A Beauty Icon
Throughout her career, Denise Richards has consistently been regarded as one of the most attractive female celebrities of all time, earning spots in the top ranks of various publications' "sexiest women" lists. She even graced the pages of Playboy magazine. In the 1999 Maxim's "Fifty Sexiest Women" list, Denise claimed the ninth spot, and in 2001, she secured the second position in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women" ranking.
Although her ranking fluctuated in subsequent selections, she maintained her allure, ranking as number five at one point. In 2002, Stuff magazine placed her 21st in their list of the "102 Sexiest Women in the World." AskMen.com recognized her as the 19th "Most Beautiful Woman," and Men's Health featured her at number 61 in their 2011 "100 Hottest Women of All Time" list. Additionally, Shape magazine celebrated her as the seventh among their "Fave Bond Girls: Now and Then."