Editing Denise Richards

{{short description|American actress and TV personality (born 1971)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name               = Denise Richards
| image              = Denise Richards 2009.jpg
| caption            = Richards in 2009
| birth_name         = Denise Lee Richards<ref name="Biography.com" />
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1971|2|17}}
| birth_place        = [[Downers Grove, Illinois]], U.S.
| occupation         = {{hlist|Actress|TV personality|model}}
| years_active       = 1989–present
| spouse             = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[Charlie Sheen]]|2002|2006|reason=divorced}}
* {{marriage|Aaron Phypers|2018}}
}}
| children           = 3{{efn|2 biological & 1 adopted}}
}}
'''Denise Lee Richards''' (born February 17, 1971)<ref name="Biography.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/people/denise-richards--20978031|title=Denise Richards: Actress, Model (1971–)|website=[[Biography.com]]|archive-date=June 20, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180620124835/https://www.biography.com/people/denise-richards--20978031|url-status= dead}}</ref> is an American actress, TV personality, and model.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/cast/216131/|title=The Bold and the Beautiful Cast: Denise Richards|publisher=[[CBS]]|access-date=July 4, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704182123/https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/cast/216131/|url-status=live}}</ref> She rose to prominence with roles in the science fiction film ''[[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]'' (1997), the erotic thriller film ''[[Wild Things (film)|Wild Things]]'' (1998), and the [[James Bond]] film ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]'' (1999). Her performance as [[Bond girl]] [[Christmas Jones]] in the latter, while criticized, granted Richards her mainstream breakthrough.

Richards has appeared in films such as the comedies ''[[Drop Dead Gorgeous (film)|Drop Dead Gorgeous]]'' (1999), ''[[Undercover Brother]]'' (2002), ''[[Scary Movie 3]]'' (2003), ''[[Love Actually]]'' (2003), and ''[[Madea's Witness Protection]]'' (2012), the slasher ''[[Valentine (film)|Valentine]]'' (2001), the dramas [[Edmond (film)|''Edmond'']] (2005) and [[Jolene (film)|''Jolene'']] (2008), and the musical thriller ''[[American Satan]]'' (2017). Her television roles include the sitcom ''[[Blue Mountain State]]'' (2010–2011), the mystery thriller series ''[[Twisted (TV series)|Twisted]]'' (2013–2014), and the soap opera ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' (2019–2022).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-denise-richards-20150601-story.html|title=Actress Denise Richards lists Hidden Hills remodel with dog hotel|date=June 2, 2015|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001144527/https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-denise-richards-20150601-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Richards has starred on [[reality television|reality series]] such as ''[[Denise Richards: It's Complicated]]'' (2008–2009), ''[[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]]'' (2019–2020, 2023–2024), and ''[[Denise Richards & Her Wild Things]]'' (2025).<ref>{{Cite web|first=Natalie|last=Finn|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/954427/denise-richards-dramatic-journey-from-wild-things-vixen-to-real-housewives-star|title=Denise Richards' Dramatic Journey From Wild Things Vixen to Real Housewives Star|publisher=E! News|date=August 8, 2018|access-date=July 13, 2019|archive-date=July 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713115635/https://www.eonline.com/news/954427/denise-richards-dramatic-journey-from-wild-things-vixen-to-real-housewives-star|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards to Star in New Docuseries Following Her Life and Family: 'Can't Wait for the Adventure' |url=https://people.com/denise-richards-gets-new-e-reality-docuseries-wild-things-8661098 |access-date=June 11, 2024 |website=Peoplemag}}</ref> In 2011, she published a memoir, ''The Real Girl Next Door'', which became a [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''New York Times'' Best Seller]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/denise-richards-new-memoir-5-215680|title=Denise Richards' New Memoir: 5 Things Learned From 'The Real Girl Next Door'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=November 23, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704182124/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/denise-richards-new-memoir-5-215680|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="bravotv" />

==Early life==
Richards was born in [[Downers Grove, Illinois]],<ref name="Biography.com" /> to Joni (née Braden), a [[Coffeehouse|coffee shop]] owner, and Irv Richards, a telephone engineer.<ref>{{cite book| title = Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia| orig-year = 2004| edition = Paperback| date = December 9, 2004| publisher = St. Martin's Press| isbn = 0-312-33144-4| pages = g. 466| chapter = Section 17}}</ref> Her mother died of cancer in November 2007.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/denise-richardss-mom-succumbs-to-cancer/|title=Denise Richards's Mom Succumbs to Cancer|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704144017/https://people.com/celebrity/denise-richardss-mom-succumbs-to-cancer/|url-status=live}}</ref> She has said that her ancestry includes German and French heritage.<ref>{{cite tweet |author= |user= DENISE_RICHARDS|number= 219660115668766720 |date= July 1, 2012 |title= @xoRadiateLove love love my French fans... thank you! I'm actually French & German:) |access-date= }}</ref> Richards has a younger sister, Michelle.<ref name="Biography.com" /> She grew up in both Downers Grove and [[Mokena, Illinois]]. As a child, she was the "only girl on the baseball team".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toppics4u.com/denise_richards/i1.html|title=The Cosmo Interview|website=Toppics4u.com|access-date=August 19, 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20020614183840/http://www.toppics4u.com/denise_richards/i1.html|archive-date=June 14, 2002|url-status=dead}}</ref>

When Richards was 15 years old, her family moved to [[Oceanside, California]]. In 1989, she graduated from [[El Camino High School (Oceanside, California)|El Camino High School]].<ref name="Biography.com" /> She was voted best looking in her high school [[yearbook]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oprah.com/entertainment/denise-richards-speaks-out/all|title=Denise Richards Speaks Out|work=Oprah.com|access-date=November 22, 2019 }}</ref> Richards was raised [[Catholic Church|Catholic]].<ref name="cnntranscript">{{cite news| url= http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0805/19/lkl.01.html | publisher=[[Larry King Live]] ([[CNN]]) |  title=Polygamy Moms Fight for Kids; Denise Richards Speaks Out| date=May 19, 2008 |access-date= July 29, 2016| archive-date= March 22, 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160322074840/http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0805/19/lkl.01.html | url-status=live}}</ref> After her high school graduation, she began working as a model and traveled to cities such as [[Paris]], [[New York City|New York]], and [[Tokyo]] to do photo shoots and commercials.<ref name="Biography.com" />

==Career==

=== 1990s ===
Richards began her career as a teenager in modeling and appeared in print ads for [[Bonne Bell]] cosmetics in 1991.<ref>{{Citation |last=barbiescanner |title=Bonne Bell 1991 |date=July 13, 2015 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/barbiescanner/19673113901/ |access-date=February 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=evadiva80s |date=October 14, 2021 |title=Denise Richards for Bonne Bell cosmetics in 1991 |url=https://evadiva80s.tumblr.com/post/665037659063926785 |access-date=February 12, 2022 |website=Tumblr}}</ref> She also appeared on the cover of ''[[Teen (magazine)|Teen]]'' magazine; in an instructional video, "Modeling: What It Takes"; and later in [[Max Factor]]'s Premiere 2K [[advertising campaign]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards for Max Factor {{!}} Lifestyle {{!}} 90s makeup, Denise richards, 2000s makeup |url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/92253492339002478/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234745/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/92253492339002478/ |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=September 4, 2019 |website=Pinterest}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Ariana |title=Everything You Want To Know About "RHOBH's" Buzzy New Star, Denise Richards |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/02/224145/who-is-denise-richards-movies-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills |access-date=February 12, 2022 |website=www.refinery29.com |date=April 26, 2018}}</ref>

In the 1990s, Richards appeared in several films and television shows such as ''[[Loaded Weapon 1]]'' (1993), ''[[Tammy and the T-Rex]]'' (1994), ''[[Lookin' Italian]]'' (1994), and guest starring in episodes of ''[[Saved by the Bell]]'', ''[[Married... with Children]]'' and ''[[Doogie Howser, M.D.]]'' In 1993, she portrayed [[Ben Affleck]]'s character's girlfriend named Jodi Collins, in the short-lived drama series ''[[Against the Grain (TV series)|Against the Grain]].'' Richards made guest appearances in several television shows, including ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]'' (1992), ''[[Seinfeld]]'' (1993), ''[[Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]'' (1994), and a guest-arc in ''[[Melrose Place]]'' (1996). In 1995, Richards appeared in a made-for-TV movie ''In the Blink of an Eye'', alongside [[Veronica Hamel]] and [[Mimi Rogers]].

[[File:Denise richards.jpg|thumb|left|Richards at the premiere of ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]'' in 1999|250x250px]]

Her first starring role in a wide theatrical release was ''[[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]'' in 1997 for which Richards was nominated for the [[Blockbuster Entertainment Award]] for Favorite Female Newcomer. The film grossed a total of $121.2 million worldwide. In 2012, ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' ranked the film at number 20 on its list of the 100 Best Films of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/feature/the-100-best-films-of-the-1990s/334/page_9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111231924/http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/feature/the-100-best-films-of-the-1990s/334/page_9|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012|title=The 100 Best Films of the 1990s (archived page)|date=November 5, 2012|website=[[Slant Magazine]]|access-date=June 28, 2013}}</ref> She followed this with a role in the erotic thriller film ''[[Wild Things (film)|Wild Things]]'' (1998) alongside [[Kevin Bacon]], [[Matt Dillon]] and [[Neve Campbell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deniserichards.com/Bio.html|title=The Official Website and Fan Club of Denise Richards|website=deniserichards.com|access-date=August 19, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702152732/http://www.deniserichards.com/Bio.html|archive-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/90719/13-wild-facts-about-wild-things|title=13 Wild Facts About Wild Things|date=March 20, 2018|website=mentalfloss.com |access-date=August 4, 2019}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' praised Richards's transition from good-girl-type roles to manipulative [[villainess]] and the review continued to include her as part of "an ensemble that appears to be enjoying the challenge of offbeat roles and unusual material. There's not a wrong note struck by the game group of players."<ref>[https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/wild-things-1200453105/ Wild Things] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606152552/https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/wild-things-1200453105/ |date=June 6, 2020 }} Variety. March 17, 1998.</ref> In 2016, ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' praised the film's female characters by describing Richards and Neve Campbell as "two of the most well-rounded, fascinating, and exciting characters to ever grace the screen."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/hear-me-out-wild-things-is-sur|title=Hear Me Out: Wild Things Is Surprisingly Feminist|website=Glamour|date=March 19, 2016|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001171133/https://www.glamour.com/story/hear-me-out-wild-things-is-sur|url-status=live}}</ref>

Richards was cast as the nuclear physicist [[Christmas Jones]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]'' (1999). Though she considered her role "brainy", "athletic", and having depth of character,<ref>{{cite news | last=Thomas | first=Rebecca | date=November 19, 1999 | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/523329.stm | title=One girl is not enough | work=BBC News | access-date=December 23, 2007 | archive-date=December 6, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206125706/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/523329.stm | url-status=live }}</ref> she was criticized as not credible in the role.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Lisanti|first1=Tom|last2=Paul|first2=Louis|year=2002| title = Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962–1973|publisher=McFarland & Co|location=Jefferson, NC|isbn=978-0-7864-1194-8}}</ref><ref>Howe, Desson, 1999-11-19, [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/entertainment/movies/reviews/worldisnotenoughhowe.htm 'World': Bond without end] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234734/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/entertainment/movies/reviews/worldisnotenoughhowe.htm |date=September 28, 2020 }}, ''The Washington Post''.</ref> Her outfit, which often comprised a low-cut tank top and tight shorts, elicited unfavorable comments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Herincx|first=Gareth|date=November 19, 1999|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/524858.stm|title=Bond 19: More than enough|work=BBC News|access-date=February 23, 2008|archive-date=November 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112092225/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/524858.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Richards stated that a lot of viewers "made fun of" the character's attire but that "These Bond girls are so outrageous and if I did really look like a scientist, the Bond fans would have been disappointed."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2012/11/06/denise-richards-james-bond/1685751/|title=Denise Richards: Bond showed me the 'World'|author=Freydkin, Donna|date=November 6, 2012|work=[[USA Today]]|access-date=May 16, 2017|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001171133/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2012/11/06/denise-richards-james-bond/1685751/|url-status=live}}</ref> Richards was nominated for the [[Blockbuster Entertainment Awards|Blockbuster Entertainment Award]] for Favourite Actress – Action, for the film. Later that year, Richards starred alongside [[Kirsten Dunst]] in the beauty pageant satire, ''[[Drop Dead Gorgeous (film)|Drop Dead Gorgeous]]''. The film has gained new fans with time and is regarded as a [[cult film]]. Richards, playing a spoiled princess, was praised for her performance by ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' for being "as rightly nasty as she is pretty".<ref>{{cite news|title='Drop Dead Gorgeous' Wins Prize for Congeniality|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=July 23, 1999|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-23-ca-58715-story.html|access-date=December 13, 2010|first=Kevin|last=Thomas|archive-date=July 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715032419/http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/23/entertainment/ca-58715|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2000s ===
In 2001, she guest-starred in ''[[Friends]]'' as [[Ross Geller|Ross]] and [[Monica Geller]]'s cousin, Cassie Geller in the episode "[[The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin]]".<ref>[http://www.comedycentral.co.uk/shows/featured/friends/photos/friends-guest-star-denise-richards/?flipbook=friends-guest-stars-photos Denise Richards as Ross and Monica's hot cousin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406140913/http://www.comedycentral.co.uk/shows/featured/friends/photos/friends-guest-star-denise-richards/?flipbook=friends-guest-stars-photos |date=April 6, 2012 }} Comedy Central. Retrieved November 28, 2011</ref><ref>[https://ew.com/article/2001/09/15/friends/ Friends] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606152553/https://ew.com/article/2001/09/15/friends/ |date=June 6, 2020 }} Entertainment Weekly. September 15, 2001</ref> Later that year, she appeared in four episodes of ''[[Spin City]]'' as Jennifer Duncan, a love interest of [[Charlie Sheen]]'s character. She starred as Sheen's character's ex-girlfriend two years later in two episodes of ''[[Two and a Half Men]]''. Richards appeared in numerous films such as ''[[Valentine (movie)|Valentine]]'' (2001), ''[[Good Advice (film)|Good Advice]]'' (2001), ''[[Undercover Brother]]'' (2002), ''[[The Third Wheel (film)|The Third Wheel]]'' (2002) and ''[[You Stupid Man]]'' (2002). She played Annie Logan in the horror comedy film ''[[Scary Movie 3]]'' (2003), which was a commercial success and grossed $220 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-24-et-kevin24-story.html|title=Sharp-edged 'Scary Movie 3' isn't afraid of a good laugh|date=October 24, 2003|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001171132/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-24-et-kevin24-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/showdowns/chart/?id=scarymovieshow.htm|title='Scary Movie' Showdown|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616191012/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/showdowns/chart/?id=scarymovieshow.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The film's plot significantly parodies the films ''[[The Ring (2002 film)|The Ring]]'', ''[[Signs (2002 film)|Signs]]'', ''[[The Matrix Reloaded]]''. Richards made a brief appearance in the [[United Kingdom|British]] romantic comedy ''[[Love Actually]]'' (2003)''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/07/five-denise-richards-memorable-movie-roles-james-bond-love-actually-7448012/|title=Five of Denise Richards' most memorable roles from James Bond to Love Actually|date=April 7, 2018|website=Metro|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001171133/https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/07/five-denise-richards-memorable-movie-roles-james-bond-love-actually-7448012/|url-status=live}}</ref>'' In 2004, she appeared in two films, ''[[Whore (2004 film)|Whore]]'' and ''[[Elvis Has Left the Building]]''.

In 2005, Richards had a lead role as publicist Jolene in the short-lived [[UPN]] soap opera ''[[Sex, Love & Secrets]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/denise-richards-talks-about-upcoming-sex-love-andamp;-secrets-tv-show-1003989.php|title=Denise Richards talks about upcoming 'Sex, Love & Secrets' TV show|website=Reality TV World|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001144526/https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/denise-richards-talks-about-upcoming-sex-love-andamp;-secrets-tv-show-1003989.php|url-status=live}}</ref> The series focused on rich young adults living in [[Silver Lake, Los Angeles]], and their secrets involving sex and love.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/sex-love-secrets/192271|title=Sex, Love & Secrets |magazine=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001144524/https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/sex-love-secrets/192271|url-status=live}}</ref> She starred in the ensemble drama film ''[[Edmond (film)|Edmond]]'' (2005) alongside [[William H. Macy]] and [[Mena Suvari]]. In 2008, she reunited with her ''Wild Things'' on-screen mother [[Theresa Russell]] in the drama film ''[[Jolene (film)|Jolene]]'' (2008)''.'' Her reality show ''[[Denise Richards: It's Complicated]]'' debuted on [[E!]] on May 26, 2008. The series followed the daily lives of Richards, her daughters Sam and Lola, and her married younger sister Michelle and father Irv.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/denise-richards-it-s-complicated-1200522132/|title=Denise Richards: It's Complicated|last1=Lowry|first1=Brian|date=May 22, 2008|website=Variety|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607051854/https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/denise-richards-it-s-complicated-1200522132/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' published a review and wrote that "''It's Complicated'' is one of those "celebs, they're just like us!" shows in which we're expected to enjoy watching a famous pampered person doing things we don't want to do either."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2008/05/23/its-complicated/|title=It's Complicated|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001184934/https://ew.com/article/2008/05/23/its-complicated/|url-status=live}}</ref> The series concluded after two seasons on July 26, 2009.<ref>{{Citation|title=Denise Richards: It's Complicated|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/denise-richards-its-complicated|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=November 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126074005/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/denise-richards-its-complicated|url-status=live}}</ref>

Richards appeared on the [[Dancing with the Stars (American season 8)|8th season]] of dance [[Reality competition|competition]] television series ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', paired with [[Maksim Chmerkovskiy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/photos/597/dancing-with-the-stars-season-eight/13244|title=Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Denise Richards from Dancing With the Stars: Season Eight|website=E! Online|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827161520/https://www.eonline.com/photos/597/dancing-with-the-stars-season-eight/13244|url-status=live}}</ref> She was the second contestant eliminated on March 24, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/10-celebs-you-forgot-were-dancing-stars-165960/|title=10 Celebs You Forgot Were on Dancing With the Stars|last1=Baysinger|first1=Tim|date=July 24, 2015|website=www.adweek.com|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001145849/https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/10-celebs-you-forgot-were-dancing-stars-165960/|url-status=live}}</ref> She landed the role of Autumn Bliss in the romantic comedy film ''[[Deep in the Valley]]'' (2009) alongside [[Kim Kardashian]] and [[Chris Pratt]].

=== 2010s ===
In 2010, she joined [[Paramount Network]]'s sitcom ''[[Blue Mountain State]]'' as Debra Simon''.''<ref>[http://www.spike.com/articles/pvwfn4/blue-mountain-state-blue-mountain-state-to-return-for-season-3-starring-denise-richards Blue Mountain State To Return For Season 3 Starring Denise Richards] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208173239/http://www.spike.com/articles/pvwfn4/blue-mountain-state-blue-mountain-state-to-return-for-season-3-starring-denise-richards |date=December 8, 2011 }} Spike. April 27, 2011.</ref> The series is about a fictional university, Blue Mountain State, and its [[American football|football]] team, the "Mountain Goats". It portrays certain aspects of American university life, including American football, sex, drinking, and partying. In February 2012, it was reported that ''Blue Mountain State'' would not be renewed for a fourth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgates-blue-mountain-state-cancelled-293110|title=Lionsgate's 'Blue Mountain State' Cancelled By. Spike|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|date=February 21, 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 4, 2016|archive-date=April 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416041102/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgates-blue-mountain-state-cancelled-293110|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the years, due in large part to being streamable on [[Netflix]], the series has developed a [[cult following]]. In July 2011, Richards published a memoir ''The Real Girl Next Door'', a [[The New York Times Best Seller list|New York Times Best Seller]].<ref>[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/denise-richards-book-movie-charlie-sheen_n_929561 Producers Looking To Turn Denise Richards' Book Into Movie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320061521/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/17/denise-richards-book-movie-charlie-sheen_n_929561.html |date=March 20, 2016 }} HuffPost. August 17, 2011</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/denise-richards-new-memoir-5-215680|title=Denise Richards' New Memoir: 5 Things Learned From 'The Real Girl Next Door'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=July 4, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704182124/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/denise-richards-new-memoir-5-215680|url-status=live}}</ref> Richards decided to write a book because she "wanted to do something inspirational for other people going through challenging times," she told ''[[HuffPost]]'' in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/denise-richards-the-real-girl-next-door-book-interview_n_912616|title=Denise Richards: Charlie's Drama Cost Me Work|date=July 29, 2011|website=HuffPost|access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref> In September 2011, Richards reportedly turned down $100,000 to appear as an ex-girlfriend at Charlie Sheen's funeral in ''[[Two and a Half Men]]''.<ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1664355.php/Denise-Richards-turned-down-100-000-Two-And-A-Half-Men-offer Denise Richards `turned down 100,000 Two And A Half Men offer`] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004011559/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1664355.php/Denise-Richards-turned-down-100-000-Two-And-A-Half-Men-offer |date=October 4, 2011 }} Monsters and Critics. September 22, 2011.</ref> A month later, she began filming a guest spot for an episode for the sixth season of [[NBC]] comedy series ''[[30 Rock]]''.<ref name="thi">[http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/18/30-rock-season-6-preview-photos/ '30 Rock' Season 6: Check Out James Marsden & Denise Richards on Set (PHOTOS)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803092532/http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/18/30-rock-season-6-preview-photos/ |date=August 3, 2012 }} AOL TV. October 18, 2011.</ref> Richards was part of [[TV Guide Network]]'s show, ''Hollywood Moms' Club'', which aired in November 2011.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Hollywood-Moms-Club-1035653.aspx|title=TV Guide Network Developing Hollywood Moms' Club|date=July 25, 2011|magazine=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=August 9, 2011|archive-date=October 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022001336/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Hollywood-Moms-Club-1035653.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/news/inside-denise-richards-and-ali-landrys-hollywood-moms-club-201168|title=Inside Allison Sweeney and Ali Landry's Hollywood Moms' Club!|date=August 6, 2011|journal=[[US Magazine]]|access-date=August 9, 2011}}</ref>

Richards played Kate Needleman in the comedy film ''[[Madea's Witness Protection]]'' (2012), which grossed $67 million at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=madeaswitnessprotection.htm|title=Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (2012) - Box Office Mojo|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=July 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706013309/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=madeaswitnessprotection.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Madea's Witness Protection'' was filmed in [[Atlanta]] in early 2012 and was released through [[Tyler Perry Studios|34th Street Films]] and [[Lionsgate]]. In 2012, Richards joined the cast of [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]]'s mystery-thriller television series ''[[Twisted (TV series)|Twisted]]''.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-familys-twisted-fosters-get-418689 ABC Family Orders Murder Mystery, Jennifer Lopez-Backed Drama to Series] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150655/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-familys-twisted-fosters-get-418689 |date=September 24, 2015 }} The Hollywood Reporter. February 6, 2013</ref> In 2015, she appeared in two films, ''Operation: Neighborhood Watch!'' and ''Christmas Trade''. In 2016, she made a guest appearance as herself in [[The CW]]'s ''[[Jane the Virgin]]'', in the episode "Chapter Fifty-One." She portrayed Kat Faust in the musical thriller film ''[[American Satan]]'' (2017), for which Richards was nominated for the Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film at the [[Northeast Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nefilmfestival.com/2017-winners.html|title=2017 Winners|website=Northeast Film Festival|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=July 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723201538/http://www.nefilmfestival.com/2017-winners.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, Richards portrayed Temple Hampton in an episode of [[Bravo (American TV channel)|Bravo]]'s comedy-drama series ''[[Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce]]''. She starred in the supernatural horror film ''[[The Toybox]]'' (2018) opposite [[Mischa Barton]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3468018/denise-richards-mischa-barton-play-toybox-afm/|title=Denise Richards and Mischa Barton Play in 'The Toybox' at AFM|last=Miska|first=Brad|date=November 2, 2017|website=Bloody Disgusting!|access-date=August 7, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506064220/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3468018/denise-richards-mischa-barton-play-toybox-afm/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is about a family who go on a summer road trip in a used RV and get stranded in the desert by a supernatural force that is slowly killing them off.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/the-toybox-movie-trailer-2018/|title='Toybox' Trailer: Mischa Barton & Denise Richards Cruise Hell in a Haunted RV|date=August 27, 2018|website=Movieweb|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827161519/https://movieweb.com/the-toybox-movie-trailer-2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> She portrayed Karen in the faith-based film ''[[The Prayer Box]]'' (2018), released on October 20, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-06 |title=The Prayer Box |url=https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/the-prayer-box/umc.cmc.63570ska9croih0ijlaliwu8j |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=AppleTV |language=en-CA}}</ref>[[File:Denise Richards (47364897421).jpg|thumb|250x250px|Richards in 2019]]In August 2018, Richards announced that she would be joining the [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]] reality series, ''[[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]]'', for the show's ninth season, which premiered on February 12, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://people.com/tv/rhobh-season-9-trailer-exclusive/ |title=The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Previews Lies, Heartbreak and Betrayal in Season 9 Trailer |access-date=December 21, 2018 |archive-date=December 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221115534/https://people.com/tv/rhobh-season-9-trailer-exclusive/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/denise-richards-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills|title=Is Denise Richards the Most Famous Person to Join The Real Housewives?|website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|date=August 8, 2018|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=November 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129075150/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/denise-richards-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' described her addition to the series by saying: "She might be one of the most famous people to join the ''Housewives'' franchise, someone who was a legitimate household name before becoming a reality star. Now, that doesn't always translate to on-screen gold, but it is a nice little coup for [[Bravo (American TV channel)|Bravo]]."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/denise-richards-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills|title=Is Denise Richards the Most Famous Person to Join The Real Housewives?|magazine=Vanity Fair|date=August 8, 2018|access-date=November 22, 2019|archive-date=November 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129075150/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/denise-richards-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote that Richards "brought a refreshing and occasionally disarming dose of reality" to the series.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/style/denise-richards-real-housewives-beverly-hills.html|title=Denise Richards, the Un-Housewife|last=Kaplan|first=Ilana|date=July 27, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=August 3, 2019|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=August 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803191930/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/style/denise-richards-real-housewives-beverly-hills.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 31, 2019, ''[[The Daily Beast]]'' wrote that "Richards's appearance on the show is the best kind of surprise, one that reveals that a celebrity is not who we may have assumed them to be. She's an extremely warm, loving parent, without a hint of narcissism or vapidity about her."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/denise-richards-is-my-favorite-person-on-tv-right-now|title=Denise Richards Is My Favorite Person on TV Right Now|last=Fallon|first=Kevin|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=November 24, 2019|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234740/https://www.thedailybeast.com/denise-richards-is-my-favorite-person-on-tv-right-now|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Fox News]] called her "an instant fan favorite" when she joined the show in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/denise-richards-best-moments-rhobh|title=Denise Richards' best moments from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'|last=Napoli|first=Jessica|date=February 12, 2020|publisher=[[Fox News]]|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327075258/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/denise-richards-best-moments-rhobh|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2019, she joined the cast of [[CBS]]'s soap opera ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' as Shauna Fulton.<ref name="bravotv">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bravotv.com/people/denise-richards|title=Denise Richards|date=December 20, 2018|website=Bravo TV Official Site|access-date=July 4, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704093801/https://www.bravotv.com/people/denise-richards|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/04/25/denise-richards-worries-marriage-charlie-sheen-messed-up-their-kids/3571426002/|title=Denise Richards doesn't want her kids watching 'Wild Things,' reflects on co-parenting|website=USA TODAY|access-date=July 4, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704202130/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/04/25/denise-richards-worries-marriage-charlie-sheen-messed-up-their-kids/3571426002/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/546017/interview-denise-richards-wants-bb-love-story-shauna-fulton/|title=Interview: Denise Richards Wants B&B Love Interest for Shauna Fulton|last=Young|first=Candace|date=July 22, 2019|website=Soaps.com|access-date=August 6, 2019|archive-date=August 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806180010/https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/546017/interview-denise-richards-wants-bb-love-story-shauna-fulton/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs.soapsindepth.com/posts/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-shauna-fulton-denise-richards-169705|title=Everything You Need to Know About Shauna on B&B|last=Eades|first=Chris|date=October 8, 2019|website=CBSSoapsInDepth.com|access-date=October 19, 2019|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407195557/https://www.cbs.soapsindepth.com/posts/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-shauna-fulton-denise-richards-169705|url-status=live}} {{better source needed|date=October 2020}}</ref> "Shauna is a fun-loving, hard-working single mother from [[Las Vegas]] who aspires to live life to its absolute fullest," executive producer and headwriter Bradley Bell told ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs.soapsindepth.com/posts/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-shauna-fulton-denise-richards-169705|title=Everything You Need to Know About Shauna on B&B|last=Eades|first=Chris|date=April 4, 2019|website=CBSSoapsInDepth.com|access-date=August 6, 2019|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407195557/https://www.cbs.soapsindepth.com/posts/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-shauna-fulton-denise-richards-169705|url-status=live}} {{better source needed|date=October 2020}}</ref> In July 2019, it was announced that Richards had joined the cast of [[Fox Broadcasting]]'s comedy-drama television series ''[[BH90210]]'' in a guest role, playing a fictionalized version of herself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-joins-bh90210-cast/|title=Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Denise Richards Joins the Cast of BH90210|website=People|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730235257/https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-joins-bh90210-cast/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2019/07/29/denise-richards-bh90210-cast-fox-reboot/|title=TVLine Items: Denise Richards on BH90210, Ballers Premiere and More|last1=Gelman|first1=Vlada|date=July 29, 2019|website=TVLine|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=August 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807001508/https://tvline.com/2019/07/29/denise-richards-bh90210-cast-fox-reboot/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/denise-richards-was-on-the-90210-reboot-rhobh-star-has-fans-freaking-out/|title=Denise Richards was on the 90210 reboot: RHOBH star has fans freaking out|date=September 12, 2019|website=Monsters and Critics|access-date=September 14, 2019|archive-date=September 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914074806/https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/denise-richards-was-on-the-90210-reboot-rhobh-star-has-fans-freaking-out/|url-status=live}}</ref> She portrayed overly-ambitious mother Candice in [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] television film ''The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders'', released on September 2, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Denise-Richards-Stars-in-THE-SECRET-LIVES-OF-CHEERLEADERS-on-Lifetime-20190718|title=Denise Richards Stars in 'The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders' on Lifetime|magazine=Broadway World|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827152258/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Denise-Richards-Stars-in-THE-SECRET-LIVES-OF-CHEERLEADERS-on-Lifetime-20190718|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.etonline.com/denise-richards-confirms-rhobh-is-filming-moving-forward-with-potential-new-castmates-exclusive|title=Denise Richards Dishes on 'RHOBH' Season 10 (Exclusive)|work=[[Entertainment Tonight]]|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827152259/https://www.etonline.com/denise-richards-confirms-rhobh-is-filming-moving-forward-with-potential-new-castmates-exclusive|url-status=live}}</ref> "I think the story's about this girl that's trying to fit in and makes some bad choices and then, knowing right from wrong, decided to make a better choice," Richards told ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://parade.com/917799/paulettecohn/denise-richards-stars-in-the-secret-life-of-cheerleaders/|title=The Secret Life of Cheerleaders Star Denise Richards on the Challenges of Parenting in a Social Media World|last=Cohn|first=Paulette|date=August 30, 2019|magazine=[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]|access-date=November 22, 2019|archive-date=September 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914003042/https://parade.com/917799/paulettecohn/denise-richards-stars-in-the-secret-life-of-cheerleaders/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 4, 2019, Richards appeared as a guest model on the game show ''[[The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price Is Right]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/lookbook/denise-richards-silver-fringe-dress-the-price-is-right|title=Denise Richards Dazzles in a Fringe Minidress on The Price Is Right|date=November 5, 2019|website=Bravo TV Official Site|access-date=November 22, 2019|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234742/https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/lookbook/denise-richards-silver-fringe-dress-the-price-is-right|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soapcentral.com/bb/news/2019/0902-denise_richards_price_is_right.php|title=Denise Richards is the third B&B star to guest on The Price is Right this fall|website=soapcentral.com|date=August 30, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2019|archive-date=September 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905172326/https://www.soapcentral.com///bb/news/2019/0902-denise_richards_price_is_right.php|url-status=live}}</ref> Richards played Valerie in the Christmas film ''My Adventures with Santa'' (2019) opposite [[Patrick Muldoon]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lollychristmas.com/tag/my-adventures-with-santa/|title=My Adventures With Santa – LollyChristmas.com|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001172634/https://www.lollychristmas.com/tag/my-adventures-with-santa/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released in limited theaters on November 15, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/550359/denise-richards-patrick-muldoon-jamie-luner-my-adventures-with-santa-film/|title=Denise Richards & Patrick Muldoon Star in 'My Adventures With Santa'|last=Young|first=Candace|date=September 30, 2019|website=Soaps.com|access-date=October 1, 2019|archive-date=October 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001171134/https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/550359/denise-richards-patrick-muldoon-jamie-luner-my-adventures-with-santa-film/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2020s ===
Richards returned for ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills''<nowiki/>' tenth season, which premiered on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-season-10-denise-richards-rumors|title=The RHOBH Cast Has Major Questions About Denise Richards in Season 10|date=March 18, 2020|website=Bravo TV Official Site|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327075304/https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-season-10-denise-richards-rumors|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 10, 2020, her representative confirmed that Richards is leaving the series after two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Denise Richards Leaving RHOBH to 'Enjoy Her Family More,' Source Says|url=https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-leaving-rhobh-to-enjoy-her-family-more-source-says/|access-date=September 10, 2020|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|archive-date=September 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910170649/https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-leaving-rhobh-to-enjoy-her-family-more-source-says/|url-status=live}}</ref> In late 2020, Richards traveled to [[Spain]] to begin filming adventure drama series ''Glow & Darkness'', portraying the role of Countess of Champagne.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Kanter|first1=Jake|date=August 21, 2020|title=APA Signs Spain's YouMore TV As It Restarts Filming Denise Richards Series 'Glow & Darkness'|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/apa-signs-up-spanish-producer-youmore-tv-denise-richards-glow-and-darkness-1203019676/|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 16, 2020|title=B&B's Denise Richards Returns to Spain for Glow & Darkness|url=https://soaphub.com/bold-beautiful/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-news/the-bold-and-the-beautifuls-denise-richards-returns-to-spain-for-glow-darkness/|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Soap Hub}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Lang|first1=Jamie|date=January 10, 2020|title=Jane Seymour, Denise Richards Headline Medieval Series 'Glow and Darkness'|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/jane-seymour-denise-richards-medieval-series-glow-and-darkness-1203462974/|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Joan Collins, co-stars launch "Glow & Darkness"|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/joan-collins-co-stars-launch-164307116.html|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Yahoo|archive-date=August 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809175224/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/joan-collins-co-stars-launch-164307116.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2020, she appeared in five films: ''[[Money Plane]], Switched, Reality Queen!, Alpha Code'' and ''Timecrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove.'' The [[heist film]] ''Money Plane'' was released to video-on-demand services on July 10, 2020, by [[Quiver Distribution]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Renner|first=Brian D.|title=Everything You Need to Know About Money Plane Movie (2020): Jun. 16, 2020 - added photos to the photos gallery|url=https://www.movieinsider.com/m14307/money-plane|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=Movie Insider}}</ref> In ''Switched,'' released on September 4, 2020, Richards portrayed Victoria Sharp, the mother of a school bully.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Switched': Meet Madeleine Byrne, Denise Richards and rest of the cast of the star-studded teen dramedy|url=https://meaww.com/switched-2020-movie-cast-denise-richards-john-schneider-teen-dramedy-madeleine-byrne|access-date=August 9, 2021|website=meaww.com|date=September 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nerdly » 'Switched' DVD Review|url=https://www.nerdly.co.uk/2020/10/09/switched-dvd-review/|access-date=August 9, 2021}}</ref> On August 28, 2021, she played Amanda in Lifetime's thriller film ''Killer Cheer Mom''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Denise Richards Gets Her Way in Lifetime's 'Killer Cheer Mom' First Look (Exclusive) |url=https://www.etonline.com/denise-richards-gets-her-way-in-lifetimes-killer-cheer-mom-first-look-exclusive-170961|access-date=August 30, 2021|website=Entertainment Tonight|date=August 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cohn|first=Paulette|date=August 27, 2021|title=Denise Richards Talks Lifetime's Killer Cheer Mom, Friendship, Picking Roles and Whether She'll Return to RHOBH|url=https://parade.com/1254414/paulettecohn/denise-richards-interview-killer-cheer-mom/|access-date=August 30, 2021|website=Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Beg|first=Mirza Aaqib|date=August 27, 2021|title=Where Was Killer Cheer Mom Filmed? Is it a True Story? Lifetime Cast Details|url=https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-lifetimes-killer-cheer-mom-filmed-is-it-a-true-story/|access-date=August 30, 2021|website=The Cinemaholic}}</ref> The film follows a high school junior named Riley, who moved to a new town with her dad and stepmom, Amanda (Richards).<ref>{{Cite web|title='Killer Cheer Mom' Full Cast List: Meet Denise Richards and others from Lifetime film|url=https://meaww.com/killer-cheer-mom-full-cast-list-meet-denise-richards-and-others-from-lifetime-movie|access-date=August 30, 2021|website=meaww.com|date=August 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Priola|first1=Victoria|date=August 28, 2021|title=How to watch Denise Richards in 'Killer Cheer Mom': Air time, channel, trailer, stream for free|url=https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2021/08/how-to-watch-denise-richards-in-killer-cheer-mom-air-time-channel-movie-trailer-stream-for-free.html|access-date=August 30, 2021|website=masslive}}</ref>

On November 15, 2024, [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] announced that Richards would be one of fifteen contestants to appear on the third season of reality quasi-military training television series ''[[Special Forces: World's Toughest Test]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Trista Sutter, Denise Richards and Stephen Baldwin Among Stars to Face Their Fears on 'Special Forces' Season 3 |url=https://people.com/trista-sutter-denise-richards-and-stephen-baldwin-among-season-3-special-forces-worlds-toughest-test-cast-8746322 |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2025, Richards will star and executive produce ''[[Denise Richards & Her Wild Things]]'', a reality television series focusing on her and her family for [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/gallery/denise-richards-and-her-wild-things-cast-photos-trailer-premiere-date-bravo/|title='Denise Richards & Her Wild Things' Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At Bravo|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Armando|last=Tinoco|date=February 4, 2025|access-date=February 4, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://people.com/denise-richards-on-daughters-onlyfans-her-ex-charlie-sheen-and-more-exclusive-11681818 | title=Denise Richards Goes on the Record About Daughter Sami's OnlyFans, Her Ex Charlie Sheen and More (Exclusive) }}</ref> The series was initially set to launch on [[E!]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=June 10, 2024 |title='Denise Richards And The Wild Things' Docuseries Picked Up By E! For 2025 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/denise-richards-and-the-wild-things-docuseries-e-network-2025-1235969202/ |access-date=June 11, 2024 |website=Deadline}}</ref>

== Other activities ==

=== Business ===
Richards launched her self-titled fragrance in spring 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2013 |title=Denise Richards Signature Fragrance |url=http://www.lynnegabriel.com/denise-richards-signature-fragrance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827154630/http://www.lynnegabriel.com/denise-richards-signature-fragrance/ |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |website=Whatever is Lovely}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards Perfume |url=https://www.cosmeticsandperfumes.net/product-page/denise-richards-perfume |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827154630/https://www.cosmeticsandperfumes.net/product-page/denise-richards-perfume |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |website=pretty-woman}}</ref> In November 2019, Richards announced that she has developed a skincare line with CBme Beauty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards on Instagram: "I'm very excited about my new venture... 2 yrs ago what started out talking with friends over dinner about my passion for skincare &…" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B4khYvYHA1W/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234748/https://www.instagram.com/p/B4khYvYHA1W/ |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2019 |title=Canavation Product Group Launches New Skincare Line |url=https://www.americanspa.com/cbd/canavation-product-group-launches-new-skincare-line |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116143001/https://www.americanspa.com/cbd/canavation-product-group-launches-new-skincare-line |archive-date=November 16, 2019 |access-date=November 16, 2019 |website=American Spa}}</ref>

===Modeling===
During her career, Richards has been on the cover of numerous magazines, including ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' (Poland, Greece, US and Germany), ''[[Redbook]]'', ''[[Details (magazine)|Details]]'', ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'', ''[[Self (magazine)|Self]],'' ''[[Shape (magazine)|Shape]]'', ''[[GQ]]'', ''[[Bella (British magazine)|Bella]]'' and ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.famousfix.com/topic/denise-richards/magazines |title=Denise Richards Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Denise Richards - FamousFix|website=FamousFix.com|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=August 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803183206/https://www.famousfix.com/topic/denise-richards/magazines |url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2004, she posed for a [[nude]] [[pictorial]] in ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine, five months after giving birth.<ref>''Playboy'', December 2004; see also [http://www.askmen.com/celebs/entertainment-news/denise-richards/denise-richards-playboy-pose.html ''Denise Richards' Playboy pose''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619174239/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/entertainment-news/denise-richards/denise-richards-playboy-pose.html |date=June 19, 2009}}, [[Askmen.com]], November 12, 2004.</ref> Richards posed semi-nude for the July 2006 issue of ''[[Jane (magazine)|Jane]]'' magazine to raise money for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. She has appeared in television commercials for [[Pepsi]], [[Head & Shoulders]], [[Secret (deodorant brand)|Secret]], [[J. C. Penney|J.C. Penney]] and Librero.<ref>{{Citation|title=Denise Richards JCPenny Commercial| date=November 6, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIsv6jlQBx0|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=November 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104001720/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIsv6jlQBx0&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live}}</ref> Richards walked the runway at the "[[Max Factor]] Salutes Hollywood" fashion show on March 14, 2007, in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/denise-richards/ |title=Denise Richards|website=www.cbsnews.com|date=October 27, 2010|access-date=September 4, 2019 |archive-date=September 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904124711/https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/denise-richards/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2010, Richards walked the runway for [[Ali Landry]] and Annie Kate Pons's fashion line, Belle Parish's fashion show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stylehasastory.blogspot.com/2010/10/belle-parish-runway-show.html |title=Style Has A Story: Belle Parish Runway Show|date=October 21, 2010|website=Style Has A Story|access-date=September 4, 2019|archive-date=September 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904124708/http://stylehasastory.blogspot.com/2010/10/belle-parish-runway-show.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, Richards appeared in an [[infomercial]] for abdominal muscle toner "The Flex Belt" alongside [[Adrianne Curry]], [[Lisa Rinna]] and [[Janet Evans]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Flex Belt TV Commercial Featuring Denise Richards |url=http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7nG1/the-flex-belt-featuring-denise-richards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803183216/https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7nG1/the-flex-belt-featuring-denise-richards |archive-date=August 3, 2019 |access-date=August 3, 2019 |website=iSpot.tv}}</ref> In 2013, she became the brand ambassador for Oro Gold Cosmetics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2013 |title=Denise Richards |url=https://orogoldcosmetics.wordpress.com/tag/denise-richards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803183209/https://orogoldcosmetics.wordpress.com/tag/denise-richards/ |archive-date=August 3, 2019 |access-date=August 3, 2019 |website=Oro Gold Cosmetics}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Denise Richards Commercial | date=July 28, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajypgT9xazU |access-date=August 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103235455/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajypgT9xazU&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=November 3, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2013 |title=ORO GOLD'S NEW SPOKESPERSON DENISE RICHARDS |url=https://www.orogoldcosmetics.com/oro-golds-new-spokesperson-denise-richards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803183209/https://www.orogoldcosmetics.com/oro-golds-new-spokesperson-denise-richards/ |archive-date=August 3, 2019 |access-date=August 3, 2019 |website=OROGOLD Cosmetics}}</ref> In 2017, she appeared in furniture brand Urban Home's commercials and advertising campaigns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2017 |title=Denise Richards, Urban Home to partner for new line |url=https://www.furnituretoday.com/business-news/denise-richards-create-line-urban-home-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804111216/https://www.furnituretoday.com/business-news/denise-richards-create-line-urban-home-2/ |archive-date=August 4, 2019 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |website=Furniture Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Actress collaborates with Urban Home chain |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/money/business/2016/12/24/actress-collaborates-urban-home-chain/95674666/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234747/https://www.vcstar.com/story/money/business/2016/12/24/actress-collaborates-urban-home-chain/95674666/ |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |website=Ventura County Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Urban Home 2017 End of Year Sale Starring Denise Richards from Angelica Terrazas on Vimeo |url=https://player.vimeo.com/video/196522451 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804134945/https://player.vimeo.com/video/196522451 |archive-date=August 4, 2019 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |website=player.vimeo.com}}</ref> Richard has appeared in [[Blues Traveler]]'s music video for "Canadian Rose" and [[Snoop Dogg]]'s music video for "[[Undercova Funk (Give Up the Funk)|Undercova Funk]]".{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} In September 2019, she walked the runway for [[Kyle Richards]]'s and Shahida Clayton's new clothing brand at [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2019/09/08/lisa-rinna-denise-richards-of-rhobh-hit-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week/ |title=Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards of 'RHOBH' hit the runway at New York Fashion Week|last=Aktar|first=Alev |date=September 9, 2019|website=New York Post|access-date=September 9, 2019 |archive-date=September 11, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190911012742/https://nypost.com/2019/09/08/lisa-rinna-denise-richards-of-rhobh-hit-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Philanthropy ===
[[File:Denise Richards and Kellie Martin 2012 -2.jpg|thumb|Richards (left) and [[Kellie Martin]] (right) at the [[American Humane|American Humane Association]] 2012 Hero Dog Awards]]
Outside of work, Richards dedicates much of her time to philanthropy. She has supported numerous charities, including [[Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption]], [[Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation]], [[Feeding America]], Much Love Animal Rescue, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, [[Best Friends Animal Society]] and [[Children's Hospital Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards: Charity Work & Causes |url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/denise-richards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234757/https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/denise-richards |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=Look to the Stars}}</ref> Richards has also appeared in the [[NOH8 Campaign]]<ref>[http://www.noh8campaign.com/photo-gallery/familiar-faces-part-3/photo/9180 Familiar Faces Part 3] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402064715/http://www.noh8campaign.com/photo-gallery/familiar-faces-part-3/photo/9180|date=April 2, 2013}}. NOH8 Campaign. Retrieved on March 20, 2014.</ref> and has spoken in support of [[gay marriage]].

Richards has worked with [[Best Friends Animal Society]] on several projects, including its Pup My Ride program, which transports small dogs from high-kill [[animal shelter]]s to other parts of the US where there is a greater demand for small dogs. She promoted Best Friends Animal Society's Save Them All campaign in 2014.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2014 |title=Denise Richards Promotes Save Them All Campaign |url=https://www.dogtipper.com/blog/2014/04/denise-richards-promotes-save-campaign.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827154645/https://www.dogtipper.com/blog/2014/04/denise-richards-promotes-save-campaign.html |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |website=DogTipper}}</ref> "I've been involved with Best Friends Animal Society since 2009 and I've seen firsthand the differences they've made and the countless lives they've saved," Richards said.<ref name=":3" /> She has regularly appeared on ''[[Access Hollywood]]'''s monthly pet segment showcasing shelter dogs rescued by Best Friends and available for adoption.<ref>[http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-hollywood-live-denise-richards-kicks-off-pet-adoption-campaign_video_1303211 "Access Hollywood Live: Denise Richards Kicks Off Pet Adoption Campaign"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106200243/http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-hollywood-live-denise-richards-kicks-off-pet-adoption-campaign_video_1303211|date=January 6, 2012}}. Access Holyywood. March 8, 2011. Accessed January 1, 2013.</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/denise-richards-has-a-new-blind-best-friend/ "Denise Richards Has a New, Blind Best Friend"] . Fox News. May 16, 2011. Accessed January 1, 2013.</ref> While assisting with relief efforts in New York following [[Hurricane Sandy]], she worked together with [[North Shore Animal League America|North Shore Animal League]], and adopted a puppy from a Long Island shelter.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Jamieson |first=Amy |date=November 12, 2012 |title=Denise Richards Adopts Puppy During Sandy Aftermath |url=http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/article/0,,20647192,00.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115085801/http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/article/0,,20647192,00.html |archive-date=November 15, 2012 |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Denise Richards: Homeless Pets Need Even More Help After Sandy |url=https://people.com/pets/denise-richards-homeless-pets-need-even-more-help-after-sandy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815110049/https://people.com/pets/denise-richards-homeless-pets-need-even-more-help-after-sandy/ |archive-date=August 15, 2019 |access-date=August 15, 2019 |magazine=People}}</ref>

She has walked the runway for charity fashion shows, such as [[Susan G. Komen for the Cure|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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Katie |date=February 10, 2011 |title=Camila Has Matthew's Support For Her Red-Hot Return to the Runway |url=http://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Pictures-Camila-Alves-Julianne-Hough-Denise-Richards-Audrina-Patridge-Heart-Truth-Red-Dress-Event-2011-02-10-010037-13860029 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904153035/https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Pictures-Camila-Alves-Julianne-Hough-Denise-Richards-Audrina-Patridge-Heart-Truth-Red-Dress-Event-2011-02-10-010037-13860029 |archive-date=September 4, 2019 |access-date=September 4, 2019 |website=POPSUGAR Celebrity UK}}</ref> In January 2012, she launched her first collaboration with fashion subscription service [[ShoeDazzle]] to design the "Eloise" heel and raised over $15,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association.<ref name="bravotv" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2012 |title=Denise Richards designs for ShoeDazzle |url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/lifestyle-fashion/stylenews/shoedazzle-224649.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704143956/https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/lifestyle-fashion/stylenews/shoedazzle-224649.html |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=www.femalefirst.co.uk}}</ref> In December 2012, she 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Denise Richards Is Fighting Kidney Cancer, One Heel at a Time |url=https://people.com/style/how-denise-richards-is-fighting-kidney-cancer-one-heel-at-a-time/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704143946/https://people.com/style/how-denise-richards-is-fighting-kidney-cancer-one-heel-at-a-time/ |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=People}}</ref> After Richards lost her mother to kidney cancer, she dedicated her time to raising awareness and helping the Kidney Cancer Association.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeremy |title=Denise Richards helps raise money for kidney cancer charity |url=https://www.goodworldnews.org/topics/entertainment/item/201-denise-richards-helps-raise-money-for-cancer-charity |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704182124/https://www.goodworldnews.org/topics/entertainment/item/201-denise-richards-helps-raise-money-for-cancer-charity |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=www.goodworldnews.org}}</ref> In November 2015, Richards and her daughters spent [[Thanksgiving]] volunteering and serving food for homeless families.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denise Richards on Instagram: "Proud of my girls for helping out others..serving homeless families & friends Thanksgiving dinner.. Grateful we can help & give back…" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/-kpGiPynM4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234757/https://www.instagram.com/p/-kpGiPynM4/ |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2019 |website=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ripley |first=Kimberly |date=November 29, 2015 |title=Denise Richards, Daughters Spend Thanksgiving Serving the Homeless |url=https://www.webpronews.com/denise-richards-daughters-spend-thanksgiving-serving-the-homeless/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928234759/https://www.webpronews.com/denise-richards-daughters-spend-thanksgiving-serving-the-homeless/ |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=August 15, 2019 |website=WebProNews}}</ref>

In June 2018, she joined The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's summer theatrical PSA campaign to benefit Brave Beginnings, which funds vital neonatal equipment to U.S. hospitals.<ref name="bravotv" /> Richards filmed a public service announcement that was played at movie theaters nationwide.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2018 |title=Denise Richards Joins 2018 Theatrical PSA Campaign |url=https://www.bravebeginnings.org/denise-richards-joins-2018-theatrical-psa-campaign/ |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=Brave Beginnings}}</ref>

== Media image ==
Richards's appearance has often been the subject of media attention. In 1999, she was ranked #9 in ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''<nowiki/>'s 50 Sexiest Women. In 2001, she was voted #2 in ''[[FHM]]''<nowiki/>'s 100 Sexiest Women, #5 in ''FHM'''s [[FHM's 100 Sexiest Women (UK)|100 Sexiest Women]] and #19 in [[AskMen.com]]'s 50 Most Beautiful Women. She was named one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/hottest-women-all-time|title=The 100 Hottest Women of All-Time|year=2011|work=[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]|access-date=January 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815165801/http://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/hottest-women-all-time|archive-date=August 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2002, Richards was ranked at number 21 in ''[[Stuff (magazine)|Stuff]]'' magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World." In 2011, ''Men's Health'' ranked her at number 61 on their list of "100 Hottest Women of All Time." ''[[Shape (magazine)|Shape]]'' magazine ranked her at number 7 on their list of "10 of Our Fave Bond Girls: Then and Now."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shape.com/celebrities/celebrity-photos/10-our-fave-bond-girls-then-and-now|title=Bond Girls Through the Years|website=Shape|access-date=November 24, 2019|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922071407/http://www.shape.com/celebrities/celebrity-photos/10-our-fave-bond-girls-then-and-now|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Richards became engaged to actor [[Charlie Sheen]] on December 26, 2001, and they were married on June 15, 2002, at the estate of ''[[Spin City]]'' creator [[Gary David Goldberg]].<ref name="people2002">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20137422,00.html|title=Just Married!|access-date=May 13, 2013|last=Smolowe|first=Jill|date=July 1, 2002|magazine=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|archive-date=April 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429060918/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20137422,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have two children together.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/sheen-richards-welcome-a-baby-girl/|title=Sheen, Richards Welcome a Baby Girl|access-date=June 1, 2007|author=Silverman, Stephen M.|date=March 16, 2004|magazine=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001001417/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,627858,00.html|archive-date=October 1, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/denise-welcomes-baby-lola/|title=Denise Welcomes Baby Lola!|access-date=June 1, 2007|author=Midler, Caryn|date=June 2, 2005|magazine=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|archive-date=May 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070504084851/http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,1066791,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2005, while pregnant with their second child, Richards filed for divorce from Sheen.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.themovieinsider.com/g401-sheen-and-richards-file-divorce-papers.html | title = Celebrity News | website= The Movie Insider | date = January 6, 2006 | access-date = August 19, 2010 | archive-date = December 1, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081201194226/http://www.themovieinsider.com/g401-sheen-and-richards-file-divorce-papers.html | url-status = live }}</ref> She sought a restraining order against Sheen, alleging death threats against her.<ref name="rest">{{cite web | title=Denise and Charlie Get Ugly|first=Sarah|last=Hall|date=April 21, 2006| publisher=[[E! News]] | url=https://www.eonline.com/news/52169/denise-and-charlie-get-ugly| access-date=October 1, 2020|archive-date=January 17, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150117101923/http://www.eonline.com/news/52169/denise-and-charlie-get-ugly|url-status= live}}</ref> On April 19, 2006, Richards filed formal legal papers seeking a divorce from Sheen under the laws of the state of California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0421061sheen1.html|title=Charlie Sheen Divorce Bombshell|website=Thesmokinggun.com|date=April 21, 2006|access-date=April 22, 2006|archive-date=May 21, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080521145443/http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0421061sheen1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The divorce was finalized on November 30, 2006; Sheen was ordered to stay 300 feet away from his ex-wife and their daughters, except during supervised visits.<ref>{{cite news|title=Denise Richards & Charlie Sheen's Divorce Final (Docs Included)|url=https://www.accesshollywood.com/articles/denise-richards-charlie-sheens-divorce-final-divorce-docs-included-56981/|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|publisher=NBCUniversal|access-date=February 4, 2017|archive-date=February 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205101420/https://www.accesshollywood.com/articles/denise-richards-charlie-sheens-divorce-final-divorce-docs-included-56981/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2010, Sheen surrendered legal custody of Sam and Lola to Richards. They previously had joint legal custody of their daughters. According to a source, Richards wanted sole legal custody, given Sheen's "marital turmoil, sobriety issues, and criminal problems" and he did not fight it. Under their divorce agreement, she had primary physical custody and he had visitation rights.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen Surrenders Custody of Daughters|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-sheen-surrenders-custody-of-daughters/|website=CBSNews|date=May 5, 2010 |publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220045344/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-sheen-surrenders-custody-of-daughters/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Charlie Sheen Surrenders Custody of Sam & Lola |url=https://www.tmz.com/2010/05/04/charlie-sheen-surrenders-custody-sam-lola-child-support-legal-physical-denise-richards-divorce/#ixzz0n3xVJSNY |website=TMZ |date=May 5, 2010 |publisher=EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC |access-date=May 3, 2021}}</ref>

By mid-2012, Richards and Sheen were on good terms,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/denise-richards-charlie-sheen_n_3658712 | title=Denise Richards On Ex Charlie Sheen: 'I Will Be There For Him No Matter What' (VIDEO) | work=HuffPost | date=July 27, 2013 | access-date=August 11, 2016 | archive-date=August 19, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819091337/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/27/denise-richards-charlie-sheen_n_3658712.html | url-status=live }}</ref> often spending time together with their children. In 2012, Sheen made a cameo appearance in her movie ''[[Madea's Witness Protection]],'' while Richards appeared in Sheen's television series ''[[Anger Management (TV series)|Anger Management]]''.<ref name="anger">{{cite news|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/charlie-sheen-anger-management_n_1582104|title=Charlie Sheen Talks 'Anger Management', Denise Richards|access-date=July 20, 2012|work=HuffPost|first=Leigh|last=Weingus|date=June 8, 2012|archive-date=June 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613183446/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/charlie-sheen-anger-management_n_1582104.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In a move supported by Sheen, in May 2013, Richards was awarded temporary custody of the twin sons born in 2009 to 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/brooke-muellers-twins-with-charlie-sheen-taken-away-by-child-and-family-services-201335|title=Brooke Mueller's Twins With Charlie Sheen Taken Away by Child and Family Services|access-date=May 3, 2013|work=Us Weekly|first=Nicole|last=Eggenberger|date=May 3, 2013|archive-date=May 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505103416/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/brooke-muellers-twins-with-charlie-sheen-taken-away-by-child-and-family-services-201335|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2011, Richards adopted a third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Aliya |title=Denise Richards Opens Up About Adopting Her Daughter And Raising Kids On Her Own |url=https://doyouremember.com/77470/denise-richards-daughter-eloise |website=DoYouRemember.com |date=May 22, 2018 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |archive-date=December 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217110906/https://doyouremember.com/77470/denise-richards-daughter-eloise |url-status=live }}</ref> as a single parent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy 3rd Birthday Eloise Richards|url=http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2014/05/24/birthday-eloise-richards|website=Celebrity Baby Scoop|publisher=Traverse Legal, PLC|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220061641/http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2014/05/24/birthday-eloise-richards|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her middle name honors Richards's deceased mother.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/entertainment_and_celebrities/cover_models/celebrity_exercise_motivation | title = Pilates exercises and positive thinking: these strengthened Denise Richards | website= Shape.com | access-date = August 19, 2010 | url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100317112028/http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/entertainment_and_celebrities/cover_models/celebrity_exercise_motivation | archive-date = March 17, 2010 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Richards adopted her at birth, following a two-year adoption process.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/parents/denise-richards-eloise-joni-first-photos/|title=Meet Denise Richards's New Daughter, Eloise Joni!|access-date=June 7, 2013|date=August 1, 2011|work=People|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702091743/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2011/08/01/denise-richards-eloise-joni-first-photos/|archive-date=July 2, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/meet-denise-richards-baby-girl-eloise-joni-2011207|title=Meet Denise Richards' Baby Girl Eloise Joni!|access-date=June 7, 2013|date=July 20, 2011|work=Us Weekly|archive-date=June 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628104820/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/meet-denise-richards-baby-girl-eloise-joni-2011207|url-status=live}}</ref> Eloise has a rare chromosomal disorder, [[Chromosome 8]], Monosomy 8p, which affects her speech.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Denise Richards reveals 9-year-old daughter said 'dad' for first time|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/denise-richards-reveals-9-year-old-daughter-said-dad-1st-t184896|access-date=June 23, 2020|website=TODAY.com|date=June 22, 2020|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626204609/https://www.today.com/popculture/denise-richards-reveals-9-year-old-daughter-said-dad-1st-t184896|url-status=live}}</ref> Richards has worked on learning sign language to communicate with her daughter.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Spencer|first=Ashley|date=July 23, 2020|title=The unbelievable believability of Denise Richards|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/denise-richards-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/2020/07/22/ae05d542-c7ad-11ea-a99f-3bbdffb1af38_story.html|access-date=August 31, 2021|newspaper=The Washington Post|quote=Because Eloise has a neurological condition and is nonverbal, they’re working on sign language and in the process of getting her a guide dog, as well as collaborating on the nonprofit Quantum Reach Foundation that aims to help children and animals.}}</ref>

In December 2017, Richards began dating Aaron Phypers before his divorce from [[Nicolette Sheridan]] was finalized.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/nicollette-sheridan-aaron-phypers-divorce-finalized/|title=Desperate Housewives' Nicollette Sheridan and Aaron Phypers' Divorce Has Been Finalized|last=Stone|first=Natalie|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=August 21, 2018|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826005003/https://people.com/tv/nicollette-sheridan-aaron-phypers-divorce-finalized/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 8, 2018, Richards and Phypers married in [[Malibu, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-marries-aaron-phypers/|title=Denise Richards Marries Aaron Phypers in Intimate Malibu Wedding: 'Love You, Baby'|last=Corriston|first=Michele|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=September 8, 2018|access-date=September 8, 2018|archive-date=September 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909065903/https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-marries-aaron-phypers/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2019, Richards announced that Phypers was adopting her youngest daughter, Eloise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://people.com/parents/denise-richards-husband-aaron-phypers-adopting-daughter-eloise/|title=Denise Richards Reveals Husband Aaron Phypers Is 'Adopting' Her Daughter Eloise: 'He's Amazing'|last=Juneau|first=Jen|date=May 10, 2019|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=August 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810204818/https://people.com/parents/denise-richards-husband-aaron-phypers-adopting-daughter-eloise/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Richards joined [[OnlyFans]] as a content creator in June 2022, as a gesture of support for her daughter Sami, who had attracted criticism for launching her own account.<ref name="People-OnlyFans">{{cite news|last1=Jackson|first1=Dory |title=Denise Richards Creates an OnlyFans Account After Defending Daughter Sami's Page|date=June 23, 2022|work=People|url=https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-creates-onlyfans-account/ |access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> She said that she believed "the creators of [OnlyFans] really took the best of every platform of social media and put it into one site," because as a creator, "you own your content. The other sites, they can sell your content."<ref name="KTLA5-OnlyFans">{{cite news|last1=Rubin|first1=Sam |last2=Samra|first2=Christine |title=Denise Richards talks joining OnlyFans after daughter Sami Sheen|date=July 6, 2022|work=KLTA|url=https://ktla.com/entertainment/denise-richards-talks-joining-onlyfans-after-daughter-daughter-sami-sheen/ |access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> Richards earns a significant income via the site.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denise Richards earns millions of dollars a month from OnlyFans |url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2023/06/21/64923f8f22601dc0438b45e5.html |website=[[MARCA]] |date=June 21, 2023}}</ref> Her friend, [[Tori Spelling]], later admitted to subscribing with a pseudonymous account and spending over $400 on content and tips in two days.<ref name="People-Spelling">{{cite news|last1=Garner|first1=Glenn |title=Tori Spelling Says She Spent $400 on Denise Richards' OnlyFans in 2 Days: 'I Couldn't Stop'|date=January 21, 2023|work=People|url=https://people.com/tv/tori-spelling-spent-400-denise-richards-onlyfans-2-days/ |access-date=January 23, 2023}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! class="unsortable" style="width:12em;" |Role
! class="unsortable" style="width:8em;" |Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Loaded Weapon 1]]''
| Cindy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1994
| ''[[Lookin' Italian]]''
| Elizabeth
|
|-
| ''[[Tammy and the T-Rex]]''
| Tammy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1997
| ''[[Nowhere (1997 film)|Nowhere]]''
| Jana
|
|-
| ''[[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]''
| Carmen Ibañez
| 
|-
| 1998
| ''[[Wild Things (film)|Wild Things]]''
| Kelly Lanier Van Ryan
| 
|-
| rowspan=3|1999
| ''[[Drop Dead Gorgeous (film)|Drop Dead Gorgeous]]''
| Rebecca "Becky" Ann Leeman
|
|-
| ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''
| [[Dr. Christmas Jones]]
| 
|-
| ''[[Tail Lights Fade]]''
| Wendy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2001
| ''[[Valentine (film)|Valentine]]''
| Paige Prescott
|
|-
| ''[[Good Advice (film)|Good Advice]]''
| Cindy Styne
|
|-
| rowspan=4|2002
| ''[[Empire (2002 film)|Empire]]''
| Trish
|
|-
| ''[[Undercover Brother]]''
| Penelope Snow/White She-Devil
|
|-
| ''[[The Third Wheel (film)|The Third Wheel]]''
| Diana Evans
|
|-
| ''[[You Stupid Man]]''
| Chloe
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2003
| ''[[Love Actually]]''
| Carla
| 
|-
| ''[[Scary Movie 3]]''
| Annie Logan
| [[Cameo appearance|Cameo]]
|-
| rowspan=2|2004
| ''[[Whore (2004 film)|Whore]]''
| Rebecca Smith
|
|-
| ''[[Elvis Has Left the Building]]''
| Belinda
|
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Edmond (film)|Edmond]]''
| B-girl
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2008
| ''[[Blonde and Blonder]]''
| Dawn St. Dom
|
|-
| ''[[Jolene (film)|Jolene]]''
| Marin Leger
|
|-
| rowspan=3|2009
| ''[[Finding Bliss]]''
| Bliss/Laura
|
|-
| ''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]''
| Denise Richards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2435621/sylvester-stallone-and-denise-richards-nominated-for-razzies-equivalent-the-golden-kela-awards/|title=Sylvester Stallone And Denise Richards Nominated For Razzies Equivalent, The Golden Kela Awards|publisher=MTV |date=February 22, 2010|access-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-date=February 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224081228/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/02/22/sylvester-stallone-and-denise-richards-nominated-for-razzies-equivalent-the-golden-kela-awards/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|
|-
| ''[[Deep in the Valley]]''
| Autumn Bliss
|
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Cougars, Inc.]]''
| Judy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2012
| ''[[Madea's Witness Protection]]''
| Kate Needleman 
|
|-
| ''[[Freeloaders (film)|Freeloaders]]''
| Denise Richards
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2015
| ''Operation: Neighborhood Watch!''
| Denise Sorensen 
|
|-
| ''[[Christmas Trade]]''
| Chloe 
| 
|-
| 2016
| ''A Life Lived'' 
| Elizabeth
|
|-
| rowspan=5|2017
| ''Altitude'' 
| FBI Agent Gretchen Blair 
| 
|-
|''[[American Violence]]''
| Dr. Amanda Tyler
|
|-
| ''[[American Satan]]''
| Kat Faust
|
|-
|''A Violent Man'' 
|Victoria
|
|-
|''Saturday at the Starlight''
|Mrs. Sproat
|
|-
| rowspan=4|2018
| ''[[The Toybox]]''
| Jennifer
|
|-
| ''Destined to Ride''
| Aunt Glo
|
|-
| ''[[The Prayer Box]]''
| Karen
| 
|-
|''[[1st Born]]'' 
|Christine
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2019
|''Adventures of Dally & Spanky''
|Kelly Banks
|
|-
|''My Adventures With Santa''
|Valerie Nolan
|
|-
| rowspan=5|2020
|''Reality Queen!''
|Angelina Streisand
|
|-
| ''Alpha Code'' 
| Johana 
|
|-
| ''[[Money Plane]]''
| Sarah Peters
|
|-
| ''Switched'' 
|Victoria Sharp<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/denise-richards-john-schneider-join-teenage-cyber-bully-faith-based-pic-switched-1202618500/|title=Denise Richards & John Schneider Join Teenage Cyber-Bully Faith Based Pic 'Switched'|magazine=Deadline|access-date=May 19, 2019|archivedate=July 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708230322/https://deadline.com/2019/05/denise-richards-john-schneider-join-teenage-cyber-bully-faith-based-pic-switched-1202618500/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 
|-
|''Timecrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove''
|Victoria Dare
|
|-
|2021
|''Send It!''
| Catherine
|
|-
|rowspan=4|2022
|''Wickensburg''
|Celine Lucas
|
|-
|''[[Love Accidentally]]''
|Debra
|
|-
|''Junkyard Dogs''
|Monica Sullivan
|
|-
| ''My Christmas Fiancé''
| Ashleigh
| 
|-
|rowspan=3|2023
|''[[The Line (2023 film)|The Line]]''
|Leanne
|
|-
|''The Housekeeper''
|Kit Ash
|
|-
|''A Christmas Frequency''
|Brooke Walkins
|
|-
|2024
|''[[Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace]]''
|Deborah
|
|-
|TBA
|''A Walking Miracle''
|Pamela
|In production
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1990
| ''[[Life Goes On (TV series)|Life Goes On]]''
| Camille
| Episode: "It Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be"
|-
| rowspan=3|1991
| ''[[Saved by the Bell]]''
| Cynthia
| Uncredited; episode: "The Last Weekend"
|-
| ''[[Married... with Children]]''
| Girl #2
| Episode: "Kelly Does Hollywood: Part 2"
|-
| ''[[Doogie Howser, M.D.]]''
| Alissa
| Episode: "Doogstruck"
|-
| rowspan=2|1992
| ''[[Eerie, Indiana]]''
| Girl #2
| Episode: "Reality Takes a Holiday"
|-
| ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''
| Robin McGill
| Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues"
|-
| rowspan=5|1993
| ''[[The Ben Stiller Show]]''
| Sunbathing girl
| Uncredited; episode: "At the Beach"
|-
| ''[[Seinfeld]]''
| Molly Dalrymple
| Episode: "[[The Shoes (Seinfeld)|The Shoes]]"
|-
| ''Bodies of Evidence''
| Jennifer Ivey
| Episode: "Eleven Grains of Sand"
|-
| ''[[In Living Color]]''
| n/a
| Episode: "The Dirty Dozens"
|-
| ''[[Against the Grain (TV series)|Against the Grain]]''
| Jodi Collins
| 2 episodes
|-
| rowspan=2|1994
| ''[[Burke's Law (1994 TV series)|Burke's Law]]''
| Jennifer Taylor
| Episode: "Who Killed the Beauty Queen?"
|-
| ''[[Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]''
| Angela
| Episode: "Season's Greedings"
|-
| rowspan=3|1995
| ''P.C.H.''
| Jess
| [[Television film]]
|-
| ''[[One West Waikiki]]''
| Deirdre Mansfield
| Episode: "Flowers of Evil"
|-
| ''[[High Tide (TV series)|High Tide]]''
| Alex
| Episode: "One on One"
|-
| rowspan=4|1996
| ''[[Weird Science (TV series)|Weird Science]]''
| Valerie
| Episode: "Funhouse of Death"
|-
| ''[[Melrose Place]]''
| Brandi Carson
| 3 episodes
|-
| ''In the Blink of an Eye''
| Tina Jacobs
| rowspan=3|Television film
|-
| ''[[Pier 66 (film)|Pier 66]]''
| Colleen
|-
| 2000
| ''919 Fifth Avenue''
| Cathy Damore
|-
| rowspan=2|2001
| ''[[Friends]]''
| Cassie Geller
| Episode: "[[The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin]]"
|-
| ''[[Spin City]]''
| Jennifer Duncan
| Recurring role; 5 episodes
|-
| 2003–2011
| ''[[Two and a Half Men]]''
| Lisa
| 2 episodes
|-
|2003–2021
|''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' 
|Herself
|Guest and co-host; 27 episodes
|-
| 2004
| ''[[I Do (But I Don't)]]''
| Lauren Candell
| Television film
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Sex, Love & Secrets]]''
| Jolene Butler
| Main role
|-
| 2006
| ''Secrets of a Small Town'' 
| Brenda Rhodes 
| Unsold [[television pilot]]
|-
| 2008–2009
| ''[[Denise Richards: It's Complicated]]''
| Herself
| Main role
|-
| 2010–2011
| ''[[Blue Mountain State]]''
| Debra Simon
| Main role
|-
| rowspan=4|2012
| ''[[Blue Lagoon: The Awakening]]''
| Barbara Robinson
| Television film
|-
| ''[[Kickin' It]]''
| Leona
| Episode: "Wedding Crashers"
|-
| ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]''
| Gwen Thompson
| Episode: "902–100"
|-
| ''[[30 Rock]]''
| Herself
|rowspan=2|2 episodes
|-
| 2012–2013
| ''[[Anger Management (TV series)|Anger Management]]''
| Lori
|-
| 2013–2014
| ''[[Twisted (TV series)|Twisted]]''
| Karen Desai
| Main role
|-
| 2014
| ''Fatal Acquittal''
| Nora Grant 
| Television film
|-
|  2015<br>2019–2020<br>2023–2024
| ''[[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]]''
| Herself
| [[Reality television|Reality series]]; 44 episodes
|-
| rowspan=3|2015
| ''A Christmas Reunion''
| Amy
| Television film; also co-producer
|-
| ''[[Significant Mother]]''
| Pepper Spinner 
| Episode: "Mixed Doubles"
|-
| ''Vanity''
| Marion Bellerose
| Main role
|-
| rowspan=2|2016
| ''Rock in a Hard Place''
| Heather
| Episode: "Pilot" 
|-
| ''[[Jane the Virgin]]''
| Denise Richards
| Episode: "Chapter Fifty-One" 
|-
| rowspan=2|2017
|''[[Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce]]''
|Temple Hampton
|Episode: "Rule #776: The Cat Is Always on the Roof"
|-
|''Tomboy''
|Shelley
|rowspan=2|Television film
|-
| rowspan=2|2018
| ''Christmas Break-In'' 
| Heather 
|-
|''[[Alone Together (TV series)|Alone Together]]''
|Jackie
|Episode: "Fertility"
|-
| rowspan=2|2019
|''The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders''
|Candice
|Television film
|-
|''[[BH90210]]''
| Denise Richards
|Episode: "The Long Wait"
|-
|2019–2022
|''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]''
| Shauna Fulton
| Recurring role; 188 episodes
|-
|2020
|''Happy Hazel''
|Karen
|rowspan=2|2 episodes
|-
|2020–2021
|''FraXtur''
| Susan
|-
|2021
|''Killer Cheer Mom''
|Amanda
|Television film
|-
|2021
|''Glow & Darkness''
|Countess of Champagne
|Main role<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/jane-seymour-denise-richards-medieval-series-glow-and-darkness-1203462974/|title=Jane Seymour, Denise Richards Headline Medieval Series ''Glow and Darkness''|date=January 10, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[The Guardians of Justice]]''
|Laura Lang
|Main [[Voice acting|voice role]]
|-
|2024
|''Paper Empire''
|Bentley
|Main role
|-
|2025
|''[[Special Forces: World's Toughest Test]]''
|Herself
|Contestant on season 3<ref name=":1" />
|-
|2025
|''[[Denise Richards & Her Wild Things]]''
|Herself
|Reality series
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Song
!Artist
!Notes
|-
|1997
|"Canadian Rose"
|[[Blues Traveler]]
|Country music<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pelley |first=Rich |date=2022-06-30 |title=Denise Richards: 'If there's a lost dog in the neighbourhood, they will always find me' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/30/denise-richards-if-theres-a-lost-dog-in-the-neighbourhood-they-will-always-find-me |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
|-
|2002
|"[[Undercova Funk (Give Up the Funk)|Undercova Funk]]"
|[[Snoop Dogg]]
|<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2002-05-03 |title=Snoop, James Brown Bring The Funk 'Undercover' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/snoop-james-brown-bring-the-funk-undercover-75887/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2017
|"Lovely Blonde"
|[[Sébastien Tellier]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muldoon |first=Padraig |date=2017-10-20 |title=This week's new music: Guy Sebastian, Demy, Ani Lorak, Tom Dice, Carola and more |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2017/10/21/new-music-guy-sebastian-demy-ani-lorak-carola-tom-dice/198710/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=wiwibloggs |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

== Bibliography ==
* Richards, Denise. ''The Real Girl Next Door.'' [[Gallery Books]], 2011.

== Awards and nominations ==
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Association
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
| 1998
|[[Blockbuster Entertainment Awards]]
| Favorite Female Newcomer
|''[[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]''
|rowspan=3 {{nom}}
|-
| 1999
|[[MTV Movie & TV Awards]]
| Best Kiss <small>(shared with [[Neve Campbell]] and [[Matt Dillon]])</small>
|''[[Wild Things (film)|Wild Things]]''
|-
| rowspan=3|2000
|[[Blockbuster Entertainment Awards]]
| Favorite Actress – Action
| rowspan=3|''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''
|-
| rowspan=2|[[Golden Raspberry Awards]]
| Worst Supporting Actress
| {{won}}
|-
| Worst Screen Couple <small>(shared with [[Pierce Brosnan]])</small>
|rowspan=2 {{nom}}
|-
| 2004
| [[Phoenix Film Critics Society|Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards]]
| Best Ensemble Acting <small>(shared with the cast)</small>
|''[[Love Actually]]''
|-
| 2016
| Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival
| Best Actress
|''A Life Lived''
|rowspan=2 {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2017
| rowspan=3|[[Northeast Film Festival]]
| Best Ensemble Cast <small>(shared with the cast)</small>
| rowspan=2|''[[American Satan]]''
|-
| Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film
|rowspan=4 {{nom}}
|-
|2018
|Best Supporting Actress<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nefilmfestival.com/2018-winners.html|title=2018 Winners|website=Northeast Film Festival|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=September 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921074530/http://www.nefilmfestival.com/2018-winners.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|''[[The Toybox]]''
|-
|2020
| rowspan=2|[[Soap Hub]] Awards
|Favorite Social Media Star
|Herself
|-
|2021
|Favorite Actress
|''[[The Bold and the Beautiful|The Bold And The Beautiful]]''
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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