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Denise Lee Richards was born on February 17, 1971, and is an American actress, television personality, and model. She exited her mark on the film industry with roles in the science fiction film Starship Troopers (1997), the thriller film Wild Things (1998), and the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Her portrayal of the Bond girl Christmas Jones significantly boosted her mainstream breakthrough, despite the criticism it received. Richards appeared in a variety of films such as comedies like Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) and Scary Movie 3 (2003), the drama Edmond (2005), and the musical thriller American Satan (2017). She also had notable roles in TV shows, including the sitcom Blue Mountain State (2010–2011) and the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (2019–2022). Richards starred in the reality series Denise Richards: It's Complicated (2008–2009) and later The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2019–2020, 2023–2024). In 2011, she published a memoir, The Real Girl Next Door, which became a New York Times Best Seller. Aside from her film and television career, Richards is also a philanthropist and has supported numerous charities. She has launched a fragrance and developed a skincare line with CBme Beauty.\n Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Richards was the only girl on her baseball team in her youth. At the age of 15, her family moved to Oceanside, California. After graduating high school, she embarked on a modeling career and traveled to various cities like Paris, New York, and Tokyo for photo shoots and commercials. Her career began as a teen model, and she later transitioned to acting, first appearing in small roles in films and TV before landing lead roles. Richards's performances generally drew positive reviews, while her television roles expanded to reality TV later in her career. In her personal life, she was married to actor Charlie Sheen, with whom she has two children. After their divorce, Richards adopted a third daughter. In 2018, she married Aaron Phypers.
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Given Name: Denise Lee Richards
Born: Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: February 17, 1971
Occupations: Actress, Television Personality, Model
Years Active: 1989-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Charlie Sheen, Aaron Phypers
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Switched
Money Plane
Reality Queen!
The Toybox
American Satan
Madea's Witness Protection
Empire
Undercover Brother
Valentine
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Starship Troopers
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