London, June 30 (IANS) Actress Denise Richards has become a mother for the third time, by adopting a daughter.

The actress, who is already a mother to Sami, 7, and Lola, 5, from her marriage to Charlie Sheen, has added a new female addition to her brood – little Eloise Joni.

‘Eloise Joni Richards is named after Denise’s mom (Joni), and Denise and her daughters Sami and Lola chose the name Eloise. Denise and Eloise’s big sisters couldn’t be happier and feel incredibly blessed,’ contactmusic.com quoted a source as saying.

Richards’ mother Joni passed away in 2007 after a battle with cancer.