Denise Richards smiling with long blonde hair and makeup in an outdoor nighttime setting for bio and career highlights.

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Denise Richards

Born

February 17, 1971

Died
Birthplace

Downers Grove, Illinois, US

Age

55 Years Old

Horoscope

Aquarius

Who Is Denise Richards?

Denise Lee Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality known for her vibrant onscreen presence. Her diverse career spans iconic film roles and a significant impact on reality television.

She first captivated audiences with her role in the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things, a performance that quickly established her as a prominent figure in Hollywood. Richards later expanded her reach into unscripted television.

Full NameDenise Lee Richards
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 5 inches (166 cm)
Relationship StatusDivorcing Aaron Phypers
Net Worth$6 million
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityGerman, French-Canadian, Irish, English, Welsh, and distant Dutch
EducationEl Camino High School
FatherIrv Richards
MotherJoni Richards
SiblingsMichelle Richards
KidsSam Katherine Sheen, Lola Rose Sheen, Eloise Joni Richards

Early Life and Education

Growing up in Downers Grove, Illinois, Denise Richards shared her early years with her younger sister Michelle, with her father Irv working as a telephone engineer and her mother Joni owning a coffee shop. Her childhood included a unique detail: she was the only girl on her baseball team.

At age 15, Richards moved with her family to Oceanside, California, where she attended El Camino High School, graduating in 1989. After her high school years, she pursued a modeling career before transitioning into acting.

Notable Relationships

Denise Richards has navigated a series of high-profile relationships, including her marriage to actor Charlie Sheen and, more recently, her union with Aaron Phypers, from whom she is currently divorcing.

Richards shares two daughters, Sam Katherine Sheen and Lola Rose Sheen, with Charlie Sheen, with whom she co-parents. She also adopted a third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards, as a single parent, whom Aaron Phypers began the process of adopting.

Career Highlights

Denise Richards cemented her acting career with roles in the 1997 science fiction film Starship Troopers and the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things, both of which gained her widespread attention. She later became a Bond girl, portraying Christmas Jones in the 1999 James Bond film The World Is Not Enough.

Beyond film, Richards launched into reality television with Denise Richards: It’s Complicated and later joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She also became a New York Times Best Seller with her 2011 memoir, The Real Girl Next Door.

Signature Quote

“There were many times that I got discouraged when I didn’t get a role, but I loved what I was doing so much, it was this love that kept me motivated. I had a passion for acting, and I wouldn’t give up.”

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