Damian Lewis spent some quality time with his family in a rare sighting since his wife Helen McCrory's death four months ago.
The actor, 50, announced on April 16 that his wife had passed away aged 52 following a 'heroic' battle with cancer, leaving behind their two teenage children.
On Monday, the star was joined by his nearest and dearest as he spent the day at Polzeath Beach in Cornwall.
Taking time out: Damian Lewis spent some quality time with his family in a rare sighting since his wife Helen McCrory's death four months ago
Damian seemed in good spirits as he treated himself to an ice cream before taking on his family in a game of rugby.
The thespian kept things casual for the outing as he sported a navy T-shirt and shorts while soaking up the summer sunshine.
While Damian was enjoying the company of family, he is said to have received some unwelcome attention in recent weeks from female friends.
Quality time: On Monday, the star was joined by his nearest and dearest as he spent the day at Polzeath Beach in Cornwall
Heartbreaking: The actor, 50, announced on April 16 that his wife Helen had passed away aged 52 following a 'heroic' battle with cancer (pictured in 2012)
His wife Helen bravely told him to move on and have 'lots of girlfriends' before her tragic death in April – but sources told The Daily Mail that Damian is refusing to take instruction.
A friend of the Billions actor revealed that Damian has been batting away women seeking to be his shoulder to cry on.
'There's been no shortage of female friends 'dropping by' to see him and the children,' the source revealed.
Fun in the sun: Damian seemed in good spirits as he treated himself to an ice cream before taking on his family in a game of rugby
Low-key: The thespian kept things casual for the outing as he sported a navy T-shirt and shorts while soaking up the summer sunshine
They painted a picture of Desperate Housewives-style scenes, with glammed-up women dropping off platters of food in a bid to get their foot in the door with the hunky widower.
Yet the insider revealed the efforts had been fruitless, adding: 'But Damian is not keen on venturing out on to the dating scene again. He's still mourning Helen.'
