It's a tough life! Denise Richards shows off her bikini body as she frolics around the pool... and it's all for the photographer of course

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

PUBLISHED: 12:33, 26 September 2012 | UPDATED: 13:22, 26 September 2012

She is no stranger to striking a pose in a bikini and it appears that is the most taxing task for Denise Richards.

The 41-year-old actress was doing what she does best in her backyard in LA yesterday.

Denise showed off her impressive bikini body in a mulit-coloured striped two-piece as she relaxed in the sunshine.

How berry nice: Denise Richards was seen enjoying a bowl of berries

The blonde was seen taking a dip in the pool, playing in the rocks and enjoying a bowl of berries as she hammed things up for the photographer.

While the actress is clearly capable of posing for a catalogue-style cheesy shoot she has been busying herself with something requiring a little more skill.

Just relaxing: The 41-year-old actress was seen reclining at the edge of her pool

Making a splash: Denise was also seen playing with the waterfall before she jumped into the pool

How cheeky! The star had no problems showing off her pert derriere to the camera

Denise recently landed a role on teen show 90210 to mark its 100th episode and the actress has been posting a series of backstage shots to keep her fans up to date.

Having been cast on The CW series as 'a sexy, wealthy socialite', Denise portrays West Beverly High graduate Gwen, who heads an exclusive club that Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) wants to join.

That is, until she realises this women's group is just a grown-up version of a Mean Girls clique.