Charlotte McDermott's Puppet Pal

Dylan McDermott and his youngest daughter, 4-year-old Charlotte, were spotted out and about in Santa Monica yesterday afternoon (February 12). Little Charlotte enjoyed a ride in her daddy's arms while she played with a pink finger puppet.

Recently, Dylan gushed about his life as a father:

When I get to be with my girls, that’s the best time of my life.

The proud dad does not, however, want his girls to follow in his footsteps, career wise. When asked if he’d like to see his daughters become actresses, he replied: "Oh, God, I hope not. Please."

The 48-year-old The Practice star is also dad to 13-year-old Collette with ex-wife, actress Shiva Rose.