Denise Richards
Denise Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Denise Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality. Born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, she rose to prominence in the late 1990s with roles in films such as Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough. She is also recognized for her appearances in television and reality series, including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Early life
Denise Lee Richards was born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, and grew up in the Chicago area. She began her career as a model before moving into acting.
Acting career
Richards rose to prominence in the late 1990s through film roles in Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough. Her breakthrough came with Wild Things (1998) and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
Personal life
She was married to actor Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006 and later to Aaron Phypers from 2018 until their separation or divorce proceedings in 2025. She has three daughters: Sami, Lola, and Eloise. Two of her daughters are with Charlie Sheen, and she adopted one daughter as a single mother.
Television work
In addition to films, Richards has appeared in television and reality series, including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.
Key facts
- Richards was born in Downers Grove, Illinois, and began her career as a model before moving into acting.
- Her breakthrough came with Wild Things (1998) and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
- She was married to actor Charlie Sheen and later to Aaron Phypers.
- She has three daughters: Sami, Lola, and Eloise.
- She has also worked in television and reality programming, including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Richards is widely known in Canada through mainstream film and television distribution, especially for "The World Is Not Enough," a James Bond film with broad Canadian audience recognition.
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000612/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, spouse history, children, and major film credits including Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denise_RichardsSupports: Biography overview, film breakthrough, marriage history, and number of children.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/denise-richards/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse information, and early career notes including Wild Things.
- AARP — https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/denise-richards-interview/Supports: Family details including daughters and reference to Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.
- Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denise_RichardsSupports: Wild Things role and note on her reality series.
- Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/denise-richards.htmlSupports: Film credits, children, marriage history, and broad career summary.
- Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/denise-richards-ageSupports: Secondary net worth estimate, but not a high-authority source for verification.
- Bored Panda — https://www.boredpanda.com/denise-richards-bio-and-career-highlights/Supports: Secondary net worth estimate, but not a high-authority source for verification.