Career Timeline of Denise Richards: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Denise Richards, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Denise Richards is an American actress, television personality, and model. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in films such as Starship Troopers (1997), Wild Things (1998), and The World Is Not Enough (1999), where she played Bond girl Christmas Jones. While her performance in the James Bond film received mixed reviews, it significantly elevated her mainstream profile and visibility in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 2004: Playboy pictorial

In December 2004, Denise Richards posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, five months after giving birth.

July 2006: Jane Magazine Pictorial

In July 2006, Denise Richards posed semi-nude for Jane magazine to raise money for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation.

March 14, 2007: Max Factor Salutes Hollywood Fashion Show

On March 14, 2007, Denise Richards walked the runway at the "Max Factor Salutes Hollywood" fashion show in Hollywood.

2009: Best Friends Animal Society projects

Since 2009, Denise Richards has worked with Best Friends Animal Society on several projects, including its Pup My Ride program.

2010: Belle Parish Fashion Show

In 2010, Denise Richards walked the runway for Ali Landry and Annie Kate Pons's fashion line, Belle Parish's fashion show.

2011: Charity Fashion Shows

In 2011, Denise Richards walked the runway for charity fashion shows, such as Susan G. Komen's 8th Annual Fashion For The Cure, Clothes Off Your Back Benefit and The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall Collections.

January 2012: ShoeDazzle Collaboration

In January 2012, Denise Richards launched her first collaboration with fashion subscription service ShoeDazzle to design the "Eloise" heel and raised over $15,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association.

December 2012: Shoe Design Program for Charity

In December 2012, Denise Richards designed two shoes for ShoeDazzle as part of their Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity, with profits going to the Kidney Cancer Association.

2012: Appearances in Each Other's Shows

By mid-2012, Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen were on good terms; in 2012, Sheen made a cameo appearance in her movie Madea's Witness Protection, while Richards appeared in Sheen's television series Anger Management.

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2012: The Flex Belt Infomercial

In 2012, Denise Richards appeared in an infomercial for the abdominal muscle toner "The Flex Belt" alongside Adrianne Curry, Lisa Rinna and Janet Evans.

2012: Self-Titled Fragrance Launch

In Spring 2012, Denise Richards launched her self-titled fragrance.

2013: Oro Gold Cosmetics Brand Ambassador

In 2013, Denise Richards became the brand ambassador for Oro Gold Cosmetics.

2014: Save Them All Campaign

In 2014, Denise Richards promoted Best Friends Animal Society's Save Them All campaign.

November 2015: Thanksgiving Volunteering

In November 2015, Denise Richards and her daughters spent Thanksgiving volunteering and serving food for homeless families.

2017: Urban Home Commercials

In 2017, Denise Richards appeared in furniture brand Urban Home's commercials and advertising campaigns.

June 2018: Brave Beginnings PSA Campaign

In June 2018, Denise Richards joined The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's summer theatrical PSA campaign to benefit Brave Beginnings, filming a public service announcement that was played at movie theaters nationwide.

September 2019: New York Fashion Week

In September 2019, Denise Richards walked the runway for Kyle Richards's and Shahida Clayton's new clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.

November 2019: Denise Richards Announces Skincare Line

In November 2019, Denise Richards announced that she had developed a skincare line with CBme Beauty.

April 15, 2020: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 10 Premiere

On April 15, 2020, Denise Richards returned for the tenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

July 10, 2020: Money Plane Release

On July 10, 2020, the film Money Plane, in which Denise Richards appeared, was released to video-on-demand services by Quiver Distribution.

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September 4, 2020: Switched Release

On September 4, 2020, the film Switched, in which Denise Richards played Victoria Sharp, was released.

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September 10, 2020: Denise Richards Leaves The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

On September 10, 2020, Denise Richards' representative confirmed that she would be leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after two seasons.

August 28, 2021: Killer Cheer Mom Release

On August 28, 2021, Denise Richards played Amanda in Lifetime's thriller film Killer Cheer Mom.

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June 2022: Joins OnlyFans

In June 2022, Denise Richards joined OnlyFans as a content creator, supporting her daughter Sami. She believes the platform empowers creators to own their content.

November 15, 2024: Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

On November 15, 2024, Fox announced that Denise Richards would be a contestant on the third season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

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March 2025: Denise Richards & Her Wild Things Series Launch

In March 2025, Denise Richards starred in Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, a reality television series focusing on her and her family for Bravo that launched on E!.

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