History of Denise Richards in Timeline

Denise Richards is an American actress, television personality, and model notable for her roles in several popular films. She gained recognition in the late 1990s with appearances in *Starship Troopers* (1997) and *Wild Things* (1998), establishing her presence in Hollywood. Richards achieved wider fame for portraying Christmas Jones in the James Bond film *The World Is Not Enough* (1999). Despite mixed reviews for her Bond girl role, it significantly boosted her mainstream recognition and solidified her status as a well-known actress.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

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 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.

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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 Magazine Pictorial

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

March 2005: Divorce Filing

In March 2005, while pregnant with their second child, Denise Richards filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen.

April 19, 2006: Filing Legal Papers 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 Appearance

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 Finalization

On November 30, 2006, the divorce between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was finalized.

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: Involvement with Best Friends Animal Society

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

2009: Birth of Sheen's Twin Sons

In 2009, Brooke Mueller gave birth to twin sons with Charlie Sheen. Denise Richards was awarded temporary custody of the twins in May 2013.

May 2010: Custody of Sam and Lola

In May 2010, Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of Sam and Lola to Denise Richards. They previously had joint legal custody of their daughters.

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. Her middle name honors Richards's deceased mother.

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 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." Shape magazine ranked her at number 7 on their list of "10 of Our Fave Bond Girls: Then and Now."

January 2012: ShoeDazzle Collaboration Launch

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; profits from the shoe sales went to the Kidney Cancer Association.

2012: Cameo Appearances

In 2012, Charlie Sheen made a cameo appearance in Denise Richards's 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 abdominal muscle toner 'The Flex Belt' alongside Adrianne Curry, Lisa Rinna and Janet Evans.

2012: Self-Titled Fragrance Launch

In spring of 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.

2013: Oro Gold Cosmetics Brand Ambassador

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

2014: Promotion of 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 with Nicolette Sheridan was finalized.

2017: Urban Home Commercials and Campaigns

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

June 2018: The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation PSA

In June 2018, Denise Richards joined The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's summer theatrical PSA campaign to benefit Brave Beginnings and filmed 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 Runway

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: Skincare Line with CBme Beauty

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 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 heist 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' was released, with Denise Richards playing Victoria Sharp, the mother of a school bully.

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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 being on the show for two seasons.

August 28, 2021: Killer Cheer Mom Film

On August 28, 2021, Denise Richards played Amanda in Lifetime's thriller film 'Killer Cheer Mom', a film about a high school student who moves to a new town with her father and stepmother.

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