'Modern Family' actress Shelley Long spotted on leisurely stroll with pet Chihuahua in LA

"Modern Family" and "Cheers" actress Shelley Long was seen walking with her Chihuahua in Los Angeles.

The star, who isn't often photographed publicly, kept her outfit simple, wearing a blue shirt, grey jacket, Nike sneakers, long socks and cuffed grey jeans. Her iconic blonde hair fell over her shoulders and she also donned stylish clear-rimmed glasses. 'Modern Family' alum Shelley Long was spotted walking her dog in Los Angeles. (Coleman-Rayner) During her outing, the star stopped for a rest on a bench. (Coleman-Rayner) Along for the ride was her pet Chihuahua. (Coleman-Rayner) Long kept her wardrobe simple, wearing a t-shirt, jacket and jeans. (Coleman-Rayner) The 'Cheers' star is reportedly not seen much in public. (Coleman-Rayner) The last time Long was photographed in public was April 2019. (Coleman-Rayner) Long rose to fame playing Diane Chambers on 'Cheers.' (Coleman-Rayner) The actress appeared in the sitcom from 1982-1987. (Coleman-Rayner) Long reprised her role on the show a handful of times for guest appearances. (Coleman-Rayner) Long also played Diane in several episodes of 'Fraiser,' a spin-off starring Kelsey Grammer. (Coleman-Rayner) Grammer was also a cast member of 'Cheers,' which also starred Ted Danson, Rhea Pearlman, George Wendt, Woody Harrelson and Kirstie Alley. (Coleman-Rayner) 'Cheers' would continue for several years without Long, running from 1982-1993. (Coleman-Rayner) In recent years, Long become known for guest starring in 'Modern Family.' (Coleman-Rayner) On the hit sitcom, she played DeDe Pritchett, ex-wife to Jay, who was played by Ed O'Neill, another sitcom star of the 1980s. (Coleman-Rayner) 'Modern Family' also saw Long play mother to Claire and Mitch, with whom she shared complicated relationships. (Coleman-Rayner) DeDe's death was a plot point in a later season of 'Modern Family.' (Coleman-Rayner) Long appeared in eight episodes of 'Modern Family.' (Coleman-Rayner) The star now reportedly lives in a $1.3 million condo in Los Angeles. (Coleman-Rayner) Specifically, Long lives in an area known as Pacific Palisades, where she's lived since her 2004 divorce. (Coleman-Rayner) Long was married twice. One marriage ended in the 1970s, while the second lasted from 1981-2004. (Coleman-Rayner) The actress shares a daughter with her second husband, Bruce Tyson. (Coleman-Rayner) In recent years, Long hasn't been seen out-and-about much, locals say. (Coleman-Rayner) However, she's kept up a stable acting career. (Coleman-Rayner) Most recently, she appeared in the film 'The Cleaner' earlier this year. (Coleman-Rayner) In 2018, she made her final 'Modern Family' appearance and starred in the Christmas made-for-TV movie 'The Christmas Trap.' (Coleman-Rayner) Several of Long's recent projects have been holiday-themed TV movies. (Coleman-Rayner) She's appeared in such films as 'Holiday Road Trip,' 'Merry In-Laws' and 'The Dog Who Saved the Holidays.' (Coleman-Rayner)

During her stroll, Long took a moment to rest and take in the fresh air on a bench while her pup sniffed around patiently.