Right before the latest saga taking place in New York this weekend with her ex-husband Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards came to The Grove to speak with Mario Lopez of Extra to promote her new role on Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State. And she surprised Mario and the crowd with her brand new look as a brunette.

Richards will play coach Marty Daniels’ (ex-footballer Ed Marinaro) ex-wife Debra. Blue Mountain State follows the fictional college football team at Blue Mountain State. Season 2 premiered Oct. 20 and will also feature Bill Parcells, Brian Bosworth, Stacy Keibler and Chuck Liddell as guest stars.

Here are some excerpts from Denise’ interview with Extra:

On her post-divorce relationship with Charlie Sheen:
It’s all about the kids now.  We went through a lot of drama during our marriage. But it’s so important for anyone going through a divorce, to put all that stuff aside. It’s not about you anymore, it’s about the kids.

On dating with kids:
I tell my girls I am going to a meeting when I go on a date.


On possibility of getting married again:
I absolutely would love to get married again. I love being married.

Here is a short clip of her entrance on Extra – she came bearing gifts for Mario and his new baby girl Gia: