Denise Richards (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) has joined the cast of CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” as a contract player. The actress debuts on Thursday, April 4.

In honor of her debut, the network has released a first look clip highlighting her first scenes as Shauna Fulton, a fun-loving, hard-working, single mother from Las Vegas. After learning that her daughter, Flo (portrayed by Katrina Bowden, “30 Rock”), the pride and joy of her life, is entangled in an emotional baby-swap, Shauna heads to Los Angeles in order to be with her. However, Shauna’s involvement won’t stop there. She’s got a past and big secrets to spill!

Watch the clip below.

In addition to her participation in this season’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” Richards is known for her big screen debut in the cult classic film “Starship Troopers” and her leading Bond Girl role as Dr. Christmas Jones opposite Pierce Brosnan in “The World is Not Enough.”