on a new show. I have a very full life at home. I have three kids at home, they're still going to school, and I just couldn't stop thinking about it.'
The Netflix series required her to shoot in London for seven months, and the whole family went with her.
'As soon as school was out, everyone came. But it was great because Matthew's Welsh,' she said referring to her husband and The Americans co-star Mathew Rhys, 48.
The actress shares 15-year-old River and 11-year-old Willa with her ex-husband Shane Dreary. Matthew and Keri are parents to six-year-old Sam.
'We saw all his family. You know, they went to Welsh farms... it all worked out in the end.'
Chic: Keri looked chic in a beige and brown print top with long sleeves and an even longer tie. The California beauty paired the top with a gray midi skirt with slits in the front and back, and high heel beige Mary Janes with a large gold buckle, offering a peak at her toned legs
Pop of color: She styled her long, brown hair is loose, straight layers and added a pop of color via a bold red lip. The actress donned dark sunglasses in the early morning sun
Gushed: The actress, who worked for five seasons on the FX thriller The Americans as a Russian undercover operative during the Cold War, gushed as she told Savannah Guthrie, 51, about the new project
Family time: Afterwards Keri was pictured enjoying a late lunch with partner Matthew Rhys, 48, and family at Balthazar restaurant
Parents: The actress shares 15-year-old River and 11-year-old Willa with her ex-husband Shane Dreary. Matthew and Keri are parents to six-year-old Sam
Casual cool: Rhys looked casual cool in a grey tee, jeans and sandals
Keri co-stars with Rufus Sewell, 55, who plays her husband.
He is a former US ambassador who has a difficult time remembering he isn't in charge anymore. The situation creates tension as Keri's Kate tries to keep peace at home and abroad.
The eight episode Netflix series was created by former The West Wing and Homeland writer Deborah Cahn.
There's action and humor in the show, which the leading lady says helps create a slow burn as the story unfolds.
'Things take a minute, and that's the gift of these limited series shows. You have a minute to kind of grow and figure out the tone.'
The Diplomat is set to debut, with all episodes available, April 20.
After her interview Keri was pictured enjoying a late lunch with Matthew and family at Balthazar restaurant.
Tension: Keri co-stars with Rufus Sewell, 55, who plays her husband. He is a former US ambassador who has a difficult time remembering he isn't in charge anymore. The situation creates tension as Keri's Kate tries to keep peace at home and abroad.
Humor: There's action and humor in the show, which the leading lady says helps create a slow burn as the story unfolds. 'Things take a minute, and that's the gift of these limited series shows. You have a minute to kind of grow and figure out the tone'
Debut: The Diplomat is set to debut on Netflix, with all episodes available, April 20
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