How Old Is Denise Richards and What Is She Doing Now?

From time to time, every cinephile looks back at their favorite titles from the past. Whether it is nostalgia or the actual difference in the filmmaking process, many find that the movies from the 80s and 90s have a completely different feel to them. The same goes for the stars — they just don't make them like that anymore!

One of the absolute fan favorites of the 90s was Denise Richards. The woman best known for her roles in Starship Troopers and Wild Things ended up being cast as Bond girl Christmas Jones in 1999's The World Is Not Enough, but then many viewers lost track of her projects.

Now that the actress is 53, it's time to check out her filmography and find out what she's been up to lately.

Where Is Denise Richards Today?

Those fans who loved Richards in her 90s roles will be happy to know that the actress continues to shine on the big screen, even though she recently moved from movies to television series. After a string of comedies, horrors and dramas in the early 2000s, such as Love Actually, Scary Moivie 3 and Undercover Brother, the actress switched to picking up some TV roles.

Starting 2010, she appeared in Paramount's Blue Mountain State as Daniels' ex-wife Debra Simon. In 2013, the actress joined the cast of the mystery thriller series Twisted as Karen Desai, the devoted mother of the main character with a complicated love life of her own. However, it's not one of these shows that has brought her the most success.

From 2019 to 2022, Richards starred as Shauna Fulton in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. At the same time, devoted fans were able to see some of the actress' real personality shine through in reality shows like Denise Richards: It's Complicated and Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Denise Richards’ Husband and Children

Since her scandalous divorce from first husband Charlie Sheen in 2006, the actress has remained unmarried for a long time. In 2011, she adopted her third daughter, Eloise, as a single parent and raised three children together (two daughters from her first marriage and one adopted).

In 2018, Denise Richards tied the knot with her second husband Aaron Phypers, who was previously married to actress Nicolette Sheridan. The couple has been together ever since.

In June 2024, E! ordered another docuseries about the actress' path to success, Denise Richards and the Wild Things. It is expected to be released in 2025, so keep an eye out for more news and updates if you are interested in learning more.