AceShowbiz - Former Bond girl Denise Richards has confirmed reports suggesting she has joined the cast of reality TV hit The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The 47-year-old actress will be joining the ninth season of the show, facing off against regulars Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, and Lisa Rinna, among others.

"I am so excited to join the cast of RHOBH as I am a huge fan of the show," Charlie Sheen's ex-wife tells People. "I am looking forward to spending time with all the ladies".

And the extra cash from the show could soon come in very handy after Sheen recently filed papers requesting a modification of child support payments to Denis and his other ex, Brooke Mueller - because he can no longer afford to pay them over $75,000 (GBP58,200)-a-month.

The actor claims he's nowhere near Hollywood's A-list anymore following his very public bust-up with Chuck Lorre, the creator of his hit TV show Two and a Half Men, and his big AIDS diagnosis reveal. In fact, he insists he has been "blacklisted" in Tinseltown and few people want to work with him these days.

"I have been unable to find steady work, and have been blacklisted from many aspects of the entertainment industry," he writes in his bid to modify his support payments.

According to documents obtained by The Blast, he currently pays Denise $20,000 (GBP15,200)-per-month to cover the expenses of their daughters Sam and Lola. A hearing has been scheduled for next month.