Denise Richards hits back at Charlie Sheen after he claimed she cashed a $1 million check meant as a joke. The actress posts a picture of the uncashed check and calls out Sheen on Instagram.
Denise Richards has fired back at ex-husband Charlie Sheen after he recently claimed that she cashed a $1 million check he wrote to her as a “joke.” The two, who were married from 2002 to 2005, have long had a complicated relationship, and Sheen’s comments have reignited the public back-and-forth between the former couple.
In a recent interview on the KFC Radio podcast, Sheen shared a story about writing a $1 million check to Richards as a birthday gift. He explained that the check was meant as a symbolic gesture rather than a literal cash gift. “I wrote a check to Denise once for a million dollars on her birthday kind of as a joke,” Sheen said. “She kept it not as a joke. And then, like a month later, f****** cashed it. Which makes it sting more.”
Sheen laughed off the incident, joking that Richards could have at least informed him before cashing the check. “She could have called me, ‘Hey, you sound like you’re driving somewhere,’ and I could say, ‘Yeah, to the bank, actually!’”
While he admitted that, had the roles been reversed, he might have done the same thing, Sheen still appeared taken aback by Richards’ decision to cash the check without informing him first. He added that he was “grateful” it didn’t bounce.
Richards Fires Back on Instagram
Richards, who was married to Sheen for three years and shares two children with him, quickly responded to his comments on Instagram. In a post, she tagged Sheen and shared a photo of the check in question, which was written on December 24, 2011—five years after their divorce.
Richards added a playful jab, using the song “Money” by Pink Floyd and writing: “Found this during my recent move. I never cashed it, @CharlieSheen. Is it still good?!”
Her post seemed to suggest that Sheen’s claims were inaccurate and that, contrary to what he said, the check had never been cashed.
A Complex History: Divorce and Personal Struggles
Sheen and Richards’ relationship has been marred by public drama, with Richards revealing in a 2020 interview that she filed for divorce while six months pregnant with their second child, Lola, due to what she described as a “dark” and “toxic” time. Richards opened up about how difficult the separation was, noting that she had done everything she could to hide Sheen’s behavior from the public.
The couple’s tumultuous marriage eventually ended in divorce in 2005, and Richards has since moved on, going through another public divorce from Aaron Phypers after six years of marriage. Richards has alleged that Phypers inflicted both physical and emotional abuse during their marriage, and the two are currently involved in an ongoing court case related to those claims.
Despite the ups and downs, it appears that Richards and Sheen have managed to remain civil in recent years, especially for the sake of their children.
Conclusion:
The back-and-forth between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen continues to provide fodder for public discussion. While Sheen’s “joke” check momentarily sparked some tension, Richards’ response on social media shows that she’s not backing down from his claims. Whether it’s their past marriage or their current lives, it’s clear that these two celebrities continue to have a complex relationship—one that will likely remain in the headlines for years to come.
