Denise Richards drops bombshells in Sheen divorce drama
As many of you know, it is not site policy to post news of celebrity splits. However, Denise Richards’ sworn declaration in her divorce against Charlie Sheen hit the net today, and their daughters Sam, 25 months, and Lola, 10 months, are involved. Denise filed today in an effort to stop Charlie from receiving overnight visits with his daughters - understandable if you read the document. Some of the bombshells dropped that include the children:
- Charlie asked Denise to terminate the pregnancy with Sam when they discovered they were expecting.
-When they found out they were having a daughter, Charlie was furious that the baby was a girl.
-He became verbally abusive toward Denise after she switched from nursing (for four months) to formula. Charlie told Denise that he "heard" formula could cause Sam to have brain damage or be mentally retarded.
-When Denise took Sam to receive her vaccinations, Charlie told Denise that she was a bad mother, had poisoned their daughter, and threw a chair at Denise. The next day, he called the pediatrician and threatened her on the phone, leading the pediatrician to "fire" the Sheens. (Denise has documentation of this.)
-On the way to the hospital for Denise’s Cesarean section to deliver Lola, Charlie placed bets in the car. While Denise was being wheeled into the operation, Charlie was on his pager to get the results of his betting. He then refused to stay at the hospital, or drive them home when Denise and Lola were discharged.
-On December 30th, 2005, Charlie showed up a half hour early for a planned visitation which Denise was not going to be home for - the children would be with their nanny. Since Charlie arrived early, Denise was still home. She answered the door holding Lola, with Sam playing on the floor behind her. Charlie walked towards Denise and shoved her with both hands between her shoulder blades, causing her to trip on a toy and fall to the floor with Lola in her arms. With Sam and Lola screaming and crying, Charlie allegedly told Denise, "I hope you f——g die, b—-."
-After continued verbal abuse as recently as April 12th, Denise felt compelled to file this statement today. Upon the release, she said, "I am disappointed that the situation has deteriorated to the point that it has become necessary to seek the assistance of the court. However, my primary concern is and always has been the welfare of the children and this action today was taken to ensure their safety as well as mine."
Charlie also issued his own statement, saying that Denise’s filing is "a most obvious immature and transparent smear campaign designed to hurt, embarrass and ultimately extort me." He says he will not respond to her accusations.
To read the entire 17 page sworn declaration, visit the Smoking Gun. We warn you that some of the incidents Denise describes may be offensive to readers.
- Posted on Apr 21, 06 at 9:06PM
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April 21st, 2006 at 9:15 pm
wow that’s some heavy stuff! Well we all know Charlie is no angel. I never really liked them together but I always hoped he’d change his ways. It looks like he needs some help but I hope for the sake of Lola and Sam he gets it. They don’t deserve it. I also think it’s selfish on anyone’s part to be mad at the “sex” of your child when in reality your the one (charlie) who determined that chromosone! *smh*
April 21st, 2006 at 9:42 pm
Charlie is. I would be interested to hear what his father Martin has to say about all of these allegations. Hopefully, Denise seeks counseling as she was a participant in the cycle of abuse. I feel horribly for those two adorable, little girls. They certainly don’t deserve a father like Charlie.
April 21st, 2006 at 9:49 pm
What a dick.
What happened to him that made him so fucked up? Sheesh.
April 21st, 2006 at 10:17 pm
Sadly, I believe all of these allegations to be true. I’ve always found Charlie’s behavior to be a little odd. I personally believe he has a very addictive personality and no one, including Denise, can change him. Only he can do that, if (big IF), he ever decides to pull his head out. Too bad his beautiful daughters didn’t help him make the necessary changes. Denise is better off without him! His ideas about 9/11 were very offensive to me and this stuff just makes me dislike him even more! I say good riddance!!! It may seem harsh that she wants to limit the contact he has with Sam and Lola, but I totally understand where she is coming from! I wish her luck!
April 21st, 2006 at 10:41 pm
Wow, I wonder whose side this site is taking?!
Remember that Charlie and Denise are in the middle of a custody battle for their little girls. Custody battles can turn very nasty and result in tossing out false allegations of abuse. Now I’m not claiming to know what happened in their marriage, but considering that Denise never filed charges/called the cops on Charlie it does make me wonder.
If you’re going to post Denise’s statement you should also post Charlie’s statement in which he states that Denise is resorting to underhanded tactics to win custody–It’s called responsible jounalism.
Silly me, I thought this site was dedicated to celebrity babies and kids not celebrity divorces.
April 21st, 2006 at 10:53 pm
shseagle2005, what part of the post did you miss? Quoting directly from here:
“Charlie also issued his own statement, saying that Denise’s filing is “a most obvious immature and transparent smear campaign designed to hurt, embarrass and ultimately extort me.” He says he will not respond to her accusations.”
April 21st, 2006 at 10:54 pm
As for the allegations, they are extremely troubling but so extreme that I cannot help but think they are true. Could you imagine the backlash if they were all proven false? Makes you wonder.
April 21st, 2006 at 11:04 pm
SHS, I’m not sure exactly what it is you’re upset with…? I assume you must not have read the post in it’s entirety, since both of your points were clearly addressed in the original posting.
Again, not only did I specifically state that we do not normally post about splits, I also said that we are posting this because the children make up a major part of the deposition. Not to mention the numerous emails we’ve received since the news broke - the interest is there among readers.
Charlie’s statement is also clearly included in the post.
April 22nd, 2006 at 12:09 am
Yes I was wrong, I only skimmed the posting and clearly missed the 4 lines regarding Charlie’s rebuttal, my bad.
Jaclyn- I could say that my father beat and molested me, and extremely severe and troubling allegation. So, does that make it true? NO.
Custody battles are literally wars in which children are the prize and we all know, “Alls fair in love and war.” Speaking from experience you can’t (well shouldn’t) take anyone’s word for fact during a custody battle, a parent will resort to just about anything to keep from losing their child.
April 22nd, 2006 at 12:17 am
I beleive every word of what she is saying. Many women in abusive relationship never file charges because they fear for their safety and the safety of their children. a restraining order dosn’t do much. It is just a piece of paper that says they cannot come near you or they will be arrested. If someone really means you harm, a threat of jail will not stop them. And she never claimed that he molested his daughers but I could see if that might be a concern of hers because she found he was looking at porn sites of under age girls. On top of that he has a proven history with prostitutes and I think it unlikely that he curtails his activities when his children are around. I hope he never sees those children again. They will be much better off.
April 22nd, 2006 at 12:54 am
I didn’t mean that Denise had accused Charlie of molesting the girls, I was using that as an example of the fact that just because an allegation is severe and/or troubling doesn’t mean it is true. This is a HIGHLY emotional situation for all involved, both Charlie and Denise face the possibility of losing their girls. So you can’t necessarily take their words for fact. Also “Innocent until PROVEN guilty.”
It seems everyone here has had their minds made up about Charlie long before this posting.
April 22nd, 2006 at 1:05 am
I didn’t mean that Denise had accused Charlie of molesting the girls, I was using that as an example of the fact that just because an allegation is severe and/or troubling doesn’t mean it is true. This is a HIGHLY emotional situation for all involved, both Charlie and Denise face the possibility of losing their girls. So you can’t necessarily take their words for fact. Also “Innocent until PROVEN guilty.”
It seems everyone here has had their minds made up about Charlie long before this posting.
April 22nd, 2006 at 1:58 am
I’ll admit I am not the biggest fan of Charlie, never have been. My opinion has been formed over the years based off his behavior & things he has said in interviews. Charlie himself has admitted to using prostitutes, drugs, gambling, hard partying, porno, etc. I have to say, those are not my favorite traits in a man, so yes, I am probably judging him fairly harshly and siding with Denise. Of course we don’t really know the truth about what goes on behind closed doors, but it’s like the old saying goes, “where there’s smoke there’s fire.”
April 22nd, 2006 at 2:38 am
I honestly don’t know what to say about this, so I won’t say anything right now. I’m at a loss.
April 22nd, 2006 at 2:48 am
I don’t believe a single word!!! I think Charlie REALLY LOVES his girls!!!! I don’t think he would hurt them or denise.
April 22nd, 2006 at 3:09 am
Im in no way defending Charlie or his ways, because we all know what a moron he is. But then again, so did Denise - she knew of his issues way before they got together, let alone had the children.
I think *some* of these incidents have been exaggerated for Denise to discredit him and void the pre-nup (im pretty sure there was one) and take him for everything, because lets face it.. her acting sucks so she cant do that, and her lack of braincells will prevent her for doing anything else.
A Question on my mind is, why if things were this bad, did she go back again? As an above poster said.. why didnt she call the cops, have him charged?
Also, why would you rush into the responsibilty of having a second child with a man who was like is; especially if he didnt want the first? I Think she pulled a Britney.
Its a shame she cant be a bit more civilised, those children will end up hating daddy because mommy says so.
Whos for the idea of their own reality TV show?
April 22nd, 2006 at 6:45 am
We all know a leopard doesn’t change his spots. Even when he’s some celebrity douchebag.
April 22nd, 2006 at 8:59 am
From what I understand, she did not want to make any of this public originally. At the time of the split, they were both so quiet about the reasons, and I wondered why. Maybe she was afraid of him, or didn’t want to embarass him or herself…? Even if she is trying to discredit him, the pediatrician thing and the verbally abusive phone calls are at least true - she has documentation and tapes to prove it. The other things are all Denise’s side of the story, but I would like to believe she wouldn’t lie on a legal document. Who knows though? I’d like to hear more from Charlie too.
In any case, the restraining order was granted for Denise last night. Charlie must stay 200 feet away from Denise’s home and car. Charlie and Denise were given permission to tape each others phone calls. Charlie also claims that they started taking parenting classes together, but Denise stopped attending with him after two sessions. That’s the latest developments so far that I’m aware of.
April 22nd, 2006 at 10:28 am
Well…Let´s say that´s weird that she even had Lola after all…You all say that the woman only gets pregnant when she wants to… However, I believe she is saying the truth… Charlie´s past tell us that all that she said is possible…
April 22nd, 2006 at 11:05 am
Here is the latest from People.com
Actor Charlie Sheen was ordered on Friday to keep at least 300 feet away from his estranged wife, actress Denise Richards, and their two young daughters after Richards said in court papers he had been abusive and had threatened to kill her.
Sheen was also granted one-day-a-week visitation with his daughters, Sam, 2, and Lola, 10 months, provided it was done under supervision.
April 22nd, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Just goes to show you how hollywood covers everything up.so everything looks all wonderful and sweet to the public eye,Pretty much like “real life” but you have more help covering it in hollywood,I guess we just believe what we want to see.
I feel sorry for the kids,Denise seems like a wonderful careing mother,But then again Charlie seemed like a careing dotting dad??? Who know really but them.I wish the kids best of luck and hope the damage to them is not too far gone mentally.I also hope they are getting alot of love and support from other sources as well as Denise,not saying she isn’t capible but when you going through your own mental anquish sometimes you can’t give a whole lot.Like I said wish the kids the best and hope when they get older they will have learned from this.
April 22nd, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Although we will never know them personally or really know what happened to their relationship, my heart breaks for Denise and the girls if these allegations are true. She seems like a great, dedicated mother who truly and deeply cares for her children. I don’t think attacking her acting skills or intellegence is necessary or productive (in response to a previous comment), nor does it discredit her in any way. I wish the best for them.
April 22nd, 2006 at 9:19 pm
Some of these allegations are irrelevant. Like the first one. For some men, first finding out your significant other is pregnant can make you afraid, scared, angry, etc., as much as it is their fault too. That’s probably how he felt.
Of course I think all of the other ones are disturbing but none of us really know what went on behind closed doors. So unless if any of us were flies on the wall, I really don’t think we should be saying who’s telling the truth or not.
April 23rd, 2006 at 2:00 am
when my parents divorced my dad tried to do everything in his power to make my mom look like a moron! didnt work though for two reasons. 1) he used to hit her and 2) he wasnt a very good liar.
but i do think people make shit up during divorces, or at least dramaticize.
April 23rd, 2006 at 2:10 am
besides, i dont really have much sympthy for Denise. if she had problems with charlie before sam was born, why would she be dumb enough to get pregnant with Lola?
April 23rd, 2006 at 8:58 am
You know, I’m sure Charlie Sheen is an ass, but there’s something really fishy about those documents posted on the smoking gun. There’s type-o’s in the document and when they’re speaking about the pediatrician the dr’s name changes from one sentance to the next. I think it’s BS.
April 23rd, 2006 at 2:38 pm
I feel the same way, Moonmoth. I find this whole thing very suspect.
And, heck, Denise is a close friend of Heather Locklear - that is very telling about her character, esp. since Heather herself is demanding sole-custody of her own child.
Didn’t Denise & Charlie both ask for joint custody before? And now suddenly he’s a monster… Hmmm… FISHY.
April 23rd, 2006 at 3:42 pm
Layla’s Mommy, I couldn’t have said it better myself, having been in an abusive relationship. I hid it from everyone since I was the one the abuse was directed at and I had been brought up that you made your marriage work, I didn’t think anyone would believe me and I was trying to spare my children from knowing what a sick individual their father was and still is. My now ex-husband never abused my children, to my knowlege, but I found extremely frightening porn that he was looking at behind my back. Years later after our divorce, my daughters quit bringing any of their friends around because he was coming onto their friends (girls) who were underaged. Even though my daughters said he never touched them that they could remember, I sought help from my attorney and they were never allowed to visit him alone. They are now grown with children of their own, and they will NOT under any circumstances leave their little daughters alone with him. Why? They’ve always had an uneasy feeling around him, he told my youngest daughter (when she was about 16) that she was beautiful enough to be in Playboy, he came onto their friends when they were minors, he told my children he had seen prostitutes on occasion, he went out with two known mentally-challenged women (women who were like little girls because of their handicaps), I could go on and on: all warning signs that my ex-husband was not stable, was not marriage material, was not father material and was potentially a pedophile. I accidentally found a will that had my name on it - a will that I NEVER had drawn up and never signed (it was forged), so there was a strong probability that he was contemplating getting rid of me for the insurance money and to get out of paying child support because he would then have my children. He briefly saw a psychiatrist right before he left us and when he told the psychiatrist that he was contemplating killing the whole family, the psychiatrist told him to leave us immediately. How do I know this? HE told me and then laughed about it. Even as I type this it still sounds unreal, but every word of it is true. Everyone: my parents, friends, family, church family, etc. was shocked when we split because I had hidden so much because I was so ashamed and afraid; and he was so good at conning people. It’s taken years of therapy for all of us to get past the emotional (and for me, physical) abuse that he caused. I have former friends that, still today, do not believe what I went through because it all sounded too unbelievable. I’m not saying Charlie is guilty; only that it is possible that he did those things, because I’ve been in a situation that strongly mirrors what Denise is stating.
April 23rd, 2006 at 5:32 pm
If posts are going to be edited, at least fix them to make complete sentences. LOL! I guess Dick and the F bomb are somehow exempt? At least I asterisked mine out, next time I’ll just spell it out in its entirety.
April 23rd, 2006 at 9:03 pm
OK all of this is just my opinion…so…
1. I wondered why she wanted sole custody…I wondered if something was going on.
2. Women do stay and love their abusers sometimes. So it is possible that she tried to make it work.
3. Lots of men become upset when their wife/GF get pregnant. Alot of men also get upset when its not the sex they prefer.
4. She didnt get pregnant with Lola by herself. Things DO happen. LOTs of things could play out there. (it erks me when people say “if it was that bad why did SHE get pg with Lola”)
My honest opinion is that from the beginning Denise has always looked like she is loving and caring to her kids. Charlie(in my opinion) is looking for a photo op. His new clothing line….yup, that makes him look like either a good dad OR someone who is trying to LOOK like a good dad.
He has always given me the creeps. As for Denise, I hope she wouldnt stoop to levels of lying about things like this.
I hope the girls are safe and well cared for no matter how this plays out.
April 23rd, 2006 at 9:35 pm
Well said krewcat!
April 24th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
I am starting to have my doubts about her accusations. Another interesting twist has emerged. Apparently, Denise is scoring some suck face time with none other than….RICHIE SAMBORA, currently separated BUT not divorced from Heather Locklear…
http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1184567_1,00.html
I thought her and Heather Locklear were close pals (?) Apparently, her moral compass has gone adrift.
April 24th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
Yikes! That does seem really low! I was also under the impression that Denise and Heather were really close pals. I can only hope that maybe Heather has given her blessing, but considering how new her separation from Richie is, I kinda doubt it. Wow!
April 25th, 2006 at 7:41 am
Here is the full story…
http://people.aol.com/people/articles/0,19736,1186662,00.html
I just cannot imagine Heather thinking their kissing and canoodling is kosher.
April 25th, 2006 at 9:10 am
I don’t think Heather is alright with this arrangement either since she and Denise are no longer even speaking. Makes you wonder if it was Denise that sent Richie the alleged inappropriate email that Heather found and read. Interesting turn of events.
I am starting to really wonder about the validity of all of the things that Denise is saying about Charlie. If she was that concerned for her girls’ and her own saftey, it seems like she would have done something sooner. I don’t know though. I am not in her shoes, it just seems like it took her an awfully long time to come out and say all of this. If they want to, the police can always take Charlie’s computer and find out if the porn stuff is real though.
Pretty sad all the way around!!
April 26th, 2006 at 11:37 am
Though I know Charlie doesn’t have the best of reputations, the fact that pictures of Denise and Richie kissing and hugging in restaurants and what looks like a hotel (celeb nation)
have been all over does undermine her accusations. I hope that Charlie is not the monster she depicts and if he is, I hope Denise realizes her actions, at this critical time, can seriously implicate her in the custody battle.