Lara Flynn Boyle was spotted in the parking lot of a grocery store at noon in Westwood, California on Tuesday.

The Twin Peaks actress was seen with her mouth on a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label while in the driver's seat of her car.

The brunette, who wore a grey cap over her eyes, appeared to take a sip of the whisky before lighting a cigarette and driving off.

The 47-year-old actress is best known for starring on the cult hit TV show Twin Peaks in the early 1990s then The Practice starting in 1997. The beauty is also known for her love life that has included relationships with Jack Nicholson and David Spade.

Break time: Lara Flynn Boyle was spotted in the parking lot of a grocery store in Westwood, California on Tuesday

The scene: The Twin Peaks actress was seen with her mouth on a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky while in the driver's seat of her dark car

Consumed? The brunette, who wore a cap over her eyes, appeared to take a sip of the whisky

The star was not discreet when apparently drinking the hard alcohol while in her vehicle.

She was in clear view without the help of tinted windows to obscure what she was doing, and she even had her window partially rolled down.

In the state of California, it is not only illegal for a driver to consume an alcoholic beverage while in a car - whether it is parked or not - but it is also illegal for a passenger to drink in a car. It's called unlawful consumption.

Over: When she was done with the bottle, she put it back in her purse

For all to see: The star was not discreet when apparently drinking the hard alcohol while in her vehicle

Later: The Amerika star was also seen smoking a cigarette as she drove off

Under the Liquor Licence Act, having an open liquor container in a vehicle, or liquor readily available to the driver (in the front seat) are offences.

The star was dressed down for her run to the store, where she also picked up a balloon.

The Wayne's World actress had on a beige jacket over a white T-shirt with olive green khakis and blue sneakers.

And The Temp star added a brown crossbody purse and a grey cap with her hair back.

The former cover girl has not been looking healthy for the past several years with a fuller face and a larger midsection.

One bag: Before she got in her car, she was seen with a cart and one brown bag

Her attire: The Wayne's World actress had on a beige jacket over a white T-shirt with olive green khakis and blue sneakers. She added a brown crossbody purse and a grey cap

Slow going: Lara, who flashed a tattoo on her inner ankle, did not appear to be in a rush

A long break: She has not starred in a movie since 2014 but has been seen at events

Needed an accessory: The TV vet would have done well with the help of a belt

IS IT LEGAL TO DRINK IN A CAR? In the state of California, it is illegal to drink in a car or have an open alcohol container in the car. It is not only illegal for a driver to consume an alcoholic beverage while in a car - whether it is parked or not - but it is also illegal for a passenger to drink in a car. It's called unlawful consumption. Under the Liquor Licence Act, having an open liquor container in a vehicle, or liquor readily available to the driver (in the front seat) are offences. It is also considered unlawful to sleep off the alcohol in a parked car if the person has a key to the car on them. And empty bottles that used to contain alcohol that are being transported to a recycling facility cannot be carried in the car but can be placed in the trunk.


Boyle did look better in October at the 15th Annual LA County Walk To Defeat ALS.

She wore a T-shirt on Team Winsor Pilates. Pilates instructor Mari Winsor, whose celebrity clients have included Miley Cyrus, was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in 2013 and told People last year that she was stepping down from her studios.

Lara gave an interview to The Hollywood Reporter while at the ALS event.

The star was asked whether she was ever mistreated in her career, in light of the many allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein.

'Oh, all the time. All the time! It happens all the time,' she replied.

'I looked at it on two levels: Do I want to flip burgers, or do I want to put up with someone not being appropriate with me? I chose the other side.

'It still stays with you. You still remember things that were not quite appropriate, but you move on and that's all you can do I guess.

'I support all the actresses that have come forward.'

The publication also asked how she felt these days.

'I'm an actress, nothing is personal. It's all out in the open,' she said with a laugh.

Born in Iowa, Lara moved to California to work as a child actress in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day off.

No smiles: The Where The Day Takes You actress didn't seem to be in the best of spirits even though she carried a balloon

Time to go: The red carpet vet seemed to struggle with her keys a bit; she also flashed her gold wedding band

She then went on to appear in Amerika in 1987 then Dead Poets Society in 1989.

She became famous when she landed the role of Donna Hayward in Twin Peaks from 1990 until 1991.

In the 1990s she appeared in several movies including Threesome, Afterglow, then returned to TV with The Practice in 1997.

She started young: Born in Iowa, Lara moved to California to work as a child actress in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off

A new look: Boyle's face has appeared different in recent years with some people asking if she has had plastic surgery

Hiding her figure: The looker wore baggy clothes; in the 1990s she often stepped out in tight dresses

In 2002 she had luck in movies again opposite Will Smith in Men In Black II then went on to work in Huff.

But in 2005 she was back to TV with Las Vegas with Josh Duhamel and Molly Sims.

In 2009 she was in Baby On Board then later in Life Is Hot In Cracktown.

Her first big TV show: With Sheryl Lee and James Marshal in Twin Peaks in 1990

Her second big TV show: On The Practice with Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco and Lisa Gay Hamilton

Her last big role was 2014 in Lucky Dog.

Her love life has had its ups and downs.

Boyle was in a relationship with Twin Peaks costar Kyle MacLachlan from 1990 to 1992.

She wed John Patrick Dee III in 1996, and divorced two years later.

Her husband: The icon with Donald Ray Thomas at a MS event in LA in 2007

Two much: Later, Boyle dated A Few Good Men actor Nicholson, who is 33 years her senior. And she was linked to Just Shoot Me actor David Spade

Later, Boyle dated A Few Good Men actor Nicholson, who is 33 years her senior.

They went public with their romance at the 1999 Emmys, and remained together until the end of 2000.

And she was linked to Just Shoot Me actor David Spade.

Her current husband is Donald Ray Thomas II, a real-estate investor, whom she married in 2006 in Texas.