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, 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 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 Charlie Sheen at the estate of Spin City creator Gary David Goldberg.

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March 2005: Filing for Divorce from Sheen

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

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 Finalized

On November 30, 2006, Denise Richards's 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.

2009: Birth of Sheen's twin sons

In 2009, Charlie Sheen's twin sons were born to him and his wife Brooke Mueller.

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.

May 2010: Custody of Sam and Lola Surrendered to Richards

In May 2010, Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of their daughters Sam and Lola to Denise Richards, who wanted sole legal custody given 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, following a two-year adoption process. Her middle name honors Richards's deceased mother. Eloise has a rare chromosomal disorder, Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p, which affects her speech.

May 2013: Temporary Custody of Sheen's Twin Sons

In May 2013, Denise Richards was awarded temporary custody of the twin sons born in 2009 to Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller, after the children were removed from Mueller's home by child protective services due to concerns over drug use; this move was supported by Sheen.

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.

December 2017: Dating 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 and Aaron Phypers married in Malibu, California.

May 2019: Phypers Adopts Eloise

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

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.

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 Phypers

In July 2025, Denise Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, accusing him of repeated domestic violence, including physical assault, strangulation, multiple concussions, and death threats. She also alleged digital surveillance of her private communications, and one incident occurred in early July, shortly before Phypers filed for divorce.

August 2025: Court Hearing for Restraining Order

In August 2025, a court hearing is scheduled to determine whether a permanent restraining order will be issued to Denise Richards against Aaron Phypers.