Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards' Drama: Exposed Affair and Explosive Home Life

Denise Richards's estranged husband Aaron Phypers has come forward with claims about his wife's alleged affair, which he says ended their nine-year marriage

SHOCKING DIVORCE SHENANIGANS! DENISE RICHARDS' LOVE TRIANGLE EXPOSED

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers are locked in a bitter battle for custody of their two daughters, with allegations flying left and right about infidelity, abuse, and a messy love triangle that's got everyone talking. And we've got the deets!

The Love Triangle:

In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Phypers claims he discovered 107 raunchy texts between Richards and her 53-year-old lover, Rudy Reyes on her phone back in April

It all started when Denise Richards allegedly embarked on a months-long fling with former special forces soldier Rudy Reyes, who showered her with X-rated photos and videos – including a graphic clip of him pleasuring himself. But what really sets the cat among the pigeons is that Aaron Phypers claims he caught wind of his wife's alleged affair in April, after discovering 107 raunchy texts between Richards and Reyes on her phone.

The Infidelity:

According to sources close to the couple, Denise Richards had promised to break off the affair, but instead, she continued to see Rudy Reyes behind Aaron Phypers' back. And it wasn't just a casual thing – we're talking multiple hotel hook-ups and graphic sex talks that left poor Aaron feeling like he'd been punched in the gut.

Phypers claims he found one text exchange in which the Special Forces veteran, Rudy Reyes, who is from South Carolina, sent Richards a shirtless snap

The Abuse Allegations:

But wait, there's more! Denise Richards has since leveled some serious abuse allegations against Aaron Phypers, claiming he left her with a black eye. However, Aaron vehemently denies ever harming his wife, and instead claims she was the one who smashed up his phone after discovering he'd taken pictures of their raunchy conversations.

The Vicodin Addiction:

Reyes sent an X-rated selfie and expressed desire to see Richards in a text conversation as recent as May, according to Phypers

It's been revealed that Denise Richards has a 25-pill-per-day Vicodin addiction – and gets her fix by washing them down with tequila. Aaron Phypers claims she's got a real problem, and it's not just about the pills themselves, but also the way she mixes them with booze and stays up all night on her computer.

The Messy Lifestyle:

And if that wasn't enough, sources close to the couple claim Denise Richards' lifestyle is a chaotic nightmare. We're talking 15 rescue dogs running amok in their Calabasas mansion – with Aaron Phypers claiming he's been left to clear up after the pack and repair damage to their rental properties.

Phypers shared what he says is a text conversation that revealed details of the multiple sordid hotel hook-ups his wife and her lover enjoyed

The Reality Show Shenanigans:

Denise Richards has been open about her reality TV show, but it seems like the drama isn't just confined to the small screen. With allegations of emotional abuse and harassment flying back and forth between Aaron Phypers and Denise Richards, we can't help but wonder if this is all part of a carefully constructed PR stunt.

The Love Triangle Escalates:

Other tawdry photos on the alleged text chain show Richards posing provocatively in a swimsuit in her bathtub

Rudy Reyes has been a regular fixture on Denise Richards' reality TV show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, where he works as one of the instructors. And it seems like their alleged affair started after they met on set – with Aaron Phypers claiming that Denise's behavior changed drastically around April when she was allegedly seeing Reyes.

Aaron Phypers Speaks Out:

Aaron Phypers is a broken man, left reeling by his wife's alleged infidelity and abuse. He claims he was blindsided by the whole situation and had no idea his wife was leading a secret life behind his back. And it seems like things have only escalated since then – with Aaron claiming that Denise has refused to let him see their daughters or even give him back his power tools.

The texts Phypers claims are from Richards also include a memorably bizarre exchange in which Richards told her lover that she 'felt a connection' when 'I met you and you put that potato sack over my head'

The Court Battle:

With both parties making serious allegations against each other, it's clear this is far from over. A judge will soon decide whether to lift the temporary restraining order against Aaron Phypers, which would allow him to see his estranged wife and children again. But one thing's for sure – we'll be watching this drama unfold with bated breath.

The Final Word:

The alleged text exchange between Richards and her alleged lover include X-rated photos of the actress herself ¿ including a racy snap where she is seen exposing one breast

As the battle between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers continues to rage on, it's hard not to wonder what really went down in that messy love triangle. Was it a carefully constructed PR stunt, or did things just get too hot to handle? One thing's for sure – this is one drama we can't look away from.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • An exclusive interview with Aaron Phypers
  • A review of alleged text messages between Denise Richards and Rudy Reyes

In an apparent conversation from February, her lover tells Richards he's single and admits: 'I hope i am not tempting U'

Phypers also complained about Richards's allegedly chaotic lifestyle that includes having a pack of 15 rescue dogs who he claims are allowed to defecate all over her home

Phypers says his discovery of the alleged May tryst led to an explosive showdown over the July 4 holiday weekend, during which Richards allegedly smashed up his phone (pictured)

Richards met Reyes when she appeared on the latest season of Fox reality military training show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, earlier this year

Reyes is a former US Marine Corps Recon Sergeant and now applies his tough military training on contestants on the show

Phypers shared an alleged text exchange he had with Richards's nephew after he sent the letter, who described his aunt's behavior as 'beyond crazy'

After Phypers filed for divorce, Richards hit back with an avalanche of abuse allegations from Richards in court documents, including that he had left her with a black eye - which he says was actually the result of a drunken fall