Denise Richards’ before-and-after photos are making the rounds again, with some viewers comparing her transformation to a “head transplant” straight out of the horror movie The Substance.
The 55-year-old actress had her facelift in June 2025, then shared the results earlier this year. This week, she explained why she chose to speak publicly about a procedure she had once sworn she would never undergo.
Richards said her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, had brought it up during court proceedings “on purpose.” Although reporters in the room did not publish the remark, she decided she wanted the story to come from her.
