First of all, have you seen the latest Denise Richards bikini photos? They’re from an agency we don’t work with so we don’t have them, but you can see them here. Denise looks great, albeit a little skinny. This is her bread and butter, and she earns minor gigs and headlines where she can.
Denise also makes a very nice living as Charlie Sheen’s ex. She brings in $55,000 a month in child support, as does Charlie’s third ex wife, Brooke Mueller. As you know, Brooke is in rehab for the 20th time – really. Child Protective Services has stripped her of custody of her twin four year-old boys, who were thought to be in danger, and has awarded temporary guardianship to Denise. Denise has made it clear that she’s not out for additional money from Charlie and that she’s happy to care for the twins, but that’s not enough for Brooke. It all comes down to money for Brooke, because if she permanently looses custody of the boys she also loses the $55k a month that Charlie pays her. That’s her only income, and she’s twice tried to get her boys moved from Denise’s care to her brother, who would presumably get Charlie’s child support and slip some to her.
Both of those attempts failed, so Brooke made a last ditch effort to have little Max and Bob moved to live with her brother, and that was shot down in court too:
The judge in the child dependency court refused to make any changes to the current living situation of the 4-year-olds, under the roof of Sheen’s second ex-wife, Denise Richards.
“Brooke again failed to provide any concrete evidence as to why the judge should strip Denise of temporary guardianship of the boys,” a source with knowledge of the situation told Radar. “The twins are thriving in Denise’s care. Brooke’s brother, Scott, lives in Orange County — and any move in the children’s living situation would cause significant upheaval. They’d have to be uprooted from their preschool and their sisters.”
Mueller recently checked into the Betty Ford Center for a 30-day treatment stint, making it her 20th time she’s entered a treatment facility to seek help for substance abuse.
As RadarOnline.com first revealed, Mueller and Sheen’s twins were taken away from her because of fears their mother’s drug use could endanger them. Richards was given temporary custody of the boys with Sheen’s blessing.
“Brooke just doesn’t seem to grasp the seriousness of the situation involving custody of the boys,” one source told us. “She is used to just snapping her fingers and having her lawyers work their magic, in an attempt to make the problem go away.”
And there’s a whole lot more at stake in this custody battle, too: One insider noted that the boys are their troubled mother’s “only source of income.
“Brooke is only concerned with making sure that Charlie continues to pay her child support of $55,000 each month,” the insider said.
Maybe Brooke needs to get the money taken away so she can’t spend it on drugs. She needs a roof over her head and her bills paid, but that’s it. In fact it would be cheaper for Charlie to pay for rehab for her indefinitely rather than continue to pay child support on children she’s too doped up to pay attention to. He saves over $20 grand a month when she’s at Betty Ford.
Denise Richards is shown making a school run on 5-23-13. She’s also shown at an event on 5-20-13. Brooke Mueller is shown on 2-20-13. Credit: WENN.com and FameFlynet
I think she needs to gain about 5 lbs, just to get some bloom back. The article says she can pass for a 21 year old!? 21 year old women don’t have gristle. However, ‘need’ is a relative term. She does look great, and not sick.
Also, I cried a little looking at that little boy in her arms smiling for, seemingly, the first time.
+1
I was going to say the same thing!! I never saw those poor boys smiling and they look happy and thriving. They should be permanently placed with denise. 3 strikes you’re out, not 20. Scumbag
As someone who has a similar body type, (but shorter) I can tell that this is not her natural weight. She’s probably overwhelmed and a bit stressed now so maybe not eating properly.
Regardless, it seems sort of trivial for me to comment on her physique in light of all the good she is doing.
…and Brooke Mueller sickens me.
She’s also filming a new show, coming out next month, so she’s got her hands full.
I’m still super impressed with all the good that she’s doing for Charlie’s kids, especially since all the crap Charlie and Brooke put her through.
Since she’s a single mother of five who also have a show to shoot I just can not bring myself to criticise her on her weight.
Those boys look pretty happy right where they are.
Yes…happy and safe.
That little guy looks very content in her arms. Those kids probably have no idea what it feels like to have stability and a Mommy who doesn’t sleep all day and pass them off to nannies. Poor babies. Usually, I’m all for kids being with their Mother’s, but Brooke sickens me. She’s been to rehab 20 times and obviously is more concerned with keeping the child support that comes with custody, than she is of being a good Mother to the boys.
Yes they do! I hope these boys will be able to stay with Denise and their sisters for a very long time.
Amen! It looks like they’re HOME, right where they belong. Good job Denise!
So she’s basically admitting at this point that the kids are a monthly check to her and nothing else? How heartened these kids will be later in life when they google this and learn what kind of woman their mother is. And from what I saw before, Brooke was a real estate agent at some point in her life – she has the means to earn a living on her own. She just doesn’t want to.
In fairness, she hasn’t admitted anything. All this comes from “a source”, just more gossip.
I seem to remember a couple of years back that Charlie bought both his ex wives houses near his (a very nice neighborhood to say the least). Brooke is already being well taken care of by Charlie as it is.
They look so happy with denise
Brooke is disgusting. She cares more for money than her kids
On the other hand, her daughter looks kind of sad?
Kudos to Denise for looking after the twins. I hope she can get custody of them if Brooke can’t clean up.
I noticed that and guessed angsty preteen lol
Brooke should need to show years of progress before getting them back imo
Not sure how old her elder daughter is but in all the years I’ve seen pics of her, she has been smiling twice. She is the unhappiest looking little girl I’ve ever seen. Younger daughter is always grinning.
Her older daughters seem shy to the point of being withdrawn. I wonder how they get along with their brothers?
I do hope the court system keeps the boys where they will be in a stable, loving environment. Brooke’s mother and brother may be enabling Brooke by trying to keep the 55k monthly train going. Sad.
The boys look happy and comfortable with Denise. Even when she leaves rehab Brooke won’t get the kids back straight away. She has to stay off drugs and show she can be a good mother it usually takes awhile at least so she shouldn’t expect to walk out of rehab and start getting those checks again straight away. I’m sure Charlie pays her rent and bills anyway she won’t be on the street unless she stuffs up which she probably will. Turns out Denise really was the best thing that happened to Charlie pity he is such a pig he really stuffed it up. But he has all the porn stars to keep him company!
I don’t think the checks have stopped. She is just taking pre-emptive steps to make sure they don’t.
I really hope Denise gets permanent custody. Couldn’t Charlie sue for custody and then just let Denise raise them?
She has no rent. He bought her a house so she and the boys would be nearby.
The boy in the first pic really resembles CS!
I’m sure CS will throw her a bone of $10k a month to struggle by on if she’ll just go away. Of course, with an addiction like hers, long-term rehab might be the smart way to go for a couple of years. Sad, but DR doesn’t seem like a terrible alternative for those boys. It’s familiar and stable.
I hope she keeps failing at it. Those two poor kids need love and stability. And a safe environment.
I would very much like those neon Nikes for my lil boy. Or myself or whatever.
The more I hear about Brooke the more I dislike her. Drug addiction is a living hell, no doubt. I’m becoming more disgusted with this piece of garbage, because she is using her children as a paycheck. Does she really care about their well-being? During this whole ordeal it’s been about the money. I have two wishes here: 1. She loses custody and 2: Charlie cuts her off.
She is a waste of skin.
She’s a drug-addled idiot.
I have never seen those boys smile, except in these pics.
Those are some beautiful kids. I don’t know which daughter that is, but that hair!
Denise is definitely the right parent for them. But I’m curious as to why Charlie Sheen isn’t responsible for his sons? I mean, he isn’t (presently) in jail or anything, right?
He’s too busy dating porn stars to bother with fulltime Father duties, but at least he has the sense to make sure that they are with their sisters and in a safe, loving environment. He probably gets to see them more when they are with Denise as well.
Please. He’s paying out two ex wives $100k a month and battling his own addiction issues. He’s probably at work all of time just trying to keep up with his child support payments.
of course Brooke doesn’t grasp the seriousness of the situation, those kids are nothing but dollar signs to her.
God that first picture is heartbreaking.
Addiction is an illness…to a point. But the mindboggling selfishness it brings out cannot be tolerated. If she’s not willing to get and stay clean the boys should go to a permanent guardian while they are young and resilient.
That’s the thing….I’m really empathetic when it comes to people who suffer from addiction but it never ceases to amaze me how incredibly selfish, self-involved and single-minded they become when they’re in the throws of the disease. Really disgusting and heartbreaking to behold.
Exactly, she is an addict, of course her actions are going to be selfish and despicable, that’s who addicts are. But that’s not the whole person and if there was ever a chance she could get and stay sober, it would be wonderful for the boys. Ideally if the court could have her stay in a lock down treatment center for several months or a year, then go live somewhere far away from LA, she might stay clean. It’s really sad for the boys, but it’s so great they have Denise and their sisters.
You’re so right. The thing with Brooke is that 30 days aren’t going to do it. She needs longterm, impatient rehab. Like for a year. These 20 rehab stints have all been for short stays so she’s basically not doing much more than detoxing. She seems to do the bare minimum to get out and starts the cycle all over again. I hate to ever say someone is hopeless, but with her, you’ve got to wonder.
Addicts are not in their right minds–but she’s in rehab right now, so one assumes her mind is working to whatever degree it can. She’s just taking steps to try to avoid the inevitable loss of “income” that has to come out of this. What a scumbag.
Those little boys deserve a warm and safe environment, not some opulent crack den with scattered nannies and idiot relatives who are thirsty for a paycheck. Look how happy and content one of them looks with Denise; they should stay with her permanently. Brooke is a horrible woman. Not because she is a drug addict, but because she refuses to clean up and has the money and means to do so. She doesn’t deserve those kids.
How is tiny Denise carrying little Max/Bob down the street? She only weights like 20 pounds more than him?
choked up a bit at the mention of the boys being with their sisters and having continuity. Parenthood can really transform some people. It’s a beautiful thing that Denise has done here. Mad respect for her.
I hope these boys get Denise as a “mom” for the long term. They are thriving.
Much respect to Denise.
Who would have thought Denise Richards would turn out to be supermom?
There is a lot to be said about her words (not many) and her deeds regarding ALL of CS’s kids. The kids look happy with her. Good on you Denise!
Brooke is the polar opposite as a mother. Disgusting.
I have a lot of respect for Denise, especially not taking more money – she’s doing this because she loves those kids.
I also give credit to the judge for holding firm and doing what is clearly best for those kids.
Brooke certainly should not be getting child support while someone else is caring for her kids. Honestly if she makes it another few years, I’ll be stunned.
I’m not throwing shade at her because I think this is a beautiful thing she’s doing.
However, I think the monetary refusal was a strategic move on either her part or Charlie’s. I’m SURE Charlie is slipping her extra or has promised her more down the road, but they are getting excellent legal advice here. Someone realized that it can’t LOOK like she’s in it for the money, because Brooke is grasping at anything here.
Whatever the reason, good on her. I hope the kids are with her for the long term.
+1
Addiction is a MF. Broooke will miss so much/too much of her son’s lives if she doesn’t beat her addiction.
they look so happy and normal, they deserve this.
Brooke has a bunch of enablers that keep their hand out.
I agree, she needs to be in rehab for MUCH longer than 30 days, she is a hardcore addict.
I remember reading somewhere (here?) that Brooke has never been alone with the boys — that there was always a nanny doing pretty much everything. While that would make me sad during normal circumstances, it actually is probably a good thing that she was never truly a caregiver for them. Their transition to Denise Richard’s care was probably much more smooth, especially if they kept the same nannies.
They just need to terminate Brooke’s rights. If there wasn’t a lot of money involved, I really believe that would happen. My friend is raising a relative’s baby because the relative’s baby mama is a known addict and had a kid taken away previously. There was absolutely no question when this baby was born — he was not going to her because of her drug problem. If keeping the baby meant a $55K check a month, I’m sure she would have put up a fight.
I honestly don’t think Charlie cares about the money he’d be giving her as long as his kids are safe somewhere. He’ll probably end up STILL giving her child support if the kids end up permanently with him or Denise.
Ride or Die for the kids!
Such a tragedy for all concerned.
The judge is definitely making the right decision- every time you move children to a new family, it causes trauma. The boys have an existing relationship with Denise, they have an existing relationship with their sisters, they have lived in her home before and they are clearly being well cared for- there is absolutely no reason to move them. Child Welfare agencies have to prioritize placement with a relative over placement in a non-relative foster home, but as the mother of the boys’ sisters, Denise most likely qualifies under the definition of “relative.”
Wow, those boys look happy with mommy Denise! I wonder what they call her (Denise)? I hope she’s giving her nanny or nannies a bit of extra cash for all the work!
The boys should stay with Denise. They get a stable home and are able to live with their sisters.
Who knows what the deal with Brooke’s brother is?
The fact Brooke wants to remove them from a stable, loving environment where they are obviously happy, shows you that she doesn’t care about their best interest. She is only looking out for herself and for that reason alone, those boys need to stay with Denise … permanently. If she’s been unable to stay clean after 20 stints in rehab, this one won’t stick either.
I’m sorry, but I have zero faith in her ability to stay clean at this point.
This is another kudo for Denise- not only is she raising those boys, but she is now in the cross-hairs of their bats$&t crazy mother. Mark my words- at some point soon- sooner if the 55K is cut off- “someone” will report on Denise to CWS re some “maltreatment” of the boys. Then she’ll have to be investigated. And of course that will be leaked to the press. Not to mention that she has to explain to these boys what is going on with them. The more time goes on, the more these boys see Denise as their mom, and her home as their home. And if and when Brooke gets her act together, she’ll of course uproot those boys.
I so feel for them and Denise- she is keeping an addict from her money- not a good place to be!
@Tig – it looks like Brooke has already started her smear campaign. According to Radaronline Brooke complained to the judge that Denise violated the gag order by calling the paps to take photos of her and the boys. Brooke is a disgusting excuse for a human being. Hope she loses permanent custody.
Brook needs to permanently lose custody period. Get it together woman!
Denise looks like she lost a lot of muscle mass like we all do around 40.
I am completely impressed with Denise. She rocks.
I’ll probably catch hell for this but I see it like this: 20 stints in rehab means you don’t need kids. Period. Clearly you love drugs more than you love kids and they would be safer away from her long term. And don’t give me that “boo hoo they need their mom and she’s still their mom” routine. They have a mom and her name is Denise.
You won’t catch any hell from me. I’m right there with you! If your 20th stint in rehab isn’t enough reason to have your parental rights stripped away, then I don’t know what is.
1 million percent agree with you.
My aunt is the same way (to this day, at the age of 60)-in and out of rehabs, in and out of psych wards, did crack while she was pregnant with two of my cousins, both suffered with developmental issues. She hasn’t been present in their lives, except as an occasional visitor, since they were in their teens, and they’re better off for it, mother or no. Some people are flat out just not fit to be parents.
couldn’t have said it better.
We went through something similar when we took over custody of my ex’s daughter.
What isn’t being said is that the court is still involved in the boys’ lives. Denise has visits with a social worker on a regular basis. Once a court removes a child like they did this time the parent they were removed from has to jump through a ton of hoops.
And since a social worker is involved still it would not be taken as credible if some random anonymous person reported Denise.
Hate to burst your bubble- but the fact a SW is making home visits doesn’t preclude a CPS investigation being launched. It may mean it gets concluded quicker, but it doesn’t prevent from happening. Additionally, allegations could be made against her or her dad re her own girls. It is awful, and you would like to think that no one could stoop to that, but happens more often than you think. Glad your experience was different/better!
Brooke should never get the boys back. Denise is doing such a great job, she should get to raise them permanently!
Guess Denise is just a really good person.
Denise’s awesome dad helps her with the kids too.
Instead of trying to remove those boys from denise, she should be thankful that someone she knows, someone that her boys know very well, who is somewhat family, who raises her boys’ sisters has love, compassion for those little ones to the point of opening her home to them for a long period.
So many children are put in foster families with less than these advantages.
They are basicly with their their extended family, with THREE sisters (i consider Denise adopted daughter as a baby sis) in their step mum’s house with a step grand daddy giving them daily tender loving care than only grand parents are able to offer.
They also not far from their father who can visit them as much as he likes with arrangement done by two responsible adults : Denise and Charlie.
They couldn’t be in a better place than in Denise’s home.
Here’s the thing, anyone can call a Child Protective agency and make a report, right? And maybe a lot of these reports are generated by a parent who has lost custody of a child. And yes, every report must be investigated I would think.
But I don’t think any caregiver, including Denise Richards, should live their life in fear of something like this happening.
As posted, this situation is being overseen by a court. It is doubtful that the Judge is stupid as to what the situation is.
Eventually Charlie Sheen – or actually Carlos Estevez now – can and should approach another court to have his child support payments discontinued. He could be putting that money into a college fund for his kids rather than it going to support an adult’s drug habit.
For some reason, I always liked Denise. Even way back when Heather Locklear was bitching around about her “stealing” Richie Sambora – after Heather had already broken up with him.
I thought Denise got a raw deal out of that whole situation.
And look at where Heather has gone since then…..
Why again aren’t the kids with THEIR DAD???
And Denise looks scary skinny in those pics. Something’s up..