Denise Richards and her daughter Sami were seen celebrating Mother's Day together in Calabasas, California on Sunday afternoon. The 55-year-old actress, known for her role in Wild Things, appeared remarkably youthful after undergoing a facelift, leading many to believe she could easily pass for her 22-year-old daughter's older sister.
Denise Richards' Facelift Revelation
Last month, the former Bond girl admitted to having a full facelift almost a year ago with Dr. Ben Talei of Beverly Hills. Speaking to Allure, she revealed that her daughter Sami initially opposed the surgery, thinking she was too young for such a procedure. However, Sami has since come around and now thinks the results are spectacular.
Family Dynamics and Support
Richards shares Sami with her ex-husband Charlie Sheen, with whom she also has daughter Lola, 20. Additionally, she has a third daughter, Eloise, 14, whom she adopted in 2011. The actress explained that her older daughters were initially unhappy about the facelift but now understand her decision. 'I told them that this is something that I want to do, and you may not agree with my decision, but I just want your support,' Richards said.
OnlyFans and Financial Independence
Both Denise and Sami have found financial freedom through OnlyFans. Sami, who joined the platform in June 2022 at age 18, reportedly earned enough to rent her own house and buy a Mercedes-Benz. She emphasized that the financial independence from her famous parents made her feel more secure. During Richards' divorce from estranged husband Aaron Phypers, court documents revealed she earns around $250,000 per month, largely from her OnlyFans account.
Divorce and Legal Battles
Phypers filed for divorce from Richards in Los Angeles on July 7, 2025, after six years of marriage. In February, a judge ordered Richards to pay $5,000 per month in temporary spousal support. A source told the Daily Mail that Richards is thrilled with her facelift, describing it as 'a rare bright light in her life' amid the ugly divorce.
Plastic Surgery Journey
Richards shared before and after photos of her facelift, which showed significant improvements: lighter eyelids, fewer wrinkles, and a more balanced lip. She noted that this was her first facial cosmetic surgery, though she had breast implants at age 19 and subsequent revisions. 'It is night and day,' Richards said of the transformation. 'It's shocking, actually.'
She also revealed that her ex-husband disclosed the facelift to the press before she could discuss it herself, claiming he even had a photographer show up at a microneedling appointment. Despite this, she feels the surgery was worth it, stating, 'I wanted to put things back up, where they were before.'
