Denise Richards reveals why her iconic film Wild Things is banned for her kids—and how her family’s reality show embraces the chaos.
Why Has Denise Richards Banned Her Kids From Watching “Wild Things”?
Denise Richards’ daughters might binge her rom-coms, but Wild Things is strictly off-limits. The 1998 erotic thriller, which shares its name with their new Bravo reality show, remains taboo.
“The answer is no, not to ever see that again,” Richards told her daughter Sami, 20.
Despite curiosity from fans (and the show’s cheeky title), Richards insists even a PG edit wouldn’t cut it.
Sami, however, is fine skipping it: “I’ve dealt with kids showing me… weird stuff all through high school.”
How Did Sami React to Watching Denise’s ’90s Movies?
When Sami recently watched Drop Dead Gorgeous mid-flight, she texted her mom: “I’m finally watching one of your movies!” Though she laughed, the experience was surreal.
“I saw a lot of myself in her,” Sami admitted, highlighting their uncanny resemblance. Sister Lola, 19, also watched the cult classic years ago but finds viewing her parents’ work “weird.”
As Lola put it, “It takes the magic away… There’s my mom!”
What’s Charlie Sheen’s Role in Their Movie Nights?
While Richards’ films spark awkwardness, Charlie Sheen’s Two and a Half Men gets a pass… sort of. Lola has seen “a couple episodes” but avoids casual viewings.
“If your parents did that… you wouldn’t [watch] either,” she reasoned. For both sisters, separating their parents from their on-screen personas remains a quirky challenge.
Why Are the Richards Sisters Joining Bravo’s Reality TV?
Sami, Lola, and 13-year-old Eloise are starring in Denise Richards and Her Wild Things, leaning into their chaotic family dynamic.
“We need a reality show,” Sami quipped. “Anything that went wrong… I’d say, ‘Where are the cameras?’” The series promises candid moments, from cringe-worthy parenting to sisterly mischief.
When Does the Richards Family Reality Show Premiere?
Mark your calendars: Denise Richards and Her Wild Things debuts March 4 on Bravo with back-to-back episodes.
Expect laughs, drama, and a rare glimpse into how the clan navigates fame, filters, and forbidden films.
Quick Facts About Denise Richards’ Family
- Forbidden Film: Her daughters can’t watch Wild Things (1998).
- Reality Check: Their Bravo show premieres March 4, 2025.
- Throwback Vibes: Sami called Drop Dead Gorgeous “weird but funny.”
- Sheen Sightings: Lola’s seen Two and a Half Men—but rarely.
- Mom’s Rule: “PG version” of Wild Things? Still a no from Denise.