Denise Richards

Denise Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Denise Richards is an American actress, model, and television personality best known for her roles in late-1990s films like "Starship Troopers," "Wild Things," and the James Bond film "The World Is Not Enough."

What it is

Denise Lee Richards was born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, and grew up in the Chicago area. She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting, with her breakthrough coming in the late 1990s.

Key details

Richards rose to fame through films such as "Starship Troopers" (1997), "Wild Things" (1998), and "The World Is Not Enough" (1999). She has also appeared in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999), "Undercover Brother" (2002), and "Scary Movie 3" (2003). On television, she has been featured in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and her own reality series "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things."

Personal life

Richards was married to actor Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006 and to Aaron Phypers from 2018 until their separation in 2025. She has three daughters: Sami and Lola (with Sheen), and Eloise, whom she adopted as a single mother.