American actress Denise Richards was born on 17th February 1971 in Illinois, America. And in 1999, she started acting by appearing in a music video. After this, she made her acting career in the same year by performing in TV series called “Life goes on.”
She made her debut in the movies like Loaded Weapon 1 and later continued doing TV shows and low-budget movies in the 1990s. The career Denise began to turn stable as she gained an enormous international reputation in 1990, which helped her bag more films like Valentine’s Empire, love actually, Starship Troopers, the world is not enough, and many more.
In addition, she earned an enormous reputation within the television industry and appeared in several shows like twisted, blue mountain state, love, and secrets. Her television credits include Paramount Network’s sitcom Blue Mountain State, ABC Family’s series Twisted, and CBS’ soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Table of Contents
Early Life and Family
Richards was born in Downers Grove, Illinois. She is the daughter of Joni, the owner of a coffee shop, and Irv Richards, a telephone engineer. Irv’s father’s surname was Reichert. Richards’ mother passed away from cancer in November 2007. Michelle is Richards’ younger sister, and they both grew up in Downers Grove and Mokena, Illinois. As a child, Richards was the only girl on her baseball team.
When Richards was 15, her family moved to Oceanside, California. She began working as a model after graduating from El Camino High School in 1989. Richards traveled to cities like Paris, New York, and Tokyo for photo shoots and commercials. Her high school yearbook said she was voted “best looking” student. Richards was brought up in a Catholic family.
Personal Details
- Full Name: Denise Richards
- Date of Birth: 17th February 1971
- Age: 49 Years
- Nationality: American
- Eye color: Blue
- Horoscope: Aquarius
- Hair color: Light Brown
- Spouse/Boyfriend: Charlie Sheen (m. 2002–2006) and Aaron Phypers (m. 2018).
Body Measurements
- Height: 5 Feet and 6 Inches or (168cm)
- Weight: 56 Kg or (124 pounds)
- Body Measurements: 37-24-34 inches or (94-61-86 cm)
- Bra size: 34 C
- Shoe size: 7.5 US
Personal Life
Denise became engaged to American actor Charlie Sheen on 26 December 2001 and hitched him on 15 June 2002. The duo has two daughters together, Sam J. Sheen and Lola Rose Sheen.
In March 2005, Denise filed for divorce from Sheen while she was pregnant with their second daughter. She pursued a restraining order against her husband, alleging death threats against her. On 30 November 2006, the divorce was finalized.
In June 2011, Denise adopted a third daughter as a single parent whose name is Eloise Joni Richards. Eloise’s middle name honors Denise’s late mother.
In December 2017, Denise started dating Aaron Phypers. On 8 September 2018, Denise and Phypers were married in Malibu, California. In May 2019, Denise disclosed that Phypers is adopting her youngest daughter, Eloise.
Career
Denise Richards began her career as a fashion model, working for various magazines and brands in the 1990s. Her striking looks and presence helped her gain recognition in the modeling world.
Denise Richards transitioned to acting and made her film debut in the 1993 movie “Loaded Weapon 1.” She appeared in various films during the 1990s, including “Starship Troopers” (1997) and “Wild Things” (1998), which garnered her significant attention.
Her most recognized roles are Carmen Ibanez in Starship Troopers (1997), and Bond girl Christmas Jones in The World Is Not Enough (1999). She has also appeared in films Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), Valentine (2001), Undercover Brother (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Love Actually (2003), and Madea’s Witness Protection (2012).
In addition to her film roles, Denise Richards has appeared in numerous television shows. She joined the cast of the popular TV series “Friends” for a guest role and played a recurring character on the show “Spin City.”
Furthermore, her television roles include Paramount Network’s sitcom Blue Mountain State (2010–2011), ABC Family’s mystery-thriller series Twisted (2013–2014) and CBS’ soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (2019–present).
Denise Richards has also ventured into reality television. She appeared on the reality show “Denise Richards: It’s Complicated,” which aired from 2008 to 2009, and Bravo’s reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2019–2020, 2023). In 2011, Richards published a memoir, The Real Girl Next Door, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
Net Worth and Awards
Denise Richards has an estimated net worth of around $12 million as of December 2023. This amount is derived from her earnings from various sources, including her career in film, television, modeling, and other business ventures.
Moreover, Denise Richards received critical acclaim and humorous criticism throughout her career. She was nominated for “Favorite Female Newcomer” at the 1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards and “Best Kiss” at the 1999 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Further, she was nominated for “Favorite Actress – Action” at the 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. However, she won a “Worst Supporting Actress” award at the Golden Raspberry Awards in the same year and was nominated for “Worst Screen Couple.”
FAQs
What happened to Denise Richards?
In a case of road rage in Los Angeles, She was the target of gunfire.
Are Denise Richards and Aaron still married?
Denise and her husband Aaron Phypers once again showed why they are a couple to look up to by taking a romantic selfie on the beach.
How much is her net worth?
Denise Richards, an American actress widely regarded as the best in the world, reportedly has a net worth of $15 million.
What did Aaron say to Denise Richards?
Denise told Aaron, “Don’t say a word” as they walked away. We’re being filmed.” Denise told Aaron, 48, more than once not to talk while the cameras were rolling, but Aaron said, “Don’t tell me what to say. I will break your f——— hand.
