Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards' Shocking Black Eye: Is It Drama or Just Lighting?

Denise Richards sparked concern as she stepped out with an apparent black eye this week just days after getting confronted by cops at her ex Aaron Phypers' home

EXCLUSIVE SHOCKER: Denise Richards' Bizarre Behavior Leaves Fans Scratching Their Heads

The drama just keeps getting juicier! Actress Denise Richards, 54, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. Just days after a confrontation with cops at her ex-husband Aaron Phypers' Calabasas home, Richards was spotted out and about with a noticeable black eye.

But don't just take our word for it - sources close to the situation claim that Richards' apparent bruise was simply "lighting and shadow" playing tricks on our eyes. Yeah, right! The make-up free star looked somber as she strolled through Calabasas, leaving fans wondering what's really going on behind closed doors.

Richards was stepping out days after her shock visit to estranged husband Aaron Phypers' LA home this week - after taking out a temporary restraining order on him; pictured in June 2023

It all started when Richards filed for a temporary restraining order against Phypers just last month, accusing him of years of physical and emotional abuse - allegations he has since denied. But it seems like the drama is far from over. According to insiders, Richards showed up at Phypers' home unannounced, banging on the back door and demanding to be let in.

And when Phypers finally did answer, Richards allegedly got aggressive, screaming at his parents to leave their own home! We repeat: what's going on here?! The publication claims that she even began swinging at Phypers' brother Brett and throwing mail at him. Yeah, we know - it sounds like a real soap opera!

But don't just take our word for it - the Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies who responded to the scene claim that there was "no crime committed" and no arrests were made. Oh, but we're sure that's exactly what Richards wanted to hear... Meanwhile, Phypers was left consoling his mom, who was allegedly "terrified and shaken up" by the whole ordeal.

Amid the drama in personal life, Richards stepped out in Calabasas on Tuesday with a large dark shadow around her right eye and a dark mark below her chin

We've got some juicy deets for you! A distraught Phypers has come forward with a scathing letter to friends and family, detailing an alleged months-long affair between Richards and a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes. According to the letter, Reyes has been showering Richards with X-rated photos and videos - including one graphic clip that shows him getting a little too comfortable.

Phypers claims he caught wind of the affair in April and confronted Richards about it, but she allegedly promised to break things off... only to hook up again in May at a Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank! We can't even begin to process this level of drama...

But that's not all - Phypers has also accused Richards of lying about their divorce proceedings. According to sources close to the situation, he's been requesting spousal support since he claims his monthly expenses total $105,000 (yikes!) and is demanding they split 50 percent of their production company, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment.

The make-up free star looked somber as she strolled with sources telling TMZ her apparent bruises were 'just lighting and shadow'. They added she also underwent microneedling and a PRP injection

Richards' response? She denies any wrongdoing and has fired back with a statement saying she "did not violate a restraining order" when she entered Phypers' home to retrieve her dogs. But we've got to ask: what's really going on here?

EXCLUSIVE EXPLANATION FROM A SOURCER

A source close to the situation told us that Richards recently underwent microneedling and PRP injections, which might explain the bruise she's sporting (but let's be real - it's still a pretty suspicious-looking black eye!).

Denise stepped out days after showing up at ex Phypers' house

And if you thought things couldn't get any juicier, we've got some exclusive details on Phypers' income and expenses declaration. Apparently, he claims to have no income since shutting down his wellness center last year, while Richards allegedly makes a whopping $250,000 per month from OnlyFans, TV shows, brand deals, and appearances!

We repeat: what's going on here? Stay tuned for more updates on this drama-filled divorce!

**TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to representatives for Denise Richards for comment but has yet to hear back.

The star looked pensive as she stepped out

The court ordered Phypers to stay 100 yards away from Richards and her homes, workplaces and cars - but Richards was seen arriving at Phypers' Calabasas home before she was confronted by police. Seen in May

The 54-year-old actress, whose split from Phypers, 52, was revealed last month, was granted the TRO on July 16, after accusing Phypers of years of physical and emotional abuse - which he has denied (photo from Richards' Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order)