Julia Roberts, 52, leaves her face mask at home as the actress walks her dogs around Malibu

Julia Roberts, 52, leaves her face mask at home as the actress walks her dogs around Malibu

The California Department of Public Health has stated there ‘may be a benefit’ to using facial coverings while out in public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

But Julia Roberts opted to take her chances on Wednesday, going mask-free while walking her dogs around Malibu.

The 52-year-old actress wore a pair of dark overalls for the outing. 

Risky business: Julia Roberts opted to take her chances on Wednesday, going mask-free while walking her dogs around Malibu

The Oscar winning thespian’s wavy blonde tresses were worn loose and cascaded across her shoulders for the Spring stroll.

On her feet she opted for a pair of sneakers. 

Julia shielded her eyes against the Californian glare with a pair of aviator shades and carried both her dog’s leashes, as well as poop bags.  

Trademark locks: The Oscar winning thespian's wavy blonde tresses were worn loose and cascaded across her shoulders for the Spring stroll

Trademark locks: The Oscar winning thespian’s wavy blonde tresses were worn loose and cascaded across her shoulders for the Spring stroll

As the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic has grown, Roberts has chosen to use her personal Instagram as a means of communicating the importance of quarantining.

In mid-March, the famous leading lady shared a makeup-free selfie as part of a celeb-only challenge that forced participants to list the reasons they ‘stay home for.’

In the post seen by her 8.5million followers, Roberts wrote: ‘#IStayHomeFor My Family, For Small Businesses, For all the health care workers fighting around the world, For my amazing 95 year old neighbor.’

She continued: ‘I stay home to be part of the solution. Everyone, stay home. It is the right thing to do.’ 

Playing it safe: In mid-March, the famous leading lady shared a makeup-free selfie as part of a celeb-only challenge that forced participants to list the reasons they 'stay home for'

Playing it safe: In mid-March, the famous leading lady shared a makeup-free selfie as part of a celeb-only challenge that forced participants to list the reasons they ‘stay home for’