It's a familiar situation and it seems not even celebrities are immune.

Marcia Cross and husband Tom Mahoney spent a romantic afternoon strolling hand in hand around the Cross Creek market area.

But when nature called, it appeared the actress couldn't wait to go to the restroom.

Bathroom emergency: Marcia Cross can't wait for the  ladies to become available

Seeing the ladies restroom occupied, she didn't hesitate to jump into the men's.

Moments later, a relieved Marcia emerged from the men's to happily go about her day.

A casually dressed Marcia was wearing a necklace depicting the Hindu god Shiva around her neck and then suffered a bout of 'bad hair' as the wind got hold of it.

Crossed wires: The actress emerges from the men's in relief

The desperate housewife, who plays BreeHodge on the Channel 4 show, has been enjoying some well-earned time off after wrapping the latest series of her hit US show.

The finale, which has already aired in the US, flashes forward five years, offering viewers a glimpse into the future lives of the Wisteria Lane residents.

Next season promises to be eventful for her character Bree, who, says Cross, makes "a big leap."

She's gone out into the world and she's become a bit of a success."

Happy couple: Marcia Cross and husband Tom Mahoney in Malibu yesterday