Denise Richards is an American actress and model who has appeared in over two dozen films and television series. She is best known for her roles in the science fiction film Starship Troopers, the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, and the television series Wild Things. She is also known for her work as a model, having appeared in a number of magazines and advertisements. In addition, she is a former celebrity contestant on the NBC television show Dancing with the Stars.