History of Denise Richards in Timeline
Denise Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality. She gained significant recognition for her roles in *Starship Troopers* (1997), *Wild Things* (1998), and the James Bond film *The World Is Not Enough* (1999). Despite mixed reviews, her portrayal of Bond girl Christmas Jones in the latter film marked a mainstream breakthrough in her career.
February 17, 1971: Denise Richards Born
On February 17, 1971, Denise Lee Richards was born in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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.
1991: Print ads for Bonne Bell cosmetics
In 1991, Denise Richards appeared in print ads for Bonne Bell cosmetics, marking an early point in her modeling career.
1992: Guest appearance in Beverly Hills, 90210
In 1992, Denise Richards made a guest appearance in Beverly Hills, 90210.
1993: Appearances in Loaded Weapon 1 and Against the Grain
In 1993, Denise Richards appeared in Loaded Weapon 1 and portrayed Ben Affleck's character's girlfriend in the short-lived drama series Against the Grain. She also made guest appearances in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Seinfeld.
1994: Appearances in Tammy and the T-Rex and Lookin' Italian
In 1994, Denise Richards appeared in Tammy and the T-Rex, Lookin' Italian and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
1995: Appearance in In the Blink of an Eye
In 1995, Denise Richards appeared in the made-for-TV movie In the Blink of an Eye.
1996: Guest-arc in Melrose Place
In 1996, Denise Richards had a guest-arc in Melrose Place.
1997: Role in Starship Troopers
In 1997, Denise Richards rose to prominence with a role in the science fiction film Starship Troopers.
1998: Role in Wild Things
In 1998, Denise Richards played a role in the erotic thriller film Wild Things, receiving praise for her portrayal of a manipulative villainess.
1999: Appearance in Drop Dead Gorgeous
In 1999, Denise Richards appeared in the comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous.
1999: Role in The World Is Not Enough
In 1999, Denise Richards starred in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. Her role as Christmas Jones marked a mainstream breakthrough, though it was also met with criticism.
1999: Ranked in Maxim's 50 Sexiest Women
In 1999, Denise Richards was ranked #9 in Maxim's 50 Sexiest Women.
December 26, 2001: Engagement to Charlie Sheen
On December 26, 2001, Denise Richards became engaged to actor Charlie Sheen.
2001: Guest Starring in Friends and Spin City
In 2001, Denise Richards guest-starred in Friends as Ross and Monica Geller's cousin, Cassie Geller and appeared in four episodes of Spin City.
2001: Appearance in Valentine
In 2001, Denise Richards starred in the slasher film Valentine.
2001: Ranked in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women and AskMen.com's 50 Most Beautiful Women
In 2001, Denise Richards was voted #2 and #5 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women and #19 in AskMen.com's 50 Most Beautiful Women.
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.
2002: Appearance in Multiple Films
In 2002, Denise Richards appeared in multiple films including Undercover Brother, The Third Wheel and You Stupid Man.
2002: Appearance in Undercover Brother
In 2002, Denise Richards appeared in the comedy Undercover Brother.
2002: Ranked in Stuff magazine's Sexiest Women
In 2002, Denise Richards was ranked at number 21 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World."
2003: Appearances in Scary Movie 3 and Love Actually
In 2003, Denise Richards appeared in Scary Movie 3 and made a brief appearance in the British romantic comedy Love Actually.
December 2004: Playboy pictorial
In December 2004, Denise Richards posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine.
2004: Appearances in Whore and Elvis Has Left the Building
In 2004, Denise Richards appeared in the films Whore and Elvis Has Left the Building.
March 2005: Filing for divorce from Charlie Sheen
In March 2005, while pregnant with their second child, Denise Richards filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen.
2005: Appearance in Edmond
In 2005, Denise Richards appeared in the drama Edmond.
2005: Lead role in Sex, Love & Secrets
In 2005, Denise Richards had a lead role in the UPN soap opera Sex, Love & Secrets and starred in the ensemble drama film Edmond.
April 19, 2006: Filing legal papers seeking divorce from Charlie Sheen
On April 19, 2006, Denise Richards filed formal legal papers seeking a divorce from Charlie Sheen.
July 2006: Jane magazine semi-nude pictorial
In July 2006, Denise Richards posed semi-nude for Jane magazine to raise money for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation.
November 30, 2006: Divorce from Charlie Sheen finalized
On November 30, 2006, the divorce between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was finalized.
March 14, 2007: Runway walk for "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.
November 2007: Death of Mother
In November 2007, Denise Richards' mother, Joni, died of cancer.
May 26, 2008: Debut of Denise Richards: It's Complicated
On May 26, 2008, Denise Richards' reality show Denise Richards: It's Complicated debuted on E! The series followed her daily life and family.
2008: Starring in Denise Richards: It's Complicated
From 2008, Denise Richards starred on the reality series Denise Richards: It's Complicated.
2008: Appearance in Jolene
In 2008, Denise Richards appeared in the drama Jolene.
March 24, 2009: Elimination from Dancing with the Stars
On March 24, 2009, Denise Richards was the second contestant eliminated on Dancing with the Stars.
July 26, 2009: Conclusion of Denise Richards: It's Complicated
On July 26, 2009, the reality series Denise Richards: It's Complicated concluded after two seasons.
2009: Birth of Charlie Sheen's twin sons
Charlie Sheen's twin sons with Brooke Mueller were born in 2009.
2009: Starring in Denise Richards: It's Complicated
In 2009, Denise Richards starred on the reality series Denise Richards: It's Complicated.
2009: Involvement with Best Friends Animal Society
Since 2009, Denise Richards has been involved with Best Friends Animal Society.
May 2010: Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of their daughters to Richards
In May 2010, Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of Sam and Lola to Denise Richards.
2010: Blue Mountain State Role
From 2010, Denise Richards had a role in the sitcom Blue Mountain State.
2010: Joining Blue Mountain State
In 2010, Denise Richards joined Paramount Network's sitcom Blue Mountain State as Debra Simon.
2010: Runway walk for Belle Parish's fashion show
In 2010, Denise Richards walked the runway for Ali Landry and Annie Kate Pons's fashion line, Belle Parish's fashion show.
June 2011: Adoption of daughter Eloise Joni Richards
In June 2011, Denise Richards adopted her third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards, as a single parent.
July 2011: Publication of The Real Girl Next Door
In July 2011, Denise Richards published a memoir The Real Girl Next Door, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
September 2011: Turning Down Role in Two and a Half Men
In September 2011, Denise Richards reportedly turned down $100,000 to appear as an ex-girlfriend at Charlie Sheen's funeral in Two and a Half Men.
November 2011: Appearance on Hollywood Moms' Club
In November 2011, Denise Richards was part of TV Guide Network's show, Hollywood Moms' Club.
2011: Blue Mountain State Role
In 2011, Denise Richards had a role in the sitcom Blue Mountain State.
2011: Publication of The Real Girl Next Door
In 2011, Denise Richards published her memoir, The Real Girl Next Door, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
2011: Walking the runway for The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall Collections
In 2011, Denise Richards walked the runway for The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall Collections.
2011: Ranked in Men's Health's Hottest Women of All Time
In 2011, Men's Health ranked Denise Richards at number 61 on their list of "100 Hottest Women of All Time."
January 2012: Collaboration with ShoeDazzle to design the "Eloise" heel
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.
February 2012: Blue Mountain State Not Renewed
In February 2012, it was reported that Blue Mountain State, where Denise Richards had a role, would not be renewed for a fourth season.
December 2012: Designing shoes for ShoeDazzle's Celebrity 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: Cameo appearance in Madea's Witness Protection
In 2012, Charlie Sheen made a cameo appearance in Denise Richard's movie Madea's Witness Protection, and Richards appeared in Sheen's television series Anger Management.
2012: Appearing in infomercial for "The Flex Belt"
In 2012, Denise Richards appeared in an infomercial for abdominal muscle toner "The Flex Belt" alongside Adrianne Curry, Lisa Rinna and Janet Evans.
2012: Fragrance launch
In 2012, Denise Richards launched her self-titled fragrance.
2012: Role in Madea's Witness Protection
In 2012, Denise Richards played Kate Needleman in the comedy film Madea's Witness Protection and joined the cast of ABC Family's mystery-thriller television series Twisted.
2012: Starship Troopers Ranked Highly
In 2012, Slant Magazine ranked the film Starship Troopers at number 20 on its list of the 100 Best Films of the 1990s.
May 2013: Awarded 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 Brooke Mueller.
2013: Twisted Series Role
From 2013, Denise Richards had a role in the mystery thriller series Twisted.
2013: Brand ambassador for Oro Gold Cosmetics
In 2013, Denise Richards became the brand ambassador for Oro Gold Cosmetics.
2014: Twisted Series Role
In 2014, Denise Richards had a role in the mystery thriller series Twisted.
2014: Promoting Best Friends Animal Society's Save Them All campaign
In 2014, Denise Richards promoted Best Friends Animal Society's Save Them All campaign.
November 2015: Volunteering and serving food for homeless families
In November 2015, Denise Richards and her daughters volunteered and served food for homeless families.
2015: Appearances in Operation: Neighborhood Watch! and Christmas Trade
In 2015, Denise Richards appeared in two films, Operation: Neighborhood Watch! and Christmas Trade.
2016: Guest Appearance in Jane the Virgin
In 2016, Denise Richards made a guest appearance as herself in The CW's Jane the Virgin.
2016: Praise for Female Characters in Wild Things
In 2016, Glamour praised the female characters in Wild Things, describing Denise Richards and Neve Campbell as "two of the most well-rounded, fascinating, and exciting characters to ever grace the screen."
December 2017: Began dating Aaron Phypers
In December 2017, Denise Richards began dating Aaron Phypers before his divorce with Nicolette Sheridan was finalized.
2017: Commercial appearances for Urban Home
In 2017, Denise Richards appeared in furniture brand Urban Home's commercials and advertising campaigns.
2017: Appearance in American Satan
In 2017, Denise Richards appeared in the musical thriller American Satan.
June 2018: Public service announcement for Brave Beginnings
In June 2018, Denise Richards joined The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's summer theatrical PSA campaign to benefit Brave Beginnings, filming a PSA that was played at movie theaters nationwide.
August 2018: Joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
In August 2018, Denise Richards announced that she would be joining the Bravo reality series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, for the show's ninth season.
September 8, 2018: Marriage to Aaron Phypers
On September 8, 2018, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers married in Malibu, California.
October 20, 2018: Release of The Prayer Box
On October 20, 2018, the faith-based film The Prayer Box, in which Denise Richards portrayed Karen, was released.
February 12, 2019: Premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season Nine
On February 12, 2019, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' ninth season premiered, featuring Denise Richards as a new cast member.
May 2019: Aaron Phypers adopting Eloise Richards
In May 2019, Denise Richards announced that Aaron Phypers was adopting her youngest daughter, Eloise.
May 31, 2019: Positive Reception on The Real Housewives
On May 31, 2019, Denise Richards received positive reception for her appearance on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
July 2019: Joining BH90210 and The Bold and the Beautiful
In July 2019, Denise Richards joined the cast of Fox Broadcasting's comedy-drama television series BH90210 and CBS's soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
September 2, 2019: Release of The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders
On September 2, 2019, Denise Richards portrayed Candice in Lifetime television film The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders.
September 2019: Runway walk at 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 4, 2019: Guest Appearance on The Price Is Right
On November 4, 2019, Denise Richards appeared as a guest model on the game show The Price Is Right.
November 15, 2019: Limited Theatrical Release of My Adventures with Santa
On November 15, 2019, the film My Adventures with Santa, in which Denise Richards played Valerie, was released in limited theaters.
November 2019: Developing skincare line
In November 2019, Denise Richards announced that she developed a skincare line with CBme Beauty.
2019: The Bold and the Beautiful Role
From 2019, Denise Richards had a role in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
2019: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Role
From 2019, Denise Richards starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
April 15, 2020: Premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Tenth Season
On April 15, 2020, Denise Richards returned for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' tenth season.
July 10, 2020: Release of Money Plane
In July 10, 2020, Money Plane was released to video-on-demand services.
September 4, 2020: Release of Switched
On September 4, 2020, Switched was released, where Denise Richards portrayed Victoria Sharp.
September 10, 2020: Departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
On September 10, 2020, it was confirmed that Denise Richards is leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after two seasons.
2020: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Role
In 2020, Denise Richards starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
August 28, 2021: Release of Killer Cheer Mom
On August 28, 2021, she played Amanda in Lifetime's thriller film Killer Cheer Mom.
June 2022: Joining OnlyFans as a content creator
In June 2022, Denise Richards joined OnlyFans as a content creator to support her daughter and own her content.
2022: The Bold and the Beautiful Role
In 2022, Denise Richards had a role in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
2023: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Role
From 2023, Denise Richards starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
November 15, 2024: Appearance on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
On November 15, 2024, it was announced that Denise Richards is one of fifteen contestants to appear in the third season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
2024: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Role
In 2024, Denise Richards starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
March 2025: Starring in "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things"
In March 2025, Denise Richards is set to star in and executive produce "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things," a reality television series for Bravo that focuses on her and her family.
2025: Upcoming role in Denise Richards & Her Wild Things
In 2025, Denise Richards will star in the upcoming series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.
