Among the ancestors of the actress were French, Irish, Germans and Croats. As a child, Denise was insecure and suffered from numerous self-esteem issues. Her classmates even came up with an offensive nickname because of the unusual shape of Denise's lips. Hardly any of them expected that she would soon be called one of the most beautiful and desirable actresses in the world. Richards loves sports. To keep fit, she does yoga. She is also fond of kickboxing. This is what helped her to perform stunts on the set of 'Starship Troopers' (1997) without any problems. The director insisted that the actors work without stunt doubles. Denise's list of hobbies includes interior design and travel. She also loves animals, and even helps stray dogs find a new home. Richards starred in one of Agent 007 movies. However, the audience did not appreciate her character and even named the actress "the worst Bond girl ever". The actress worries that she is often rude. Even the people closest to her sometimes get an earful if Denise is in a bad mood.