Actress Denise Richards has released a new photoshoot recreating her famous swimming pool scene from the 1998 film Wild Things. At age 55, the star is also making headlines for her recent $200,000 facial reconstruction and her significant monthly earnings on OnlyFans.
Reclaiming the 1998 Wild Things pool scene
The new photoshoot features Richards in a slinky black swimsuit,a direct nod to the 1998 erotic thriller that starred her alongside Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon, and Kevin Bacon. As reported by the source, Richards teased the intentionality of the shoot on social media, responding to a fan's question about the homage with a "maybe" and a winking emoji.
This visual callback serves as a bridge between her early career in cult classics like Starship Troopers and her current status as a reality television star and digital creator.. The imagery has reignited interest in the film, which remains a major cult classic known for its outrageous plot twists and provocative scenes.
Dr. Ben Talei’s $200,000 facial makeover
Richards recently appeared at the 2026 Daytime Beauty Awards in Los Angeles alongside her plastic surgeon, Dr. Ben Talei. According to the report, the Beverly Hills-based surgeon performed an extensive deep-plane facelift that cost approxmiately $200,000. The procedure included a brow lift, an upper eye lift, a lip lift, and fat grafting using tissue from her thighs to reshape her neck and face.
The actress discussed her surgical decisions on the Bunnie Xo's Dumb Blonde podcast, where she compared the procedure to remodeling a house to ensure all rooms match. Richards noted that while she originally intended to only treat her neck, a well-known friend advised her to undergo the full transformation. She praised Dr. Talei's work as "impeccable," noting that he addressed her brow and upper lids, though he did not perform surgery on her lower lids.
The $300,000 monthly OnlyFans windfall
Beyond her actnig roles in The Bold and the Beautiful and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Richards has become a powerhouse on the subscription platform OnlyFans. Court documents cited in the report indicate that the actress earns as much as $300,000 per month through the service.
This shift represents a broader trend where legacy Hollywood stars utilize direct-to-consumer platforms to maintain financial independence and control over their personal brands. For Richards, this digital revenue stream follows a career that has previously included appearances in Playboy and various nude film roles.
Aaron Phypers and the battle over OnlyFans income
The financial success of Richards’ digital career has become a central point of contention in her divorce from Aaron Phypers . Following Phypers' divorce filing on July 7, 2025, legal disputes have emerged regarding the division of her OnlyFans earnings. Richards has reportedly requested that a Los Angeles judge deny Phypers' attempt to claim half of that monthly income, as the couple continues to trade accusations following their separation.
What remains unverified in the Phypers legal dispute?
Several aspects of the legal and financial situation surrounding Richards remain unverified. While the source reports on the divorce filing by Aaron Phypers , it does not specify the exact nature of the "jarring accusations" traded between the two parties. Furthermore, the specific outcome of the request to a Los Angeles judge regarding the protection of OnlyFans income remains unknown, as does the identity of the "well-known" friend who influenced her decision to undergo a full facial makeover.
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