Denise Richards and daughter Sami Sheen, 21, called out the “double standard” in Hollywood after they both joined risqué modeling site OnlyFans.
Denise Richards and Sami Sheen are calling out a major double standard in Hollywood.
After the Wild Things actress and 21-year-old both joined OnlyFans, the mother-daughter duo revealed how becoming content creators on the risqué site had very different effects on their professional aspirations.
“I really want to get headshots done to transition into modeling,” Sami revealed during the March 25 episode of their Bravo reality series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things. “I’ve met with a couple agencies and they don’t like that I do OnlyFans and it’s so frustrating because it’s like, ‘That’s how I pay my rent. If you take me seriously, I won’t have to do that anymore.'”
However, Denise’s acting career has seen a major revival since joining OnlyFans.
“I think it’s a double standard,” the 54-year-old noted in a confessional. “Here I can join OnlyFans and actually get more offers. But my daughter, modeling agencies won’t sign her because she is on OnlyFans. That’s the shame of it. Why judge based on them trying to make a living while they’re trying to pursue their career?”
But despite facing some rejection, Denise and Charlie Sheen‘s oldest daughter remained committed to breaking into the fashion industry—especially with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum’s help.
“I have done this for a long time,” Denise reflected in a confessional. “I modeled for Teen Magazine, Seventeen Magazine for all of you that are 100 years old will remember those magazines. I do know certain things that will help and I do know that I have to be careful that I don’t step on toes either. I don’t want to come off as a momager.”
However, Sami saw her mom’s presence on set a little differently.
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“My mom is super nit-picky sometimes,” she noted in a confessional before adding, “At the end of the day, I think she does give pretty good advice, even if it’s a little annoying.”
All in all, Denise couldn’t be happier that her child is following in her famous footsteps.
“I really am so proud of Sami. I wish I had her f–king balls when I was her age,” Denise shared in a joint confessional with Sami, who replied, “I think my upbringing was a lot harder than yours was because of who my f–king family is. You guys are crazy…in a good way.”
And while Denise booked the part of a leading lady in a Patrick Muldoon music video during the latest episode, Sami struggled with the idea of possibly becoming a video vixen herself one day.
“I can see myself in a music video,” she said. “I can’t act though, and I didn’t realize you had to do that for a music video. If they want me to just stand there and be pretty, I can do that. But it doesn’t go much farther than that. I’m a horrible actress, I’m a horrible singer, I’m a horrible dancer and I’m not a triple threat.”
See Sami’s modeling aspirations play out when Denise Richards & Her Wilds Things airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.
And keep reading to see other celebrity kids who made it as models.
Julez SmithBeyoncé’s nephew, whose mom is Solange Knowles, made his fashion debut April 2024 at Luar’s Fall 2024 runway. Two months later, he debuted at Paris Fashion Week for the Bluemarble Spring 2025 show. Henry SamuelHeidi Klum and Seal’s son made his runway debut at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 Show during Paris Fashion Week in January 2025.
Kylie JennerThe youngest daughter of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner first made her runway debut at age 14 modeling for Abby Dawn—designed by her half-brother Brody Jenner’s then-girlfriend Avril Lavigne—during New York Fashion Week in 2011. After then spending many years off the catwalk, she modeled for the first time at Paris Fashion Week to close the Coperni Spring/Summer 2025 show at Disneyland Paris in October 2024.Alana HadidGigi Hadid and Bella Hadid’s older sister—whose parents are Mohamed Hadid and Mary Butler—hit the runway for the first time in August 2023 at the Saks Potts Spring 2024 show during Copenhagen Fashion Week in Denmark.Sunday RoseThe eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban made her fashion debut in October 2024 during the Miu Miu Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 Show.
Dream KardashianRob Kardashian and ex Blac Chyna‘s daughter made her runway debut at age 7 at the Zeus & Lexi Kids show during New York Fashion Week in September 2024.Paris JacksonThe daughter of the late Michael Jackson signed with ING Models in 2017.Corinne FoxxJamie Foxx‘s daughter walks the runway at Dolce & Gabbana’s show during Milan Fashion Week in 2017.
Natalia BryantThe eldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa Bryant made her runway debut at Versace’s spring/summer 2024 show during Milan Fashion Week in September 2023.Grace BurnsThe daughter of supermodel Christy Turlington and filmmaker Ed Burns made her runway debut in the British Vogue X LuisaViaRoma show in Florence, Italy in June 2023. Jasper PolishAs part of the Race to Erase MS: Drive-In Gala, Michael Polish’s daughter sports Alice + Olivia in a star-studded fashion show.
Hailey BieberThe wife of Justin Bieber and daughter of Stephen Baldwin (and niece of Alec Baldwin) has graced many a runway, including Tommy Hilfiger’s.Lily-Rose DeppBefore she starred on Max series The Idol, Johnny Depp and VanessaParadis‘ daughter took the modeling world by storm, walking for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week 2017.Dakota LohanLindsay Lohan‘s little bro is a well-seasoned model in the fashion world, having signed with IMG models and modelling for brands like Gucci.
Sofia RichieLionel Richie‘s daughter said “Hello” to high fashion, walking in NYFW 2016.Kaia GerberCindy Crawford‘s mini-me became the face of Young Versace in 2012 and has since gone on to walk the runway for numerous designer labels.Kendall JennerThe second-to-youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan had a whirlwind few years in the modeling world: From Dolce & Gabbana to Chanel, Kendall dominates some of the most exclusive catwalks in fashion. (And let’s not forget that little Estée Lauder deal, shall we?)
Gigi HadidYolanda Foster‘s eldest daughter has followed in mom’s footsteps by making her mark in the modeling world. Campaigns under Gigi’s belt include an ultra-hot nude spread for Tom Ford’s Velvet Orchid fragrance and her own clothing line under Tommy Hilfiger.Bella HadidThe little sister of Gigi Hadid has proven to be a force to reckon with in the modeling world. Kenya Kinski-JonesQuincy Jones has created quite the family dynasty, with daughter Rashida Jones being a well-recognized actress and Kenya being a fashion model.
Christian CombsDiddy’s son walked the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on June 17, 2017 in Italy.Roberto RosselliniIsabella Rossellini‘s son takes to the catwalk at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on Jan. 14, 2017 in Milan, Italy.Levi DylanJakob Dylan‘s son (and Bob Dylan‘s grandson) struts his stuff at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on Jan. 14, 2017 in Milan, Italy.
Patrick SchwarzeneggerThe son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver has modeled for several years.Ava PhillippeRyan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon‘s daughter made her modeling debut at age 18 the Rodarte fall/winter 2018 show.Jack MarsdenJames Marsden’s son wears a colorful ensemble when he makes his Dolce & Gabbana debut on Jan. 13, 2018 in Milan.
Karsen LiottaShades of Blue star Ray Liotta‘s daughter took to the runway during the Chanel Collection des Metiers d’Art 2016/17 show at Hotel Ritz on Dec. 6, 2016 in Paris, France.Mathilda Ereni GianopoulosMolly Ringwald and Panio Gianopoulos‘ daughter poses during the J.Crew presentation at New York Fashion Week at Spring Studios on Feb. 12, 2017 in New York City. Liv FreundlichJulianne Moore‘s daughter posed during the J.Crew presentation at New York Fashion Week at Spring Studios on Feb. 12, 2017 in New York City.
Myles O’NealShaquille O’Neal’s son took to the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on June 17, 2017 in Italy.
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