NAME:Denise Richards BIRTH DATE:February 17, 1971 (Age: 42) PLACE OF BIRTH:Downers Grove, Illinois

American actress Denise Richards was born on February 17, 1971 in Downers Grove, Illinois. Denise is the eldest of 2 daughters born to Irv and Joni Richards.

Denise started working as a model at the age of 15, and moved to L.A. after she graduated from high school. She gained popularity for her roles in Wild Things and as a Bond girl in The World Is Not Enough.

Denise married Charlie Sheen in 2002 and the couple had two children. Charlie and Denise had a messy divorce in 2006 that has led to a combative custody dispute. She also dated Richie Sambora weeks after his split from her then best friend Heather Locklear.

Did you know…

• She enjoys kickboxing
• She once worked as a grocery clerk/li>
• Her parents now own a coffeehouse named "Jitters" in San Diego.