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Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Worries Her Success Is at the Expense of Her Children

As Teddi's business grows, she feels conflicted on how to handle a work/life balance.

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Richards made her big screen debut in the cult classic hit Starship Troopers. She garnered international recognition for her leading Bond Girl role as Dr. Christmas Jones opposite Pierce Brosnan in The World Is Not Enough. Previous film credits include Wild Things and a cameo in the hit romantic comedy Love Actually. Additional film credits include: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection, Blonde & Blonder, Scary Movie 3, Yo Puta, Empire, Undercover Brother, The Third Wheel, Good Advice, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Tail Lights Fade. Recently, she was seen in American Violence, American Satan, The Toybox, Destined to Ride and Christmas Break-In. Richards can be seen next in the upcoming films Saturday at the Starlight, Dally & Spanky, Amazon Lost, The First Key and 1stBorn.

Richards currently stars as the newest cast member in the hit Bravo show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She joined the cast of CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful as character Shauna Fulton. She is currently in production, with her first episode set to air in April 2019. Her television credits include notable guest appearances on NBC’s 30 Rock, Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State, FX’s Anger Management and ABC Family’s drama, Twisted. Richards co-starred in the Lifetime television film Blue Lagoon, a remake of the 1980 film. Richards was also seen in the hit CW comedy Jane The Virgin as well as Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce on Bravo.

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Alexis Bellino Debuts Shorter, Darker Hair: "I Get Bored"

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