EXCLUSIVE: Kate Walsh, 53, looks sensational as she shows off her toned legs and flat center while frolicking around the beach in Perth with a mystery man

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She had a busy 2020, starring in two of Netflix's favorite shows of the year.

And Kate Walsh, 53, enjoyed some well-deserved down time as she started 2021, seen soaking in the sun while on the beach of her adopted hometown of Perth, Australia on Tuesday.

The California-born actress, who was featured in The Umbrella Academy and Emily In Paris, certainly looked like she was enjoying herself, slipping into a slinky black bikini which showed off her toned figure as she tanned and flirted with a handsome companion.

Fun in the sun: Kate Walsh, 53, looked like a 10 while enjoying a beach day in Perth, Australia with a handsome male friend on Tuesday

All eyes on you: The Grey's Anatomy alum slipped into a slinky black bikini while spending time with a male companion

The Grey's Anatomy alum offered up a generous hint of cleavage in her sexy black suit, which featured a classic triangle top that accentuated her flat tummy with an extra tie around the center.

Continuing to show some skin, the Private Practice star donned tie-side bottoms with a cheeky Brazilian cut at back. 

She drew even more attention to her decolletage with her accessories, letting a few delicate chain necklaces sweep into her cleavage. The rest of her additions with more practical, consisting of a white terry cloth bucket hat, square sunglasses and a pair of diamond studs.

Seeing as it was high summer Down Under, Walsh was happy to take a dip in the ocean, ditching her accessories to cool off.

Toned and tan: As she emerged from the sea, leftover droplets of ocean highlighted the definition of her long legs 

Very friendly: Kate looked very friendly with a bearded fellow, who she seemed to match towels with

Classic: The California-born talent offered up a generous hint of cleavage in her sexy black suit, which featured a classic triangle top that accentuated her flat tummy with an extra tie around the center

Making a splash: Seeing as it was high summer Down Under, Walsh was happy to take a dip in the ocean, ditching her accessories to cool off

Bottom's up: Continuing to show some skin, the Private Practice star donned tie-side bottoms with a cheeky Brazilian cut at back

The star waded into the water and dunked herself under the surface, not worried about wetting her rich, brunette locks. As she emerged from the sea, leftover droplets of ocean highlighted the definition of her long legs. 

Kate made her way back to the sand where she touched base with a bearded male friend. After a bit of chatting, the duo decided to lay down their towels and soak in the afternoon rays.

The pair looked close as she laid back on her towel and leaned on his shoulder. At another point the Umbrella Academy actress placed her hand on his back affectionately.

After getting their fill of the sun Kate and company picked up their matching towels, shoes and other beach supplies and called it a day. 

Close: After hopping out of the water, Kate reconnected with her male friend, putting a tender hand on his back as they walked 

Lean on me: The pair looked close as she laid back on her towel and leaned on his shoulder

Pat on the back: At another point the Umbrella Academy actress placed her hand on his back affectionately

Mystery man: Though it was unclear who Kate's pal was, she seemed to be having a great time

Heading out: After getting their fill of the sun Kate and company picked up their matching towels, shoes and other beach supplies and called it a day

Though it was unclear who Walsh's pal was, she seemed to be having a great time.

The star has likely been making new friends since deciding to relocate to Australia after finding herself 'stuck' in the Southern Hemisphere after pandemic lockdowns began take hold while she was vacationing down under back in March.

And she's quickly fallen for the country. 

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about her new love affair with Australia, the actress explained: 'I didn't really want to go back to New York in the middle of a pandemic when it was pretty gnarly to say the least.

New friends: The star has likely been making new friends since deciding to relocate to Australia after finding herself 'stuck' in the Southern Hemisphere after pandemic lockdowns began take hold while she was vacationing down under back in March

Happy accident: Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about her new love affair with Australia, the actress explained: 'I didn't really want to go back to New York in the middle of a pandemic when it was pretty gnarly to say the least'

'I couldn't go home initially, and now that I can, I don't really fancy going back. When I have my own mother saying don't come home, my 86-year-old mum… we are in a very challenging time!'

Claiming to have found a new 'passion project', Kate revealed her plans to help bolster Australia's local film industry after it suffered enormously due to global pandemic.

The Grey's Anatomy star recently told 2GB's Jim Wilson she felt 'very grateful' to be in Australia during the COVID-19 crisis.

'Honestly, I feel very lucky,' she said. 'It's kind of a crazy situation: it's like being in an alternate reality compared to the rest of the world.'

Grey's Anatomy is available to stream on Stan in Australia

Rooted: 'I couldn't go home initially, and now that I can, I don't really fancy going back. When I have my own mother saying don't come home, my 86-year-old mum… we are in a very challenging time!' she said

Invested: Claiming to have found a new 'passion project', Kate revealed her plans to help bolster Australia's local film industry after it suffered enormously due to global pandemic