Wed Apr 02 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Denise Richards Recalls Shock and Anger Over Charlie Sheen’s Public HIV Announcement

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Actress Denise Richards has revealed her feelings about her ex-husband Charlie Sheen’s 2015 announcement that he was HIV-positive. Speaking on the podcast “Whine Down with Jana Kramer,” Richards expressed her disappointment that Sheen went public with his diagnosis on the *Today* show without giving her a heads-up, leaving her to break the news to their daughters, Sami and Lola.

Richards explained that while she understood Sheen felt compelled to reveal his status due to tabloid speculation, the lack of warning left her scrambling to shield her daughters from the potentially hurtful information they might have received from peers at school. She recalled having to explain the diagnosis to her children, a conversation she described as difficult.

“I wish he gave me a heads up,” Richards stated, adding that she had to pick up her daughters early from school to prevent them from learning the news from classmates. The actress emphasized that while she and Sheen have a cordial relationship, their co-parenting style is distinct, and they lack a close friendship. She clarified that their relationship remains amicable, but it doesn’t involve the level of communication and support she desires for the sake of their children.

Sheen’s 2015 announcement on the *Today* show was a bombshell, with the actor stating that he was compelled to reveal his diagnosis to combat inaccurate and harmful rumors. He attributed his decision to a need to halt a barrage of false narratives about his health and alleged threats to others.

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