Childhood and Education Journey of Denise Richards in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Denise Richards, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Denise Richards is an American actress, TV personality, and model who gained recognition for her roles in films such as *Starship Troopers* (1997), *Wild Things* (1998), and *The World Is Not Enough* (1999). Her portrayal of Christmas Jones in the James Bond film, while met with criticism, significantly elevated her mainstream profile in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 17, 1971: Denise Richards' Birth

On February 17, 1971, Denise Lee Richards was born in the United States. She is an American actress, TV personality, and model.

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1989: Graduation from El Camino High School

In 1989, Denise Richards graduated from El Camino High School and was voted best looking in her high school yearbook.

December 26, 2001: Engagement to Charlie Sheen

On December 26, 2001, Denise Richards became engaged to actor Charlie Sheen.

June 15, 2002: Marriage to Charlie Sheen

On June 15, 2002, Denise Richards married actor Charlie Sheen at the estate of Spin City creator Gary David Goldberg.

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March 2005: Divorce Filing and Restraining Order

In March 2005, while pregnant with their second child, Denise Richards filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen and sought a restraining order, alleging death threats against her.

April 19, 2006: Filing for Divorce

On April 19, 2006, Denise Richards filed formal legal papers seeking a divorce from Charlie Sheen under the laws of the state of California.

November 30, 2006: Divorce Finalization

On November 30, 2006, Denise Richards' divorce from Charlie Sheen was finalized, with Sheen ordered to stay 300 feet away from his ex-wife and their daughters, except during supervised visits.

November 2007: Death of Denise Richards' mother

In November 2007, Denise Richards' mother, Joni (née Braden), passed away from cancer.

2009: Birth of Sheen's twin sons

In 2009, Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller had twin sons, who were later under Denise Richards' temporary custody in May 2013.

2009: Involvement with Best Friends Animal Society

Since 2009, Denise Richards has been involved with Best Friends Animal Society, working on projects like the Pup My Ride program.

May 2010: Custody Surrender

In May 2010, Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of Sam and Lola to Denise Richards, who sought sole legal custody due to Sheen's "marital turmoil, sobriety issues, and criminal problems."

June 2011: Adoption of Eloise Joni Richards

In June 2011, Denise Richards adopted her third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards, as a single parent, honoring her deceased mother. Eloise was adopted at birth after a two-year process and has Monosomy 8p, a rare chromosomal disorder.

2012: Reconciliation with Charlie Sheen

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

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May 2013: Temporary Custody of Sheen's Twin Sons

In May 2013, Denise Richards was awarded temporary custody of Charlie Sheen's twin sons after they were removed from Brooke Mueller's home by child protective services.

2014: Save Them All Campaign Promotion

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.

December 2017: Start of Relationship with Aaron Phypers

In December 2017, Denise Richards began dating Aaron Phypers before his divorce from Nicollette Sheridan was finalized.

September 8, 2018: Marriage to Aaron Phypers

On September 8, 2018, Denise Richards married Aaron Phypers in Malibu, California.

May 2019: Adoption of Eloise by Phypers

In May 2019, Denise Richards announced that Aaron Phypers was adopting her youngest daughter, Eloise.

September 10, 2020: Departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

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

June 2022: Joins OnlyFans

In June 2022, Denise Richards joined OnlyFans as a content creator, in support of her daughter and believing in its creator-centric approach, earning a significant income. Tori Spelling later admitted to subscribing with a pseudonymous account.

July 7, 2025: Phypers Files for Divorce

On July 7, 2025, Aaron Phypers filed for divorce from Denise Richards in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as July 4.

July 2025: Restraining Order Against Aaron Phypers

In July 2025, Denise Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, accusing him of domestic violence, including physical assault, strangulation, concussions, death threats, and digital surveillance. One incident allegedly occurred in early July prior to the divorce filing.

August 2025: Court Hearing for Restraining Order

A court hearing is scheduled for August 2025 to determine whether a permanent restraining order will be issued for Denise Richards against Aaron Phypers, following allegations of domestic violence.