Richards: I want to be there for Sheen’s boys

Denise Richards says she’s taking care of Charlie Sheen’s twin boys because she doesn’t “have a choice”.

The 42-year-old actress was recently awarded temporary custody over her ex-husband’s four-year-old boys with his other former spouse, Brooke Mueller, while Brooke is in rehab.

The working mother is now taking care of five kids, including her nine and seven-year-old girls with Charlie and adopted 22-month-old daughter Eloise.

But she wouldn’t have it any other way.

"You just figure it out because you don't have a choice. You have these children depending on you," she told UsWeekly.

"You prioritise. I had children because I want to be a parent, and I want to be there for them."

Denise insists Charlie is supportive, though his busy schedule reportedly prevents him from being the kids’ primary caretaker.

The actress' biggest challenge is making sure she can attend all of the children’s activities, but so far she’s juggling everything just fine.

"I have a good schedule going. You just manage,” Denise reasoned.

Brooke is expected to continue treatment at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California for at least 30 days after she reportedly overdosed six times in two years.

Denise is not legally permitted to talk about the ongoing custody case as Brooke reportedly wants the twins placed with her brother.

A spokesperson for Charlie earlier spoke out in support of Denise as providing the best possible home for his sons Bob and Max while Brooke seeks treatment.

"He knows Max and Bob are safe in a stable, loving environment with Denise and the boys' sisters,” his representative said.