Denise Richards breaks her silence: insights into Hollywood's shadowy world!

Denise Richards breaks her silence: insights into Hollywood's shadowy world!

Denise Richards, known for the erotic thriller Wild Things and as a Bond girl, has revealed her experiences with sexual harassment in the film industry in a shocking interview with People. The 54-year-old talks about her "personal hell" at the start of her career in Hollywood, where she was harassed by men but never spoke about it for fear of consequences. “I was threatened that I would be blacklisted if I opened my mouth,” Richards explained, describing how vulnerable and helpless she felt. In her early years, she believed that her silence was necessary to avoid jeopardizing her career.

Changes caused by the MeToo movement

Richards said the situation for women in Hollywood has improved significantly since the MeToo movement in 2017. Today women have a voice and are better protected. She reflects that if a similar incident occurred today, she would react differently. Despite her negative experiences in the past, she sees it as positive that her daughters, who are strong personalities, are growing up in a different world. Her reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, premiering March 4, 2025 on Bravo, features her life with husband Aaron Phypers and their three daughters, and she's proud of their self-confidence.

The reality series, which revolves around Richards' challenges balancing work and family life, aims to provide an intimate look into her personal life. Richards admitted that as a young woman she often felt the need to please others and wishes she had had the confidence of her daughters when she was older. The show follows her family and is a product of the growing demand for authentic insights into the lives of celebrities.