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

Denise Richards Locks Arms Amidst Court Drama: 'Bruises Easily' Claim Ignites Divorce Battle

Denise Richards held on to two men as she was seen exiting court in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Denise took hold of the people around her, locking arms with a friend and a bodyguard following the day's legal proceedings

Denise Richards' Divorce Drama Escalates: Actress Accuses Husband Aaron Phypers of Domestic Abuse

The drama-filled divorce battle between Denise Richards and her husband Aaron Phypers has taken a dramatic turn, with the actress accusing him of domestic abuse in court on Tuesday. The 54-year-old mother-of-three, who's known for her roles in Wild Things and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, claimed that Phypers gave her concussions during their six-year marriage.

According to sources close to the couple, Richards' allegations against Phypers include three instances where she claims he physically abused her. During one incident at a Chicago hotel in April 2025, Phypers allegedly "squeezed my head so hard" that it felt like he was crushing her skull. The actress also claimed that Phypers bruised easily and shared a photo of herself with a black eye on social media.

The 54-year-old actress is facing a contentious divorce battle with Aaron Phypers

Richards' allegations come just days after she compared her marriage to Phypers to her previous union with Charlie Sheen, which lasted from 2002 to 2005. In an explosive court hearing, Richards claimed that while things were bad between her and Sheen, he never hit below the belt. The contrast between her marriages was a clear attempt to highlight the alleged abuse she claims to have suffered at Phypers' hands.

But Phypers is fighting back against his wife's allegations, with his lawyers claiming that Richards is "spewing fiction" and that they will emerge victorious in their domestic violence protection order case. In a detailed letter obtained by The Scholarly Note.com, Phypers accused Richards of having a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes.

Phypers claimed that he discovered the alleged affair in April, when he caught wind of X-rated photos and videos being sent to his wife from Reyes. He also alleged that Richards lied about ending the affair, only to hook up with Reyes again at a Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank, California, just weeks later. The explosive argument that followed allegedly ended with Richards smashing Phypers' phone.

L-R Aaron, Denise's adopted daughter Eloise, 14, and Denise pictures in November 2023

The drama between the couple has been playing out in court for months, with Richards initially being granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers in July. However, his lawyers have been working tirelessly to have the order overturned, and it appears that the battle is far from over.

As the divorce proceedings continue to unfold, fans can't help but wonder what other secrets will be revealed about the couple's tumultuous marriage. With Richards' allegations of domestic abuse hanging in the balance, one thing is certain: this is a divorce drama for the ages.

A Timeline of Denise and Aaron's Divorce Drama

  • April 2025: Phypers allegedly gives Richards concussions during an incident at a Chicago hotel.
  • July 7, 2025: Phypers files for divorce from Richards.
  • July 16, 2025: Richards is granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers.
  • August 2025: A video of Richards comparing her marriage to Phypers to her previous union with Charlie Sheen is shown in court.
  • October 2025 (present): The couple's divorce battle continues, with Richards accusing Phypers of domestic abuse and Phypers' lawyers fighting to have the restraining order overturned.

Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity divorce drama!