Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards' Divorce Drama: Aaron Phypers Files for Separation

Denise Richards' husband Aaron Phypers has reportedly filed for divorce after six years of marriage. Aaron filed the paperwork on Monday in Los Angeles, according to court documents seen by DailyMail.com. Seen in January in LA

SCANDALOUS SPLIT: Denise Richards' Husband Aaron Phypers Files for Divorce After 6 Years of Marriage

The drama continues to unfold in the lives of reality TV stars, and this time it's none other than Denise Richards who finds herself at the center of a juicy scandal. Her husband, Aaron Phypers, has shockingly filed for divorce after six years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.

According to court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, Phypers filed the paperwork on Monday in Los Angeles, marking a dramatic end to their whirlwind romance. The couple tied the knot in 2018 in a lavish ceremony that was featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. But behind the scenes, sources close to the family reveal that things were far from perfect.

He noted that the date of separation was July 4. The cause for the split was marked 'irreconcilable differences' and they share no minor children together. The two are starring together on their family reality TV show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things

Insiders claim that the couple's relationship had been deteriorating for months, with friends and family noticing a distinct chill between them. The last time they shared a romantic post together was in April, and their last public appearance as a couple was on the red carpet in May. But just days before Phypers filed for divorce, Denise took to Instagram to share a sultry beach selfie that left fans wondering if all was well in paradise.

But it seems that beneath the surface, things were far from rosy. Sources close to the couple reveal that Phypers had been feeling increasingly unhappy and unfulfilled in his marriage. "Aaron felt like he was stuck in a rut," claims a friend of the family. "He felt like Denise's focus on her career and reality TV show was suffocating him, and he just couldn't take it anymore."

But Denise has always been open about her high-powered lifestyle and the demands that come with being a reality TV star. She's often shared intimate details about her personal life, including her marriage to Phypers and their family struggles. In fact, just last month, she sat down for an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com where she dished about everything from her ex-husband Charlie Sheen to her current relationship drama.

The two are starring together on their family reality TV show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things with her daughters Sami, 21, Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13

In the interview, Denise spoke candidly about her complicated past with Sheen, with whom she shares two daughters, Sami and Lola. "I have kids with him, and I'm not really — I'm friendly with Charlie, but I wish we were friends," she revealed. "I wish that we could talk all the time and be able to be there really for each other with our girls." But it seems that Denise's desire for a harmonious co-parenting relationship was far from reality.

Sources close to the family reveal that Sheen has been more of a presence in his daughters' lives than Phypers, who often appeared distant and disconnected. "Charlie is the one who shows up to their events and supports them," claims an insider. "Aaron just didn't have the same level of commitment or enthusiasm for being a father."

But despite their differences, Denise has always maintained that she's open to co-parenting with both Sheen and Phypers. In her interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, she spoke about the challenges of navigating two different parenting styles: "I parent my way. He parents his way, and there was no co-parenting."

Denise Richards, 54, has opened up about how she and ex Charlie Sheen, 59 have brought up their two children;  Pictured in LA March 25

As for Phypers' decision to file for divorce, sources close to the family reveal that he's seeking spousal support from Denise. But given their reportedly tumultuous relationship, it remains to be seen whether they'll be able to reach a settlement or if this split will drag on for months.

One thing is certain, though: this scandal has all the makings of a juicy reality TV drama. Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to unfold!

The famous pair were married from 2002-2006;  Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2004

'I have kids with him, and I'm not really ¿ I'm friendly with Charlie, but I wish we were friends,' Richards said on the Whine Down with Jenna Kramer podcast while promoting their reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things;  Pictured in New York City in February

Richards and Sheen have mended their fences enough for Sheen to appear on the latest episode of Denise Richards and her Wild Things, which debuted Tuesday on Bravo