Actress Denise Richards has been receiving criticism lately for being too skinny, but told Extra on April 27 that there is nothing to worry about.

The 42-year-old mother of three has been called "painfully thin" by tabloids such as The Sun, but tells Extra, “I don’t know why lately I’ve been getting so much flack for it…I have a very healthy lifestyle and I’m busy."

She went on to say that she doesn't want the stories to affect her children, stating, “What bothers me is I have three daughters, and I’m such an advocate for health and fitness…in moderation. We eat ice cream all the time. I had grilled cheese before we got here.”

The actress even posted a photo on Instagram yesterday of a donut, writing, "Yum! And yes I ate it."

According to The Sun, a source told E! News last week that "Everything is fine with Denise. Nothing is wrong. Denise is taking care of her daughters, her dogs and filming her new show. Look at her arms. She is ripped. She carries baby Eloise everywhere. She has always lived a healthy lifestyle, she eats healthy and has done Pilates for years."

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