True BROOD: TV star star Anna Paquin enjoys quality family time with husband and children in New York's trendy East Village

Their on-screen alter-egos are rarely seen in daylight due to their blood-sucking tendencies.

But, in real life, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are every inch the normal couple as they stroll through New York with their twins, Poppy and Charlie.

The stars of the hit HBO vampire drama True Blood were spotted in Manhattan's trendy East Village, where they live.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer enjoy the cold New York weather out with their twins, Poppy and Charlie, in the East Village

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer enjoy the cold New York weather out with their twins, Poppy and Charlie, in the East Village

Wearing matching his-and-her leather-effect jackets, the couple looked cool - but warm - as they stepped out in New York's increasingly chilly weather.

Sporting dramatic sunglasses and a simple black T-shirt, Anna channeled a rock-chick vibe with black ankle boots and skinny, distressed jeans.

The Oscar winner pulled her blonde hair back into a simple ponytail and opted to forgo any makeup.

The acclaimed actress looked cool in her leather-effect jacket and Dame Edna-style sunglasses

The acclaimed actress looked cool in her leather-effect jacket and Dame Edna-style sunglasses

Meanwhile, Stephen wrapped up in a navy blue scarf, a khaki green T-shirt and grey jeans with turn-ups. He off-set the look with a pair of brown walking shoes.

Adorably, their children sat side-by-side in a two-seater pram and looked content.

Good times: The family are seen laughing and joking as they walk through New York's trendy district

Good times: The family are seen laughing and joking as they walk through New York's trendy district

Co-stars: Ryan Kwanten and Anna Paquin in a scene from hit US TV series True Blood

Co-stars: Ryan Kwanten and Anna Paquin in a scene from hit US TV series True Blood

The happy couple, who met on the set of the smash-hit series, laughed and joked as they spent the day relaxing before returning to a hectic work schedule.

The pair will both return for the seventh and final season of True Blood, set to air in Summer 2014.

Anna will next be seen on the big screen in X-Men: Days of Future Past, were she will play the role of the mutant Rogue.

The film is due for release in May 2014.

In action: Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin shoot a bloody scene whilst in character

In action: Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin shoot a bloody scene whilst in character

Family affair: Both Anna and Stephen appear to be in fashion sync as they wear his-and-her leather-effect jackets

Family affair: Both Anna and Stephen appear to be in fashion sync as they wear his-and-her leather-effect jackets