Major Film Roles and Box Office Performance
Denise Richards is best known for starring roles in several Hollywood studio films from the late 1990s and early 2000s. She played Annie in the 1999 science fiction film Starship Troopers, produced by TriStar Pictures and directed by Paul Verhoeven, and appeared as Kelly Van Ryan in Wild Things, a 1998 thriller released by Columbia Pictures. She also portrayed Carmen Ibanez in the 1997 military science fiction film Starship Troopers, which was distributed by TriStar Pictures and remains one of her highest profile big screen credits. In the 2003 film Scary Movie 3, she played a supporting role in a parody film produced by Dimension Films and distributed by Miramax Films and Paramount Pictures.
Richards starred as Dr. Kate Mercer in the 2005 horror film House of Wax, produced by Village Roadshow Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. She played the lead role of Dr. Katie Collins in the 2008 comedy film Love Actually... Actually, a romantic comedy produced by Lionsgate Films. In the 2019 film Changeland, she appeared in a supporting role in a science fiction film produced by Envision Entertainment and distributed by Saban Films. She also starred as herself in the 2023 reality television spinoff Denise Richards: Celebrity Rehab, produced by Shed Media for the streaming service Peacock.
Television Appearances and Streaming Projects
Denise Richards has appeared in multiple television series and streaming projects. She played herself in the reality television series Denise Richards: It's Complicated, which aired on E! in 2008 and was produced by Authentic Entertainment. She appeared as a guest judge on the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, produced by World of Wonder for VH1 and Paramount+. In 2019, she starred in the reality television series Denise Richards: Celebrity Rehab, which documented her personal and professional life and was produced by Shed Media for Peacock.
Richards has also made guest appearances in scripted television series. She played a guest role in the crime drama series Blue Bloods, produced by CBS Studios and CBS Television Studios for CBS. She appeared as herself in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions for E!. She also made a guest appearance in the comedy series 2 Broke Girls, produced by Warner Bros. Television for CBS.
Film Production and Business Ventures
Denise Richards has been involved in film production and business ventures. She co-founded the skincare brand Denise Richards Beauty, which focuses on luxury skincare products. She has also been involved in various business ventures, including real estate investments and brand partnerships. Her production company, Denise Richards Productions, has been involved in the development of several film and television projects.
Richards has also been involved in various philanthropic and charitable endeavors. She has supported organizations such as the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. She has also been involved in various brand partnerships and endorsements, including partnerships with companies such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Her business ventures and philanthropic work have been widely reported in various media outlets, including Forbes and other reputable sources.