Denise Richards
| Denise Richards | |
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 Denise Richards attending Susan G. Komen's 8th Annual Fashion For The Cure event — Hollywood, CA on September 24, 2009 |
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| Born | Denise Lee Richards February 17, 1971 [1] Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Charlie Sheen (m. 2002–2006) (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | |
| http://www.deniserichards.com | |
Denise Lee Richards (born February 17, 1971)[1] is an American actress and former fashion model. She has appeared in films including Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough. She appeared on the reality TV show, Denise Richards: It's Complicated, which was carried by American cable channel E!.
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[edit] Early life
Richards was born in Downers Grove, Illinois,[2] the daughter of Joni, a coffee shop owner, and Irv Richards, a telephone engineer. She is of Welsh and Croatian descent.[3] She has one sister, Michelle, and grew up in both Mokena and Downers Grove, Illinois. She graduated in 1989 from El Camino High School in Oceanside, California. As a child, she was the "only girl on the baseball team."[4]
Before she was an actress, Richards was signed by the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency as a model.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
In 1986, Richards appeared in the music video "The Captain of Her Heart" by Double. She spent the majority of the 1990s appearing in lower-budget films and TV shows such as Saved by the Bell, television movies, and guest starring in episodes of several television shows such as Married with Children (1991), a five-second walk through. She later made guest appearances in shows such as Beverly Hills, 90210 (1992), Seinfeld (1993), Lois and Clark (1994) and a guest-arc in Melrose Place (1996).
Her first starring role in a wide theatrical release was Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers in 1997. The film grossed over $121,214,377 worldwide and Richards was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favourite Female Newcomer. She followed this with a role in the 1998 erotic thriller, Wild Things.[5] Variety praised Richard'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."[6]
In 1998, she appeared in the music video for the Blues Traveler song Canadian Rose.[7]
Richards was cast as the nuclear-physicist Christmas Jones in the 1999 James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999). Though she considered her role "brainy", "athletic", and having depth of character,[8] she was criticized as not credible in the role.[9][10] Her outfit, which often comprised a low-cut tank top and tight shorts, elicited comments.[11] She was ranked as one of the worst Bond girls of all time by Entertainment Weekly in 2008,[12] and was chosen as "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 1999 Razzie Awards for the role,[13] although, Richards was also nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Action for the same film.
Later that year, Richards starred alongside Kirsten Dunst in the beauty pageant satire, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Richards, playing a spoilt princess, was praised for her performance by Los Angeles Times for being "as rightly nasty as she is pretty."[14]
In 2001, she guest-starred in Friends as Ross and Monica Geller's cousin, Cassie Geller in the episode "The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin."[15][16] 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. In 2005, she starred in the short-lived UPN series Sex, Love & Secrets
Richards appeared in films such as Valentine (2001), Undercover Brother (2002) and Scary Movie 3 (2003). In 2003, she also appeared as part of the ensemble in the British romantic comedy, Love Actually. The film went on to gross $246,942,017 worldwide. In 2005, she starred in the ensemble drama, Edmond alongside Julia Stiles.
In December 2004, she posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, five months after giving birth.[17] Richards posed semi-nude for the July 2006 issue of Jane magazine to raise money for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. In 1999, she ranked 9th in Maxim's 50 Sexiest Women and in 2001 she was voted 2nd in FHM's USA 100 Sexiest Women, 5th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women and 19th in AskMen.com's 50 Most Beautiful Women. She was named one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health.[18]
In 2008, she reunited with her Wild Things screen-mother, Theresa Russell in Jolene. The independent drama, also starring Jessica Chastain was praised by the The New York Observer as it "boasts a terrific cast" and that "you go away exhilarated" from this "engaging" film.[19]
Richards appeared on the 8th season of Dancing with the Stars, paired with Maksim Chmerkovskiy. She was eliminated second on March 24, 2009. Richards sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2009.[citation needed]
In 2010 she joined the cast of Blue Mountain State, a Spike comedy series. Richards plays Debra, the ex-wife of Coach Daniels.[20]In July 2011, Richards published a memoir The Real Girl Next Door, a New York Times Best Seller.[21]
Richards will be a part of TV Guide Network's upcoming show, Hollywood Moms' Club, which airs in November 2011.[22][23]
In September 2011, Richards reportedly turned down $100, 000 to appear as an ex-girlfriend at Charlie's funeral in Two And A Half Men.[24] A month later, she began filming a guest spot for a forthcoming episode for the sixth season of NBC comedy 30 Rock.[25]
[edit] Personal life
[edit] Marriage to Charlie Sheen
In 2002, Richards married actor Charlie Sheen with whom she appeared in Good Advice and then Scary Movie 3, in which she played his character's wife. They have two daughters, Sam J. Sheen (born March 9, 2004)[26] and Lola Rose Sheen (born June 1, 2005).[27]
In March 2005, Richards filed for a divorce from Sheen.[28] The couple briefly reconciled and sought marriage counseling. However, on January 4, 2006, Richards' representative announced that she was continuing with the divorce. She later sought a restraining order against Sheen, citing alleged death threats against her.[29]
On April 19, 2006, Richards filed formal legal papers seeking a divorce from Sheen under the laws of the state of California.[30]
On December 1, 2007, it was reported that Richards' mother, Joni, died from cancer.[31]
In 2008, Richards decided to include her two daughters with Charlie Sheen in her confessional reality program on E!, Denise Richards: It's Complicated, which premiered on May 26, 2008. He deemed her plans "greedy, vain and exploitative".[32] On January 25, 2008, Richards won a court case against Sheen so that she could include her daughters in the show.[33] When a judge rejected Sheen's request to block it,[34] Sheen urged fans to boycott it.[35]
An agreement was reached between Sheen and Richards in the custody of the children, with Sheen stating in April 2009 that “we had to do what’s best for the girls.”[36]
[edit] Confrontation with paparazzi
On November 8, 2006, officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were called to the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C., where Richards was making a movie. After seeing two photographers taking her picture from a nearby balcony, she confronted them, and threw their two laptop computers over the balcony. One laptop struck an 80-year-old woman in a wheelchair. The other laptop grazed the arm of a 91-year-old woman. Neither woman suffered serious injury, and no charges were filed against Richards.[37][38][39]
[edit] Animal welfare work
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 shelters to other parts of the US where there's a greater demand for small dogs. She has regularly appeared on Access Hollywood's monthly pet segment showcasing shelter dogs rescued by Best Friends and available for adoption.[40][41]
[edit] Religion
In a May 18, 2008 interview with Larry King on Larry King Live, when asked about her Catholicism, Richards claimed, "I do have faith."[42]
[edit] Adoption of a daughter
Richards adopted a baby girl in 2011 whom she named Eloise Joni. Her middle name is that of Richards' mother.[43]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Loaded Weapon 1 | Cindy #1 | First film appearance |
| 1994 | Tammy and the T-Rex | Tammy | |
| 1995 | 919 Fifth Avenue | Cathy Damore | Television film |
| 1995 | P.C.H. | Jess | Television film |
| 1996 | In the Blink of an Eye | Tina Jacobs | Television film |
| 1996 | Pier 66 | Colleen | Television film |
| 1997 | Starship Troopers | Carmen Ibanez | Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favourite Female Newcomer |
| 1997 | Nowhere | Jana | |
| 1998 | Wild Things | Kelly Lanier Van Ryan | Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss shared with Neve Campbell and Matt Dillon |
| 1998 | Lookin' Italian | Elizabeth | |
| 1999 | The World Is Not Enough | Dr. Christmas Jones | Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Action Nominated—Razzie Award for Worst Screen Couple shared with Pierce Brosnan |
| 1999 | Drop Dead Gorgeous | Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Leeman | |
| 1999 | Tail Lights Fade | Wendy | |
| 2001 | Good Advice | Cindy Styne | |
| 2001 | Valentine | Paige Prescott | |
| 2002 | Empire | Trish | |
| 2002 | Undercover Brother | Penelope Snow/White She Devil | |
| 2002 | You Stupid Man | Chloe | |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Diana Evans | |
| 2003 | Scary Movie 3 | Annie Logan | cameo appearance |
| 2003 | Love Actually | Carla | Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Acting |
| 2004 | I Do (But I Don't) | Lauren Candell | Lifetime Television movie |
| 2004 | Whore | Rebecca | |
| 2005 | Edmond | B-girl | |
| 2008 | Blonde and Blonder | Dawn St. Dom | |
| 2008 | Jolene | Marin | |
| 2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | Herself[44] | Bollywood Film (Hindi) |
| 2009 | Deep in the Valley | Autumn Bliss | |
| 2010 | Finding Bliss | Bliss / Laura | |
| 2011 | Cougars, Inc. | Judy |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Married with Children | Girl #2 | Kelly Does Hollywood: Part 2[45] |
| 1991 | Saved by the Bell | Cynthia | Slater's secret admirer, fakes drowning to be rescued by him. |
| 1991 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Alissa | Doogie's date |
| 1992 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Robin McGill | Girl at Jackie and Mel's wedding. |
| 1993 | Seinfeld | Molly Dalrymple | Russell Dalrymple's daughter in season 4 episode "The Shoes". Credited as Denise Lee Richards. |
| 1994 | Lois and Clark | Angela | Episode 30, "Season's Greedings" |
| 1996 | Melrose Place | Brandi Carson | 3-episode appearance |
| 2001 | Friends | Cassie Geller | one-time guest appearance, episode: The one with Ross's and Monica's cousin |
| 2001 | Spin City | Jennifer Duncan | 4 episodes: "Chinatown", "She's Gotta Habit", "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "A Tree Falls in Manhattan" |
| 2003 | Two and a Half Men | Lisa | Charlie Harper's favorite ex-girlfriend (in episodes "Merry Thanksgiving" and "Yes, Monsignor") |
| 2005 | Sex, Love & Secrets | Jolene Butler | canceled after four episodes |
| 2008– 2009 |
Denise Richards: It's Complicated | Herself | |
| 2009 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Eliminated week 3 with Maksim Chmerkovskiy |
| 2010 | Harry Loves Lisa | Herself | Guest Star |
| 2010-present | Blue Mountain State | Coach Daniel's ex-wife Debra | Cast member |
| 2011 | Hollywood Moms' Club | Herself | |
| 2012 | 30 Rock | Herself | Guest appearance[25] |
[edit] References
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- ^ "Section 17". Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia (Paperback ed.). St. Martin's Press. 2004-12-09 [2004]. pp. g. 466. ISBN 0312331444.
- ^ Denise Richards Biography
- ^ "The Cosmo Interview". Toppics4u.com. http://www.toppics4u.com/denise_richards/i1.html. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "The Official Website and Fan Club of Denise Richards". deniserichards.com. http://www.deniserichards.com/Bio.html. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ Wild Things Variety. 17 March 1998
- ^ Other works for Denise Richards at IMDb
- ^ Thomas, Rebecca (1999-11-19). "One girl is not enough". BBC NEWS. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/523329.stm. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ Lisanti, Tom; Paul, Louis (2002). Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962–1973. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. ISBN 978-078641194-8
- ^ Howe, Desson, 1999-11-19, 'World': Bond without end, Washington Post.
- ^ Herincx, Gareth (1999-11-19). "Bond 19: More than enough". BBC NEWS. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1999/11/99/shaken_not_stirred/524858.stm.
- ^ Rich, Joshua (2008-01-08). "James Bond Babes: Best and Worst". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20170028,00.html?iid=top25-20080109-Bond+girls%3A+Best+and+worst. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Awards for The World Is Not Enough". Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0143145/awards. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
- ^ "Movie Review; 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' Wins Prize for Congeniality". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/23/entertainment/ca-58715. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ Denise Richards as Ross and Monica's hot cousin Comedy Central. Retrieved on 28 November 2011
- ^ Friends Entertainment Weekly. 15 September 2001
- ^ Playboy, December 2004; see also Denise Richards' Playboy pose, Askmen.com, November 12, 2004.
- ^ "The 100 Hottest Women of All-Time". Men's Health. 2011. http://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/hottest-women-all-time. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ Jolene Was Worth the Wait: A Two-Year-Old Film Finally Gets the Spotlight The New York Observer 27 October 2010
- ^ Blue Mountain State To Return For Season 3 Starring Denise Richards Spike. 27 April 2011
- ^ Producers Looking To Turn Denise Richards' Book Into Movie Huffington Post. 17 August 2011
- ^ "TV Guide Network Developing Hollywood Moms' Club". TV Guide Network. 2011-07-25. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Hollywood-Moms-Club-1035653.aspx. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
- ^ "Inside Allison Sweeney and Ali Landry's Hollywood Moms' Club!". US magazine. 2011-08-06. http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/news/inside-denise-richards-and-ali-landrys-hollywood-moms-club-201168. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
- ^ Denise Richards `turned down $100,000 Two And A Half Men offer` Monsters and Critics. 22 September 2011
- ^ a b '30 Rock' Season 6: Check Out James Marsden & Denise Richards on Set (PHOTOS) AOL TV. 18 October 2011
- ^ Stephen M. Silverman (2004-03-16). "Sheen, Richards Welcome a Baby Girl". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,627858,00.html. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
- ^ Caryn Midler (2005-06-02). "Denise Welcomes Baby Lola!". People. http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,1066791,00.html. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
- ^ "Celebrity News". The Movie Insider. 2006-01-06. http://www.themovieinsider.com/g401-sheen-and-richards-file-divorce-papers.html. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "Newstrack". Richards, Sheen divorce gets ugly. http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060421-040226-2043r. Retrieved 2006-04-21.
- ^ "Charlie Sheen Divorce Bombshell". Thesmokinggun.com. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0421061sheen1.html.
- ^ "Pilates exercises and positive thinking: these strengthened Denise Richards". Shape.com. http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/entertainment_and_celebrities/cover_models/celebrity_exercise_motivation. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "Denise Richards "greedy, vain and exploitative"". Sydney Morning Herald. 2008-02-14. http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/denise-richards-greedy-brvain-and-exploitative/2008/02/14/1202760456919.html. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ Denise Richards Wins Bid to Put Kids on TV, MSNBC.com January 25, 2008
- ^ "Sheen wants boycott". Chicago Sun-Times (Digital Chicago). 2008-03-04. http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/people/823643,CST-FTR-scurry04.article. Retrieved 2008-03-08.[dead link]
- ^ Reardanz, Karen (2008-02-28). "Sheen Asks Fans To Boycott Richards' Reality Show". SFGate. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=24609. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ In Touch Exclusive: Charlie Sheen: "They've made me a better man". Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ "Elderly woman hit after actress throws laptop". The Vancouver Sun. 2006-11-09. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=48c1354d-dd54-4b4b-a723-ce066b77e623&k=74112. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ "Laptops thrown by actress hit seniors: police". CBC News. 2006-11-09. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2006/11/09/bc-richards.html. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ "No charges against actress Richards, RCMP say". CBC News. 2006-11-10. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2006/11/10/bc-denise-richards.html. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ Access Hollywood, "Access Hollywood Live: Denise Richards Kicks Off Pet Adoption Campaign," March 8, 2011
- ^ FOX News, "Denise Richards Has a New, Blind Best Friend," May 16, 2011
- ^ "CNN.com". CNN. http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0805/19/lkl.01.html.
- ^ "Denise Richards is a new mother after adopting a baby girl". Daily Mail (London). 2011-06-30. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2009698/Denise-Richards-adopts-baby-girl.html?ito=feeds-newsxml. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ""Sylvester Stallone And Denise Richards Nominated For Razzies Equivalent, The Golden Kela Awards". Moviesblog.mtv.com. 2010-02-22. http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/02/22/sylvester-stallone-and-denise-richards-nominated-for-razzies-equivalent-the-golden-kela-awards/. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ Kelly Does Hollywood: Part 2 at the Internet Movie Database
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