Actress Denise Richards stars in her own reality show called Denise Richards: It's Complicated. It made its debut on May 26, 2008, on the E! network. It was announced on October 29, 2008, that the show would be back for a second season. Production on the new season is slated to begin in early 2009.EW.com:Denise Richards doing second season of reality show (October 29, 2008)

The show centers around Richards' life as a mom in Hollywood and the lives of her family members. Richards' daughters, 4-year-old Sam and 2-year-old Lola, are featured in the series, along with her 58-year-old father, Irv Richards and her sister Michelle Richards.

Richards' decision to include her kids in the show has been met with harsh criticism by some, including her ex-husband, actor Charlie Sheen. Sheen took Richards to court trying to stop her from including their daughters in the series. A judge ruled that Richards could include them in the project.Sydney Morning Herald: Denise Richards "greedy, vain and exploitative" (February 14, 2008)

On the May 21, 2008, episode of The View, host Whoopi Goldberg grilled Richards about her reasons for including the children. Richards said she felt she'd been "singled out" — that other reality shows featured children so hers shouldn't be the exception.Los Angeles Times: Should Denise Richard put her babies on her reality show? (May 22, 2008)