Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Chilling Threats and Divorce: The Turbulent Tale of Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' divorce was a long time coming (seen in 2023)

The Explosive Divorce That Rocked Hollywood: Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' Toxic Marriage Exposed!

In a shocking turn of events, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers have finally called it quits after six years of marriage marked by turbulence, drama, and a string of eyebrow-raising moments that played out in front of the cameras on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The toxic relationship between the 54-year-old actress and her 52-year-old husband has been brewing for years, with insiders claiming that Phypers' possessive behavior and Richards' attempts to keep him at arm's length were just a few of the many warning signs that their marriage was headed for disaster.

Despite managing to stick together for six years, the former couple's relationship was filled with turbulence and a number of eyebrow-raising moments

One of the most chilling moments came when Phypers allegedly threatened to "crush" Richards' hand on camera during a tense confrontation with her co-stars Kyle Richards and Teddi Mellencamp. The incident sent shockwaves through the reality TV community, with even Denise's castmates expressing their disgust and disbelief at Aaron's behavior.

But despite the drama that played out in front of the cameras, insiders claim that things were much worse behind the scenes. A source close to the couple revealed that Phypers' possessive nature was just one of many red flags that Denise ignored or downplayed in the hopes of saving their marriage.

"Denise thought she could fix Aaron's issues and make him a better partner," the insider claimed. "But deep down, she knew he was toxic and it was only a matter of time before things blew up."

Among the most chilling was when Phypers, 52, threatened to crush her hand (seen above)

And blow up they did. In July 2022, Phypers filed for divorce from Richards, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.

The cause of separation was marked on the court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, revealing that Denise and Aaron's marriage had been on shaky ground for months before the official filing.

But even more shocking than the divorce itself is the revelation that Phypers has been seeking spousal support from Richards. Insiders claim that Aaron's attempts to cash in on Denise's success are just a symptom of his deeper insecurities and lack of self-awareness.

The threatening remark toward Richards came after she was confronted by her former costars Kyle Richards and Teddi Mellencamp about not trusting her kids around them

As the drama continues to unfold, fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are left wondering what other secrets might be lurking beneath the surface of this toxic marriage.

One thing is certain: Denise Richards has had it up to here with Aaron Phypers' antics, and we can't help but wonder what's next for this former power couple.

**Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive celebrity divorce!

The two also suffered relationship drama in 2020 when Denise was romantically linked to Brandi Glanville, a fellow cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Richards' daughter Sami previously shared a series of clips in which she contrasted her life and happiness amid a year of change after moving out of her mom's

The last time Phypers appeared on his now-estranged wife's Instagram was back in April

The two wed in September 2018 in Malibu