She was once America's most recognizable teen – but these days Maureen McCormick is keeping a low profile, exclusive Daily Mail photos show.
Marcia Incognito! McCormick Spotted in Disguise.
She was once America's most recognizable teen – but these days Maureen McCormick is keeping a low profile, exclusive Daily Mail photos show. The Brady Bunch sta...
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The Brady Bunch star, 69, went incognito as she stepped out for a power walk in her neighborhood with her husband of 41 years, Michael Cummings.
In an attempt to shield herself from the sun – and maybe curious fans – the actress covered up in a full face mask, cap, and sunglasses, as the two strolled through their neighborhood on March 26.
But despite trying to fly under the radar, there was no effort to hide the affection between the couple, who were snapped holding hands just days after celebrating their wedding anniversary on March 16.
At one point, the pair paused mid-walk after bumping into a female friend who appeared to be selling eyeglasses on the street, photos show.
McCormick and Cummings stopped briefly to look at the items and chatted with her, but ultimately left empty-handed.
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Maureen McCormick opted for a discreet look as she stepped out for a power walk in Los Angeles with husband Michael Cummings last month
The former child star, now 69, was sporty and casual in a gray sweatshirt, pink Lululemon shorts over gray leggings, and Hoka sneakers
McCormick and her husband stepped out just days after celebrating their latest wedding anniversary on March 16
The former child star gave the woman a warm embrace before continuing on her way with her husband.
McCormick, who , has long been open about the challenges she faced behind the scenes of her onscreen life.
The couple have famously survived many low points in the early stages of their romance especially, with Maureen admitting she was forced to give up a cocaine habit following a make-or-break ultimatum from Michael.
The two tied the knot in 1985, at the height of her destructive drug addiction.
late last year, admitting they put in 'a lot of work' for their 'lifetime deal' to thrive as it has so far.
'You've got to have a sense of humor about things,' her husband told People in September.
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At one point during their walk Maureen and Michael bumped into a lady who appeared to be selling eyeglasses
The pair paused for a chat with the woman on the road before continuing on their way
She shared a warm hug with a vendor after stopping to check out her merchandise
'You can't take things too seriously. You got to let things go and just love the one you're with. It's a lifetime deal.'
The actress also stressed the importance of 'celebrating the differences.'
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And about their milestone anniversary, McCormick said: 'Honestly, we haven't stopped celebrating, because I think it's taken a lot of work to be at this place in our relationship.'
She added: 'It's better than ever. We feel very grateful and thankful to have found each other.'
McCormick was just 13 years old when she .
She charmed audiences as the pretty and popular Marcia Brady, older sister to siblings Peter, Jan, Bobby, and Cindy – for five seasons before the show went off air in 1974.
Maureen (far right) played wholesome Marcia, the oldest of the blended Brady Bunch
The two kept a low profile but made no effort to tone down their affection for one another, holding held hands during their walk
The Brady Bunch star, 69, covered up in a mask, cap and sunglasses, presumably to hide from searing temperatures as well as avoid being recognized during the sunny stroll
Maureen McCormick charmed viewers as popular, pretty, blonde Marcia Brady in the hit ABC sitcom
She would go on to reprise her role in various Brady Bunch spinoffs after the show's original run concluded as well as guest starring in TV series and movies throughout the 70s and 80s.
But the series's cancellation also saw her fall into crippling substance abuse which derailed her career and nearly ended her marriage to her husband.
She admitted in her 2008 memoir that her turning point came when Cummings gave her a stark ultimatum to choose between getting sober or a divorce.
For his part, Michael has also enjoyed a stellar career as a TV and movie actor, appearing on popular series including Criminal Minds, Fresh Off the Boat, Miracle on Ice, and Drop-Out Father alongside Dick Van Dyke, to name a few.
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