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The Real Girl Next Door

In her four decades, actress Denise Richards has experienced more excitement than most people pack into a lifetimeand we're not just talking about her tumultuous marriage and post-marriage with Charlie Sheen. Her aptly titled memoir tells the story of what happens when a nice girl from Downers Grove, Illinois catapults to fame because of her beauty. From success as a teenage model and TV actress, Richards moved on to parts that showcased her physique more than her acting skills: Her portrayal as a scantily clad nuclear physicist in a 1999 James Bond film earned her a Razzie. Fortunately, her Real Girl Next Door goes beyond the bare facts. Richards writes candidly about her romantic mishaps, misperceptions by the press, and her own rediscovery of happiness.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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