Gorgeous Denise Richards, 54, Debuts Long, 'Dark' Hair — Photo

After stunning fans with her glowing blonde and brown hair, the star has now debuted a new striking color in a recent photo.

Hollywood beauty Denise Richards, who was recently spotted out at an industry event with her famous ex-husband, Charlie Sheen, has once again set the internet ablaze. But this time, it's not just her jaw-dropping new, dark locks that are grabbing attention. In a dramatic photo shared by her trusted glam squad, the 54-year-old actress's appearance triggered a wave of online comments — and not all of it is flattering.

While the bold hair transformation earned plenty of praise, it was Richards's lips that sent social media into a tailspin, with spectators openly wondering if she had gone too far cosmetically.

Denise Richards Ditches Her Signature Blonde for a Rich, Espresso Shock, but It's Her Face That Gets People Talking

In the newly shared snap, Richards stuns in a softly lit room, wearing a delicate floral blouse as her voluminous espresso-toned waves spill over her shoulders. Gone is the familiar California blonde — replaced by a dark, dramatic hue that adds intensity to her ageless features.

Celebrity hairstylist Laura Rugetti posted the photo to Instagram on September 13, 2025, proudly revealing Richards's show-stopping makeover with the caption, "Glam the gorgeous @deniserichards for the aka Charlie Sheen Documentary on @netflix." She also gave credit to makeup artist Juliana Hope for the flawless glam.

But the makeover wasn't the only thing fans noticed. Commenters quickly zeroed in on Richards's noticeably plump pout, igniting a debate across social platforms. One blunt critic wrote, "What did she borrow Lisa Rena's lips [sic]," while another replied, "Right? What's going on with all the blown up lips 🤷🏻‍♀️ [sic]."

A third chimed in with concern, penning, "Is that what is happening with her mouth? It was very down turned [sic]." And perhaps one of the harshest of all comments read, "Too hard. Not a good look."

'Bring Back the Blonde!': Fans Clash over Denise Richards's Dark Turn

The mixed reactions didn't stop at her lips. Many long-time fans were divided over her new hair color — with some mourning the loss of her signature blonde waves. "She is stunning but [sic] I like her blonde," one person shared, while another begged, "Bring back the blonde Denise!! 🔥."

Echoing that sentiment, someone else opined, "Loved the Documentary but she looks better naturally 😁less makeup and blonde hair 😀 why look like everyone else when you are a natural beauty but love her 💃 [sic]."

Yet, some were fully on board with the brunette bombshell look. “Oh man [sic] she looks way better as a brunette!!" praised one supporter. Another added, "She looks like Vicki Michelle now [sic] an English actress 😍."

As for her glam, responses were just as expressive. "ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ..THIS REALLY MAKES YOUR EYES POP❤️🔥🔥🔥," exclaimed one admirer. "This [sic] eyes 😍," gushed another.

The dramatic brunette makeover isn't the first time Denise Richards has turned heads with a hair transformation this year. In fact, her latest look arrives just over a month after she surprised fans with a noticeably different color palette altogether.

Weeks earlier, the "Wild Things" actress debuted a dramatically different hue in an Instagram post shared by celebrity stylist Chris McMillian. Alongside the post, he penned, "LOVE ME SOME @deniserichards. Finally all grown out and healthy longe BRONDE hair (thanks to @kccarhart ) for the color and consistent trims [sic]."

'Revenge Hair': Supporters Shower Denise Richards with Praise for Her Hair

Reactions to that post were instant and deeply emotional. One admirer gushed, "This hair is perfectttt," while another echoed the sentiment, "Yes, that is her beauty, so natural! Love the look❤."

Supporters not only praised the look but also celebrated the actress's strength during a difficult time, as one fan shared, "❤️ as a DV survivor I've got to say 'gorgeous revenge hair, you beautiful strong woman !' I'm so sorry for what happened to you, I believe you and I am certain you will come back stronger healthier and happier than ever. I did. You will. Love to you ❤️ [sic]."

Another admirer declared, "Fabulous hair!!! ❤️❤️❤️," while one fan offered a poetic compliment, writing, "She is one of the most beautiful women in the world and [sic] your work is like a frame for an angel's face. Magnificent!👏👏👏."

A similar reaction noted, "Perfection!!!!! Seriously [sic] it's the perfect color contrast for her!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽," while someone else said, "She's a timeless beauty."

'Aging like Fine Wine': Denise Richards's Classic Cut Evokes '80s Glamor and Patriotic Pride

Richards's fans continued celebrating the throwback feel of her cut. One remarked, "Denise is aging like fine wine 🍷," and another stated, "Love the color and cut!! 80's yet classic chic!"

The photo drop came just weeks after Richards was seen in a patriotic beach look for Independence Day. On July 5, she posted a photo captioned, "Red, white, and a little bit ooh la la 🇺🇸." On June 20, 2025, she uploaded another, captioned, "Just a casual stroll 🌴."

Interestingly, this eye-catching style shift came before another headline-making moment in Richards's life — one that had nothing to do with hair and everything to do with Hollywood history.

They were once Hollywood's most chaotic couple, entangled in headlines of drugs, betrayal, and courtroom battles.

But now — nearly two decades after their bombshell divorce — Sheen and Richards made headlines for an entirely different reason… and fans buzzed with one burning question: Are they back together?!

The former flames were shockingly reunited at the world premiere of the Netflix documentary, "aka Charlie Sheen," stepping out together on Thursday, September 4, at Netflix's Tudum Theater in Hollywood. And the photos? They sent the internet into overdrive.

Old Flames Reignite? A Tender Embrace, Sultry Smiles, and Scandalous Speculation

The ex-spouses, who were married from 2002 to 2006 and share two daughters, were seen cozying up on the red carpet like a couple straight out of the early 2000s — but with none of the old tension.

Sheen, 59, looked refined and relaxed in a dark checkered blazer over a crisp white shirt, paired with jeans and casual shoes. But it was Richards who stole the spotlight, as she flaunted her age-defying figure in a shimmering black crop top with sheer detailing and sleek, high-waisted satin pants.

The pair posed arm-in-arm, smiled warmly and exchanged a sweet embrace that felt anything but platonic. "He doesn't want to let her go 😂 hopefully they are back together," one fan wrote under a now-viral video clip of their appearance.

"Are they back together?" another demanded to know. "Bet they back together [sic]," a stunned netizen remarked. "I get vibes. They still have a thing," added another, stirring the social media frenzy. "They really look good together and both mature [sic]," someone else observed.

From Courtroom Chaos to Co-Parenting Peace: The Sheen-Richards Rollercoaster

It's a far cry from their notoriously messy split — Richards filed for divorce from Sheen while six months pregnant with their youngest daughter, in 2005. What followed was a bitter legal war that was finally settled in 2006.

By that time, Richards had moved on with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, while Sheen married and later divorced Brooke Mueller.

Despite the turmoil and tabloid firestorms, Richards tried to make peace, even extending a heartwarming gesture to Mueller. "She put together a bag with toys for her and the girls (Lola and Sam) along with a card telling her she's glad (Brooke) makes their father so happy," a source once told People. In time, the wounds began to heal, and a new chapter emerged.

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Family Reunited

Their once-fractured relationship has found surprising stability, and Richards says the man once known as Hollywood's wildest warlock is now a source of support.

"He's been supportive from day one," Richards told People in February about Sheen's reaction to her reality series, "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things." "He saw the trailer and sent me such a wonderful sweet [sic] positive text. I was actually really surprised. It meant a lot to me."

Even more shockingly, Richards remains close with Mueller — and with Sheen's twin sons, now 15, whom she took in during Mueller's public battle with addiction in 2013.

"I'm grateful we were able to help them during that time," Richards said. She revealed her home is still open to all, with Sheen, Mueller, and the boys regulars at family dinners. "Charlie is always invited to holiday dinners… I'm always, the more the merrier. I want everyone to get along and everyone to be peaceful."