Jane Lynch, 63, makes rare public appearance with screenwriter wife Jennifer Cheyne, 62, as they step out for lunch date at new Montecito hotspot

Actress Jane Lynch and wife Jennifer Cheyne were seen together on a lunch date, in a rare public outing for the famously private couple. 

The pair, who married in Santa Barbara in 2021, live in the idyllic yet star-studded seaside town of Montecito but are hardly spotted side by side in public. 

In fact, the Glee star, 63, can sometimes be seen grabbing a coffee at Pierre LaFond or lunch at Tre Lune, but is usually alone or accompanied by pals and fellow locals like Ellen DeGeneres. 

Lynch and Cheyne, 62, a screenwriter, have attended events together but their real private lives have for the most part remained just that, private. 

Jane Lynch and wife Jennifer Cheyne were spotted in a rare appearance together during a lunch date in Montecito last week 

The Glee star, 63, was all smiles as she was snapped leaving the restaurant with her partner

The couple tied the knot in 2021 and have been based in the ritzy seaside enclave of Montecito, where the actress is often seen out on her own 

But last week DailyMail.com spotted the five-time Emmy winner with her longtime partner having lunch at the new hotspot Lilac Montecito on Coast Village Road.

The couple had a picturesque window seat and enjoyed their lunch at the café that boasts gluten free baked goods and other delicacies.

The two enjoyed a gourmet lunch at new local hotspot, Lilac Montecito

After an hour the two left and headed back to their car, with the actress flashing a smile as she was photographed on the street. 

'Only use the good photos okay?' she joked.

Despite playing villainous characters like Sue Sylvester on Glee from 2009 to 2015, Jane is well known around Montecito for being one of the few friendly celebrities to bump into since moving to the seaside enclave in late 2020.

Jane and Jennifer had reportedly enjoyed day trips from Los Angeles to Montecito when they were dating and wondered, why not live here full time?

Public records seen by DailyMail.com reveal that they purchased a two-story farmhouse style three-bed, three-bath home with over 2,000 square feet for $3.2million just blocks away from the beach on September 17, 2020. 

On November 4 of the following year, they were married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse with Cheyne's son Harry officiating the union. 

Despite playing villainous characters on television, Lynch is well known around Montecito for being one of the few friendly celebrities to bump into 

Public records seen by DailyMail.com reveal the couple purchased a two-story farmhouse style three-bed, three-bath home with over 2,000 square feet for $3.2million in 2020 

Lynch was previously married to first wife Lara Embry (left) for four years until 2014. She tied the knot with Cheyne in November 2021 with Cheyne's son Harry officiating the union at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

It marked Jane's second marriage, with the first being to Lara Embry from 2010 to 2014.

This one seems like a keeper with Jane raving over her wife's skills in fixing up their new home.

In 2020 she told People magazine: 'We work so well and we're really grateful that we found each other. She figures out how to deal with everything. 

'She's like, "I don't need to hire a handyman".' 

'Although she's feminine and soft, she's got a thing of tools that she brings out and she can fix almost anything, plumbing, loose shutters, and our air conditioner. She has a patience for detail.'

However, no one should find it odd that the couple spends many of their days apart.

Jane has said: 'We have our own routines and separate spaces to retreat to within our home. But then we'll have coffee together in the morning or meet up for a meal.'