Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards Reveals Shocking Abuse Claims Against Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards her split from Aaron Phypers took an especially ugly turn when his dad got involved — and she's laying it all out in shocking detail; (seen in 2022)

SHOCKING MARRIAGE EXPOSED: Denise Richards Reveals Aaron Phypers' Ugly True Colors

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Denise Richards, has spilled the tea on her tumultuous marriage to Aaron Phypers, revealing a shocking tale of physical and emotional abuse that left her fearing for her life. The drama unfolded in court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, which detail the harrowing events that transpired on July 4, 2025.

Denise, 54, accused her estranged husband, Aaron, 51, of subjecting her to years of abuse, including physical violence and emotional manipulation. In a chilling account, Denise described how she was repeatedly terrorized by Aaron's outbursts, with the latest incident occurring on July 4th.

Denise claimed Aaron's father Steven Phypers joined in the July 4 blowup — yelling that he would tell the media she was a ‘whore’ and expose the contents of her phone; (Aaron's mom, Aaron, and Steve Phypers pictured)

According to Denise, Aaron became enraged when she told him that his family had to move out of their shared home in late 2023. Over the course of nearly two hours, he screamed degrading profanities at her, including calling her a "c* w" and a "piece of s*." Denise, who stands at just 5'4", claimed that Aaron, a towering 6'2" with over 200 pounds of muscle, got within inches of her face and repeatedly grabbed her left arm tightly in an aggressive manner.

"I was recovering from sensitive surgery, and Aaron's actions were scaring me to the point that I was afraid he might kill me," Denise wrote in her Request for Domestic Violence Retraining Order. "I repeatedly threatened to call the police, and Aaron screamed, 'Fine, f*ing call the cops. They will never be able to do anything to me, and I will kill everyone if they try.'"

The alleged threats continued throughout the evening, with Aaron breaking into a second townhouse across the alley and demanding Denise's phone. When she refused, he threatened to "blow everything up" if anyone tried to intervene.

At one point during the July 4 encounter, she said, ‘I repeatedly threatened to call the police, and Aaron screamed, “Fine, f***ing call the cops. They will never be able to do anything to me and I will kill everyone if they try.” (Denise submitted several photos as evidence — pictures from a red carpet event (above), where she claimed she forgot to conceal marks allegedly left by Aaron)

But that wasn't all – Denise claimed that Aaron returned with his father, Steven Phypers, and once again screamed in her face. The elder Phypers allegedly joined in, yelling that Denise was a "whore" and threatening to expose her phone's contents online.

As the night wore on, Denise reported that she saw Aaron again, this time chasing her down the stairs and dragging her back up by her arms. She suffered immense pain and claimed that Aaron later ran off with her laptop, purse (containing her ID and credit cards), and passport.

The actress also revealed that throughout their marriage, Aaron would often threaten suicide, both verbally and over text. Denise vowed to bring these messages to the hearing in this matter.

The actress added that throughout their marriage, Aaron would often threaten suicide, both verbally and over text.; (photo from Richards' Request for Domestic Violence Retraining Order)

In a statement responding to TheScholarlyNote.com's request for comment, Phypers denied all allegations of abuse, claiming that his wife had never experienced any physical or emotional harm at his hands. He asked for privacy as they navigated their personal matters and urged the public and media to refrain from spreading "harmful and baseless claims."

However, Denise's shocking account has left many wondering if Aaron's denial is just a desperate attempt to salvage his reputation. As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear – Denise Richards will not be silenced in her quest for justice and protection.

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‘There are many more examples of these text messages that I will need more time to find and will bring to the hearing in this matter,’ she concluded; ((photo from Richards' Request for Domestic Violence Retraining Order)