Denise Richards and Patrick Muldoon Dismiss Romantic Rumors, Affirm Lifelong Friendship

As of October 2025, Denise Richards, 54, and Patrick Muldoon, 57, have maintained a close friendship for years, despite briefly dating in the 1990s. Muldoon recently addressed the rumors on a podcast, stating, "Denise and I are very tight buddies, and she's going through a rough spot right now with everything. I wish her the best for sure, and we're friends."

Muldoon revealed that he has had a girlfriend for the past 2 years, dispelling any notion of a romantic relationship with Richards. Meanwhile, Richards is navigating her own personal life, having finalized her divorce from ex-husband Charlie Sheen in July 2025 after 6 years of marriage.

Richards' eldest daughter, Sami, 21, had previously expressed suspicions about Muldoon's feelings for her mother. "He's very flirty with her, I'm not gonna lie," Sami said on a TV show earlier this year. "I don't want to get him in trouble, but I feel like he might still have feelings for my mom. Just an idea."

However, Muldoon has clarified that his relationship with Richards is purely platonic, stating, "Denise and I are very tight buddies, and she's going through a rough spot right now with everything. I wish her the best for sure, and we're friends."