Nicollette Sheridan showed off her toned body

Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan hit Malibu beach in a tiny black string bikini which revealed a body that would put women half her age in the shade.

The actress, who is just weeks away from turning 45, looked lean and toned as she strutted along the sand yesterday with her trademark confidence.

Body of work: Nicollette Sheridan showed off her toned body while enjoying a day at Malibu beach yesterday



Itsy bitsy: The Desperate Housewives star slipped into a string bikini for the occasion

Nicollette is back on the prowl again after splitting from singer Michael Bolton following a two year engagement.

The actress and 55-year-old crooner decided to go their separate ways in August, with Bolton saying last month that they 'remain friends'.

The couple originally dated for five years in the mid 90s, before splitting in 1997.

After the Sussex-born actress ended her engagement to Swedish personal trainer, Nicklas Söderblom in 2005, she resumed her relationship with Bolton.

The couple announced their engagement in March 2006.

Puppy love: Newly single Nicollette was joined by a loyal canine companion