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Denise Richards And Charlie Sheen's Relationship Timeline Is A Roller Coaster

Denise Richards And Charlie Sheen's Relationship
Denise Richards And Charlie Sheen's Relationship

A lot has happened since Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen first locked eyes on the set of a show called Good Advice. It's been 20 years and a lot of change, but somehow it appears the pair has managed to emerge mostly unscathed. Now, they've each found new loves and a friendly groove co-parenting their two daughters. Here's a look back at their tumultuous relationship history.

2000: Denise and Charlie meet on set.

The actors met while filming Good Advice in 2000, per People . It took a bit longer for sparks to fly, though. Denise guest starred on Spin City in 2001 and then they began dating. Denise knew he was "the one" by the second date and they were engaged by the end of 2001.

June 15, 2002: Denise and Charlie say "I do."

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The couple married on June 15, 2002. Charlie had a bad-boy reputation, but he had reformed before meeting Denise. "I fell in love with who he was when I met him: a strong man who could admit his weaknesses and work through them," Denise shared, per IMDB .

October 20, 2003: Charlie and Denise appear in Scary Movie 3.

Denise played Annie and Charlie played Tom in the third Scary Movie installment, per IMDB . Denise was expecting their first child when they attended the premiere, and their life didn't look at all like the horror movie depicted, at least not yet.

Scary Movie 3 Los Angeles Premiere

Scary Movie 3 Los Angeles Premiere

March 9, 2004: Denise gives birth to their first daughter Sam.

Denise and Charlie attended multiple red carpet events while she was expecting their first child. The couples daughter Sam was born on March 9, 2004. It was Denise's first child, and Charlie's second. Charlie had one daughter from a previous relationship.

"The Big Bounce" Premiere

"The Big Bounce" Premiere

2004: Denise joins Charlie on Two and a Half Men.

Richards appeared on Two and a Half Men as Charlie's ex who comes back into his life in multiple episodes. Her TV stint was brief, though.

2005: Denise files for divorce.

She is six months pregnant with their second daughter, Lola, at the time. Denise and Charlie released a statement: We are deeply saddened by the recent events and out of our love and concern for our daughter Sam, our unborn child and each other, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time, People reported. Denise asked for legal and physical custody of her children and visitation rights for Charlie, according to the publication. Their marriage was officially over in April 2006, per People , while they were still finalizing dividing assets and custody of their daughters.

June 2005: Denise gives birth to Lola.

Denise gives birth to their second daughter in the middle of the summer and mid-divorce. The pair briefly reconcile. However, by 2006 Denise and Charlie continue with divorce proceedings according to People . Denise added to the court paperwork with allegations against Sheen, including alleged abuse of prescription medication, violent mood swings, compulsive gambling, and use of pornography the publication reported.

January 2012: Reconciliation rumors flew during a tropical family vacation.

Charlie and Denise took their daughters to Mexico, but they are quick to correct rumors circulating that they are back together. "We've actually become like brother and sister, we really have. Nothing more than that," Denise said, per Huffington Post . "We've become very, very good friends."

2015: Charlie tries to start a Twitter fight.

Charlie took to Twitter with multiple rants, including insults directed at his ex. Charlie called Denise worst mom alive and an evil terrorist sack of landfill rash who couldn't act hot in a fire or wet in a pool, E News reported. Denise kept her cool and retweeted a Leeza Gibbons quote reading, The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become.

2016: Denise sues Charlie.

The actress brought a lawsuit, claiming Charlie had abandoned a trust he had created for his kids, People reported. She also cited that he had sent their daughters obscene texts about her.

By 2017, Denise and Charlie are co-parenting their daughters amicably.

At least an Instagram post of their family dinner looks pleasant. Denise adds in the caption: "We've had a colorful year ...at the end of the day we're still a family.."

We've had a colorful year ...at the end of the day we're still a family.. @charliesheen #familydinner A post shared by Denise Richards (@deniserichards) on Jan 3, 2017 at 8:54pm PST

Set. 2018: Denise remarries and Charlie doesn't attend.

Denise married Aaron Phypers and later shares in aThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode that Charlie was invited but didn't attend her wedding. Even if he did bring a prostitute as his date, I wouldnt care," she said. "Its just, it is what it is. No matter whats gone down with Charlie and I, I invite Charlie to anything having to do with the kids and I.

Charlie sent her well wishes from afar: [He] wishes them nothing but happiness! Sheens rep told Entertainment Tonight .

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