Denise Richards

Denise was chosen to host the 2008 World Music Awards after troubled young star Lindsay Lohan--who was initially offered the gig--was demoted for reacting badly to her selected co-host (actor Jesse Metcalfe).

In 2008, a couple years after divorcing her husband Charlie Sheen, Denise finally got rid of her "Charlie" tattoo by having it transformed into a fairy with large wings.

In late 2007, it was reported that Denise's ex-husband Charlie Sheen attacked her with a very hateful e-mail, calling her a fat, jobless pig and a bad mother, among other things.

Denise's controversial love scene with actress Neve Campbell from the 1998 film Wild Things was shown in the 2007 blockbuster Knocked up.

In August 2007, The New York Times reported that Denise (who allegedly wanted a third child very badly) approached ex-husband Charlie Sheen in 2007, after their divorce, and asked him to provide the sperm. Denise supposedly assured him that she was not looking for any future child care support for this potential baby, but Charlie responded with "I would sooner walk on the surface of the moon in what I'm wearing."

Denise once worked as a clerk in a grocery store.

Denise shares a birthday with Paris Hilton.

In 1995, Denise auditioned for the role of 'Beth' in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, but the role eventually went to Mariah O'Brien.

Denise's mother and father own a chain of coffee shops called Jitters.

On 8 November 2006, officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were called to a casino in Richmond, B.C., where Denise was making a movie. After seeing some photographers taking her picture from a nearby balcony, she apparently confronted them, grabbed one of their laptop computers and threw it over the balcony. The laptops landed near two elderly women, one 91 years old and one 89 years old and in a wheelchair. The 89 year old woman suffered minor injuries (mild bruising) and was treated by emergency personnel yet did not want to press charges against Denise.

Denise once had to fight off rumors that she was snorting cocaine next to Richie Sambora on the beach. She was photographed with a white substance under her nose, that she cites as suncream. The two were sharing some sun in February 2007, when the photos and accusations were made.

Denise had a huge crush on Saturday Night Fever star John Travolta while growing up.

Denise and ex-husband Charlie Sheen's prenuptial agreement included a cheating clause for him, stating that if he has an affair, she will receive $4 million. The agreement was to provide Charlie with a financial incentive to stay faithful.

Denise's backside was digitally enhanced on posters for the film Undercover Brother. Her initial reaction was anger, but after she was complimented for the look, she settled into liking the way she was portrayed in the tight white catsuit, forgiving producer Brian Grazer.

Denise started dating Bon Jovi ex-guitarist Richie Sambora on April 25, 2006. Sambora was formerly married to Heather Locklear, a close friend of Denise's.

Denise was furious when fake nude photographs were posted up on the internet in April, 2000. She stopped the actions legally, by suing the websites that were involved with posting them.

Denise, Charlie Sheen, and their daughter Sam all appeared together in a Season 2 episode of Two and a Half Men, in 2003. Denise played the former girlfriend of Charlie's character, and Sam played her baby daughter.

Denise's appearances on various lists include: Stuff magazine 2002 - #21 position '102 Sexiest Women in the World' FHM 2001 - #9 position '100 Sexiest Women' Taiwan 2006 - #82 position '100 Sexiest Women in the World' 2007 - #98 position '100 Sexiest Women in the World' AIM 2009 - #54 position '100 Hottest Brunettes' In Touch magazine 2005 - #1 position 'Sexiest Mom of 2005'

Denise posed for a nude pictorial in December, 2004 in Playboy magazine.

Denise is the uncredited voice and vocal of Shirley Squirrel on the Chipmunks albums: Chipmunk Punk in 1980, Shirley, Squirrely & Melvin "live" in 1981, and The Chipmunks Go Hollywood in 1982.

Denise started her modeling career in high school, with photo shoots that took her from Tokyo to New York. She went on to appear in a print ad for Bonne Bell cosmetics in 1991, a television commercial for Cherry Pepsi in 2000, and in 2001, a commercial for Head and Shoulders shampoo.

Denise appeared in the music video for the Blue's Traveler's Canadian Rose in 1998, and in Snoop Dog's Undercova Funk in 2002.

Denise is approx. 5 feet, 6 inches tall. (1.68 m)

Denise enjoys kickboxing, yoga, beach volleyball, and roller skating in her free time.

Denise married Charlie Sheen on June 15, 2002 and welcomed two daughters: Sam J., and Lola Rose into the world before divorcing in November of 2006.