Denise Richards shares her journey of healing from sexual assault on Special Forces premiere

Denise Richards discussed her experience with sexual assault during the premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on January 8. The 53-year-old actress shared how the trauma has affected her and her desire to overcome fear. In a challenging helicopter extraction task, Richards expressed her goal to build resilience. She stated, “I really want to learn how to not be overwhelmed by fear,” highlighting her journey toward healing. Richards' participation in the reality series aims to reclaim her power and confront her past. The show features recruits facing demanding physical and mental challenges inspired by military training.