History of Denise Richards in Timeline
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.
1999: 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: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
In 2001, Denise Richards was voted #2 and #5 in FHM's 100 Sexiest 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: Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World"
In 2002, Denise Richards was ranked at number 21 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World."
December 2004: Playboy pictorial
In December 2004, Denise Richards posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, five months after giving birth.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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."
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.
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.
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.
2011: Men's Health Ranking
In 2011, Men's Health ranked Denise Richards at number 61 on their list of "100 Hottest Women of All Time."
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 2017: Dating Aaron Phypers
In December 2017, Denise Richards began dating Aaron Phypers before his divorce from Nicollette Sheridan was finalized.
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 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.
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.
September 4, 2020: Switched Release
On September 4, 2020, the film Switched, in which Denise Richards played Victoria Sharp, was released.
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.
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.
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!.
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.
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