History of Denise Richards in Timeline
Denise Richards is an American actress, TV personality, and model. She became well-known for her roles in films like Starship Troopers (1997) and Wild Things (1998). Her role as Christmas Jones in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999), though receiving criticism, marked her breakthrough into mainstream popularity.
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: 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: Ranked in 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 Nude Pictorial
In December 2004, five months after giving birth, Denise Richards posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine.
March 2005: Filing for Divorce 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.
April 19, 2006: Filing for Divorce from Charlie Sheen
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 Semi-Nude Photoshoot
In July 2006, Denise Richards posed semi-nude for the July 2006 issue of Jane magazine to raise money for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation.
November 30, 2006: Finalization of Divorce from Charlie Sheen
On November 30, 2006, the divorce between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was finalized. Sheen was 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
Charlie Sheen's twin sons, whom Denise Richards would later be awarded temporary custody of, were born in 2009.
2009: Partnership with Best Friends Animal Society
Since 2009, Denise Richards has been involved with Best Friends Animal Society.
May 2010: Sheen Surrenders Legal Custody of Daughters
In May 2010, Charlie Sheen surrendered legal custody of Sam and Lola to Denise Richards due to his "marital turmoil, sobriety issues, and criminal problems."
2010: Belle Parish Fashion Show Runway Walk
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 a third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards, as a single parent, honoring her deceased mother with her middle name.
2011: Charity Fashion Show Appearances
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 2011 Collections.
2011: Ranked in Men's Health's "100 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: ShoeDazzle Collaboration for Kidney Cancer Association
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, Charlie Sheen made a cameo appearance in her movie Madea's Witness Protection, while Richards appeared in Sheen's television series Anger Management.
2012: Infomercial Appearance 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: 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 Charlie Sheen's twin sons after they were removed from Brooke Mueller's home by child protective services due to concerns over drug use.
2013: Oro Gold Cosmetics Brand Ambassador
In 2013, Denise Richards became the brand ambassador for Oro Gold Cosmetics.
2014: Save Them All Campaign Promotion
In 2014, Denise Richards promoted Best Friends Animal Society's Save Them All campaign.
November 2015: Thanksgiving Volunteering with Homeless Families
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.
2017: Urban Home Commercials and Advertising Campaigns
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. She 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 married Aaron Phypers in Malibu, California.
May 2019: Phypers to Adopt Eloise
In May 2019, Denise Richards announced that Aaron Phypers was adopting her youngest daughter, Eloise.
September 2019: New York Fashion Week Runway Walk
In September 2019, Denise Richards walked the runway for Kyle Richards' and Shahida Clayton's new clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.
November 2019: Skincare Line Development Announcement
In November 2019, Denise Richards announced the development of 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 heist 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 was released, featuring Denise Richards as Victoria Sharp, the mother of a school bully.
September 10, 2020: Denise Richards Leaves The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
On September 10, 2020, Denise Richards' representative confirmed her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after two seasons.
August 28, 2021: Killer Cheer Mom Release
On August 28, 2021, Denise Richards starred as Amanda in Lifetime's thriller film Killer Cheer Mom.
June 2022: Joining OnlyFans
In June 2022, Denise Richards joined OnlyFans as a content creator to support her daughter, Sami. She stated that the platform combined the best of social media and allowed creators to own their content.
November 15, 2024: Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Casting Announcement
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, launched on E!.
July 7, 2025: Aaron 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 repeated domestic violence, including physical assault, strangulation, multiple concussions, and death threats.
August 2025: Court Hearing for Permanent Restraining Order
In August 2025, a court hearing is scheduled to determine whether a permanent restraining order will be issued against Aaron Phypers following Denise Richards' allegations of domestic violence.
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