Family drama! Denise RichardsAfter Sami moved in with her father, Sami was raised by her mother. Charlie Sheen.
“Obviously, I would love for her to live with me,” the 50-year-old actress said in February 2022 on an episode of the “Jeff Lewis Has Issues” podcast. “She lived with me all these years, but I think it’s very difficult raising teenagers these days, especially in Los Angeles.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum explained that in her house there are “certain rules and I enforce them” whereas ex-husband Sheen, 56, has “different rules in that house and that’s OK.”
Richards was the wife of the Two and a Half MenActor from 2002 to 2006. The exes have 18-year old Sami and 17 year-old Lola. (Eloise, the Wild Thing star adopted in 2011). Sheen is the father of 12-year-old twins Bob (and Max) who he shares with Brooke Mueller.
While both girls previously lived with the Illinois native, things took a turn when in September 2021 when Sami claimed via Tik Tok that she was “trapped in an abusive home” while living with her mom and husband Aaron Phyper.
“Now: finally moved out of the hell house, had a spiritual awakening, own 2 cats, happy single, full of self love, and dropped out of high school :),” Sami said on the social media platform. Sheen later confirmed that his eldest daughter had moved in with him, and that she was completing her GED.
“I love her and all my children unconditionally. We’re having a ball. GED here we come!” he said via his publicist.
Exclusively from a source Us Weekly at the time that Richards was “saddened” by the situation, but “very much loves her daughter.”
The two reconnected to celebrate Mother’s Day in May when Sami revealed a glimpse into the pair’s reunion.
“Happy mother’s day !! i love u so much mom. u have no idea how grateful i am to have u in my life 💗💐🥂,” Richards’ eldest daughter captioned via Instagram selfies.
Richards commented on the post, writing, “Thank you Sami for an amazing Mother’s Day. It means a lot. I am certain that nana would have been at dinner with us and wouldn’t miss one of her favorite restaurants. 🙏🏻 Thank you & I love you so much❤️.”
Scroll down to see all of Richard’s ups and downs with daughter Sami through the years:
