Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards' Shocking Career Move Amid Divorce Drama

Denise Richards is back to filming the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills amid her ugly split from estranged husband Aaron Phypers

SHOCKING CELEBRITY SPLIT: DENISE RICHARDS SEEN ON SET OF RHOBH AMID UGLY DIVORCE BATTLE WITH AARON PHYPERS

The drama is heating up in the world of Real Housewives, and this time it's Denise Richards who's at the center of the storm. The 54-year-old actress, who's been dealing with a messy divorce from estranged husband Aaron Phypers, was spotted on set at Oaxacan restaurant Madre in Los Angeles on Saturday night. And let's just say she's bringing all her drama with her to the show.

According to sources, Denise will be unpacking her split on the reality series, but it remains unclear whether she'll be part of the main cast or returning as a guest star. One thing's for sure, though - viewers are in for a wild ride. After all, this is a woman who's been through a very public breakup with a man who's accused her of having an affair with a former special forces soldier.

The 54-year-old actress (seen third from left)  was seen on set at Oaxacan restaurant Madre in Los Angeles with cast members Sutton Stracke (second from left) and Erika Jayne (fourth from right) on Saturday night; RHOBH season 10 cast is seen November 2019

That's right, folks. Aaron Phypers, 52, has alleged that Denise has been carrying on with Rudy Reyes behind his back for months. And we're not just talking about a few flirtatious texts or stolen glances here - no, this is full-blown, X-rated territory. According to Aaron, the affair started in April and continued until he caught wind of it in May.

But that's not all, folks. In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com, Aaron claimed that Denise had promised to break off the affair, only to go back on her word and carry on a second, even more illicit encounter with Rudy at a Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank, California. And when Aaron confronted her about it, things got ugly - fast.

Aaron says that Denise smashed his phone during an explosive argument over the July 4th holiday weekend, leaving him feeling betrayed and hurt. And then, just days later, she filed for a temporary restraining order against him, accusing him of domestic abuse (which he denies).

It would be an interesting move as she has not been on the main cast of RHOBH since season 10 in 2020 which was her lone season in that capacity

Now, we know what you're thinking - why is this all coming to light now? Well, it seems that Denise's return to RHOBH has sparked a fresh wave of drama in her personal life. And judging by the latest reports, it looks like things are about to get even more interesting.

So, what can we expect from Denise's upcoming appearance on RHOBH? Will she be packing her bags and moving on from the drama with Aaron, or will she be bringing all her baggage with her to the show? One thing's for sure - viewers won't want to miss a single minute of this juicy, juicy mess.

In related news, Denise recently underwent a major makeover, trading in her signature red locks for a sleek new 'bronde' look courtesy of celebrity hair guru Chris McMillan. And let's just say it's a good thing she did - because with all the drama going on in her personal life, she needs every bit of confidence she can get.

More recently she starred on the family reality series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things alongside her aforementioned estranged husband Aaron and her daughters Lola Sheen, Sami Sheen and Eloise Richards

But don't just take our word for it - check out Chris's Instagram post about their salon session, where he gushes about Denise's kind and loving personality. "I've known Denise 30 years now," he writes, "and she is the kindest, sweetest, most loving human ever."

Aww, isn't that just so nice? But let's get back to the drama at hand - because it looks like things are about to heat up even further in the world of RHOBH. Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive celebrity split!

In a joint post with Chris McMillan, Denise shared multiple photos from their salon session, including a detailed breakdown of his service. "LOVE ME SOME @deniserichards," he began the caption, adding, "Finally all grown out and healthy long BRONDE hair." He gushed about the Hollywood fixture, "I've known Denise 30 years now and she is the kindest, sweetest, most loving human ever."

Last week Denise's estranged spouse Aaron, 52, alleged that she has been having a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes; pictured in June 2023

Denise also shared a photo from her salon visit via Instagram Stories and thanked Chris for making her look so fabulous. She soundtracked Lenny Kravitz's song Fly Away and wrote, "Thank you, Chris, for my haircut and making me laugh today. I love you and I love your new products!"

It looks like Denise is definitely trying to put on a brave face as she navigates this difficult time in her life. But we can't help but wonder - how long will it take for the drama with Aaron to die down? And what's really going on behind closed doors? Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity scandal!

Denise turned to celebrity hair guru Chris McMillan for an updated look this week

In a joint post with the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Chris shared multiple photos of their salon session and a detailed breakdown of his service

McMillan also works with Jennifer Aniston, seen here in her Smartwater ad