Tessa Thompson puffs on a cigarette while out for lunch with a friend in NYC

Tessa Thompson looked to be in a cheery mood on Wednesday afternoon.

The actress, 37, had a huge smile on her face as she enjoyed lunch with a friend at Frenchette restaurant in New York City.

Thompson made headlines recently after photos obtained by MailOnline showed her getting very cozy with Taika Waititi and his girlfriend Rita Ora at the director’s home in Sydney.

Cheery: Tessa Thompson looked to be in a cheery mood on Wednesday afternoon in NYC

For her outing on Wednesday, Tessa put on a stylish display in a pair of geometric trousers and an oversized striped button down shirt.

She wore her top slightly tucked into her waistband and slipped her feet into a pair of platform mules to complete the look.

Thompson accessorized her ensemble with a pair of frameless shades, as well as several choker necklaces. 

The Thor: Ragnarok star had her raven hair tied up into a bun and secured with a black bandana.

Style inspiration: For her outing on Wednesday, Tessa put on a stylish display in a pair of geometric trousers and an oversized striped button down shirt

Retro: She wore her top slightly tucked into her waistband and slipped her feet into a pair of platform mules to complete the look

She carried the majority of her belongings in a backpack, while keeping her cellphone and a pack of cigarettes in hand.

After dining, Tessa was seen smoking a cigarette as she crossed a busy street with a slew of fellow New Yorkers.

Thompson’s lunch date comes just a little over a week after pictures obtained by MailOnline showed her cozying up to Rita Ora and Taika Waititi following an all-night party at Taika’s home in Sydney.

Three is NOT a crowd: Thompson made headlines recently after photos obtained by DailyMail.com showed her getting very cozy with director Taika Waititi and his girlfriend Rita Ora at his home in Sydney; Rita and Taika pictured 

In the snaps, the trio appeared to be in great spirits as they wrapped their arms around each other and beamed smiles over al fresco drinks. 

It was a busy day for the actress as on the same day, she was also spotted locking lips with model Zac Stenmark, reports Page Six.

The duo were seen passionately kissing and laughing as they enjoyed a stroll together in Sydney, with Zac even spotted lifting Tessa’ sunglasses so that he could gaze into her eyes.

Kiss kiss: It was a busy day for the actress as on the same day, she was also spotted locking lips with model Zac Stenmark (Pictured in 2020)

PDA: The duo were seen passionately kissing and laughing as they enjoyed a stroll together in Sydney (Zac is pictured here with his twin brother, Jordan [left])

After the photos of Rita, Tessa, and Taika were published, it was reported that Waititi received a dressing down by Marvel bosses. 

According to the Daily Telegraph, Marvel executives were left vastly unimpressed after seeing images of the Thor director, 45, cuddling up with the two women.

Both Rita and Tessa were in Sydney filming scenes for the Kiwi filmmaker’s upcoming Thor sequel Love and Thunder. 

Reprimand? After the photos of Rita, Tessa, and Taika were published, it was reported that Waititi received a dressing down by Marvel bosses; Taika pictured in April 

The publication claimed that Taika’s display also ruffled feathers among the bosses at Marvel’s parent company Disney. 

‘Not exactly the image they’re looking to project in relation to one of their biggest franchises,’ a Thor: Love and Thunder production insider told the publication. 

The insider claimed that, while Taika is known for being a ‘party animal’, the photos ‘crossed a line’ for company bosses.

Back to work: Tessa is busy filming Thor: Love and Thunder at Sydney’s Fox Studios, alongside co-stars Chris Hemsworth (left), Christian Bale, Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo (right)