Denise Richards

Forget the Pritchetts and the Dunphys. Charlie Sheen has given new meaning to the term "modern family."

The actor posted a photo this week of himself, ex-wife Denise Richards and three children at an undisclosed tropical location. Two of those children, twins Sam and Lola, belong the former couple. The third, six-month old Eloise, was adopted this year by the terrible actress.

"What's better than a modern family vacation!?! love spending winter break w/ @denise_richards & my kids!" Sheen wrote on his WhoSay account, having clearly come a long way from a few months ago.

Has Sheen finally realized the true definition of winning? It's all about family, people.

Denise Richards is back together with her ex-boyfriend Richie Sambora, according to reports. The two enjoyed a brief romance about five years ago.

“They are dating again,” a source close to the couple revealed.

Richards, 40, and Sambora, 52, dated in 2006 following their divorces from Charlie Sheen and Heather Locklear, respectively, but broke up in 2007.

Now it seems like the pair have reconciled again.

They were seen at Tatsuki sushi restaurant in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sunday: “They were there over an hour and they had the whole place to themselves.”

Denise and Richie walked by a tattoo parlor on the way out of the restaurant and he joked to Denise, “What do ya think, should I get one?” and she laughed.

“It is serious but they are trying to keep it low key,” the source said.

Here's hoping it's true, and that they're happy, in any case!

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Charlie Sheen is currently on vacation with ex-wife Brooke Mueller. When he returns home, the actor will be greeted by a new neighbor:

Ex-wife Denise Richards!

TMZ reports that Richards is moving into the home Sheen purchased earlier this year from movie mogul Mike Medavoy. It's located within the same gated community as the former Two and a Half Men star, a mere six houses away.

Why would Denise do such a thing? It's not complicated: for the sake of the former couple's two daughters.

Sheen is allegedly also hoping to move Mueller and his twin boys into a similar-located residence, all apparently part of his changed persona. Or his desire for nearby threesomes.

What do you think of Richards moving into this neighborhood? A good idea?

For all he's done to them, the ex-wives of Charlie Sheen have remained fiercely loyal.

Brooke Mueller is currently kicking back on vacation with the actor, while Denise Richards recently turned down a chance to stick it to her former spouse.

According to a TMZ mole, Richards was asked to appear on the September 19 season premiere of Two and a Half Men, but turned down the offer because she "would never hear the end of it from Charlie" if she accepted.

Is this a sign of Richards understanding it's best to be on good terms with the father of her children? Or a sign that she's perpetually afraid of Sheen? Either way, seems like a missed opportunity to us.

Do you think Denise should have guest-starred on the sitcom?

Denise Richards will never cut off contact with Charlie Sheen. Why, many might ask? Considering she's actually increased security in light of recent threats by the actor?

Simple, Richards tells Us Weekly: "He's my girls' dad. As they're older, they'll deal with him how they can."

In her new memoir, Richards finally goes into detail about the infamous October 2010 night where Sheen allegedly attacked Capri Anderson and was escorted to the hospital by police.

Charlie Sheen may have accused her of murdering his dog, but Denise Richards says that's all in the past. During an interview on The Today Show this morning, the actress said she and her ex are "in a good place."

Does she worry about him?

"Of course," Richards said. "He's the father of our children... [But] he's also a survivor. If anyone can pull themselves together, it's Charlie."

As a result of Sheen's antics, Richards said she's been forced to teach her daughters about issues such as addiction.

"I got a book to read to them," she said. "I was just lying to them about so much, and covering up things and totally lying. It was just getting too confusing that I had to sit down with them... It's too early [for them to understand]. I told them enough for them to make sense of things that were going on."

Richards recently added to her brood and adopted another child. We wish the growing family all the best!

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Denise Richards has made news for reasons that have nothing to do with Charlie Sheen:

The ex-wife of that actor adopted a baby girl this week, confirms her rep. He released the following statement.

"Eloise Joni Richards is named after Denise's mom (Joni), and Denise and her daughters Sami and Lola chose the name Eloise. Denise and Eloise's big sisters couldn't be happier and feel incredibly blessed."

Son after the announcement was made, Richards Tweeted: "Thank you all for your sweet messages. The girls and I are over the moon and so is my dad Grandpa Irv...xo"

A cynical person would say Richards only made this move because she'll eventually film a reality show about her new family. But we'd never go there.

Instead, we'll simply send along best wishes to Denise, Sam and Lola!

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It wasn't all bad.

That's the message Denise Richards will send on July 26, in reference to her marriage to Charlie Sheen, when this Z-list actress releases a memoir. It will, hilariously, be titled "The Real Girl Next Door."

"People have only gotten the rotten stuff," Richards told Us Weekly about her relationship with Sheen. "There was a beautiful love story between he and I and I know that it went the way it went, but I talk more about how I felt during that time because I feel like a lot of women can relate to that."

Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen have had plenty of differences, but compared to the drama between Sheen and Brooke Mueller, the two are downright cozy.

That's why, in the wake of Brooke spiraling so out of control, Denise reached out to Charlie and offered to take informal custody of his twins, Bob and Max.

Denise called Charlie right after the shocking story broke late last week that a likely strung out Brooke hit a pawn shop to hawk a watch and a stereo.

Sheen's previous ex-wife wants to help if she can.

Denise told Charlie it was apparent Brooke (now back in rehab) is off the rails and with Charlie on tour, she offered to take the kids until things stabilized.

Charlie and Denise also have two young daughters, Sam and Lola.

As for Charlie's reaction? He's had issues with Denise, like we said, but he didn't shut her down. He thanked her and told her, "I'll keep you posted."

Charlie's lawyer is going to court in an attempt to gain full custody from Brooke, whose mother has also offered to take the kids. Stay tuned ...

When Charlie Sheen is spewing nonsense about warlocks and winning, it's easy to laugh along with the unemployed actor. But then it's also important to remember:

He's been accused of, and arrested for, multiple assaults against women. This is a shady individual whose issues go far beyond whatever he puts in his own body and whatever words he uses against Chuck Lorre.

Denise Richards is constantly aware of this fact, however, which is why sources say the actress has increased security around her and her daughters. She's taken such a step in light of Sheen's recent, hate-filled Tweet that labeled her a "traitor" and a "dog killer."

"Denise and her girls live a simple life," an insider tells Pop Eater. "She wants Sam and Lola to have normal lives, but after the recent threats and verbal attacks, she has increased her security. When you are dealing with a mad man, it's better to be safe than sorry."