[2] she rose to prominence with roles in the science fiction film starship troopers (1997), the erotic thriller film wild things (1998), and the james bond film the world is not enough (1999). Her most recognized roles are carmen ibanez in starship troopers (1997), kelly van ryan in wild things (1998) and bond girl christmas jones in the world is not enough (1999) Denise richards was born in downers grove, illinois, the older of two daughters of joni lee, who owned a coffee shop, and irv richards, a telephone engineer
She grew up in the chicago area, until the family relocated to oceanside, ca when denise was 15.
Denise lee richards is an american model, film and television actress best known for her roles in starship troopers (1997), drop dead gorgeous (1999), undercover brother (2002), and scary movie 3 (2003).
Denise richards' messy divorce and custody battle caused her a lot of grief, but her ex charlie sheen isn't solely to blame for the trials she has endured. Denise richards faced turbulent relationships including a rocky marriage with charlie sheen and recent divorce from aaron phypers amid abuse allegations. The situation between denise richards and aaron phypers has since turned bitter, with accusation of physical and emotional abuse. Denise lee richards (born february 17, 1971) is an american actress, former fashion model, and television personality