Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel rarely get to go out together since becoming parents.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

The couple welcomed son Silas in April and enjoyed a rare joint outing at the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's Respect Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday (23.09.15), where they joked that it was strange to spend time with people who "don't smell like poppy diapers".

Justin joked: "Thank you for allowing mommy and daddy to have a really good night out together. With adults. Honey, look around, this is what adults look like. They do exist! They don't smell like poopy diapers. ...some of you do."

Jessica quipped: " And we're okay with that!"

The couple - who got married in 2012 - were at the awards to receive their gong for Inspiration and

Justin went on to thank the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) for "starting a trend for change, a change that one day will make it possible for our own son to grow up and thrive in a world where ... all you have to do is be yourself".

Meanwhile, Justin claimed he doesn't think he's a "very good" father.

The 34-year-old singer has admitted he and Jessica, 33, are still trying to adapt to their lives as parents after welcoming their son Silas into the world six months ago.

Justin said: "My beautiful wife and I are a couple of new parents. We're not very good at it yet."