Denise Richards has publicly denied any involvement with her new beau and the estranged husband of her ex-best friend, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora prior to his separation from Heather Locklear.

Speaking to TMZ.com, former Bond girl Richards has spoken out about her divorce from Charlie Sheen and the implications of her new relationship with Sambora.

She said: "I wish Heather well and happiness and it's really unfortunate that it's gotten to this point and Heather knows why we aren't friends.

"Heather knows why and when her marriage ended with Richie and she knows why my marriage ended with Charlie.

"I have to try and just stay focused on my kids and forget that part of it as difficult as it is."

"My focus is just getting my girls through this because it's very, very difficult and very sad."

Richards was recently granted a temporary restraining order from Sheen. They will return to court later this month where they continue to battle over the custody of their children.