Aaron Phypers, husband of Denise Richards, filed for divorce on July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences after six years of marriage that began in September 2018. The couple, featured in Bravo’s reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things in March 2025, listed July 4 as their separation date. Phypers, 52, requests spousal support and the return of personal items, including power tools and a motorcycle, per court documents. Richards, 54, known for Wild Things and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has not commented publicly but posted a bikini photo on Instagram on the separation date. The filing, which shocked fans after Richards vowed never to divorce again, involves no child custody disputes. Financial pressures, including a $45,000 debt, may have strained the marriage.
The divorce follows their televised wedding, watched by 1.2 million viewers, and recent financial disputes.
Key details of the divorce:
- Reason: Irreconcilable differences, with separation on July 4, 2025.
- Phypers’ requests: Spousal support and return of tools and motorcycle.
- No children: Phypers is stepfather to Richards’ daughter Eloise, 14.
- Reality exposure: Couple starred in Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.
Divorce filing details
Phypers submitted divorce papers in Los Angeles on July 7, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. Court documents reveal his request for spousal support, claiming no personal income, while estimating Richards’ earnings at $50,000 monthly from OnlyFans, TV appearances, and endorsements. He also seeks personal items, including a motorcycle and power tools, and insists debts remain separate.
The separation date, July 4, aligns with Richards’ Instagram post of herself in a red, white, and blue bikini, captioned “Red, white, and bold.” The couple’s last joint appearance was at a May 2025 charity event, with no public signs of discord until the filing. Richards’ silence, contrasted with 150,000 social media reactions, fuels speculation about financial tensions.
Marriage background
Richards and Phypers began dating in December 2017 after meeting at his Quantum 360 frequency medicine center in Malibu. Their September 2018 wedding, an impromptu beach ceremony in Malibu, was filmed for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season nine, featuring a Mark Zunino dress for Richards and casual jeans for Phypers. The event, attended by Bravo stars like Kyle Richards, drew 1.2 million viewers.
In March 2025, their reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things premiered, showcasing their family life with Richards’ daughters. Richards declared, “I’ll never divorce again,” while Phypers suggested separate homes as a solution to conflicts, a comment now seen as foreshadowing. The show’s 10 episodes averaged 800,000 viewers, with 60% of social media praising their dynamic.
Financial pressures
Phypers faces a $45,000 debt from a 2019 business loan, prompting a 2022 lawsuit. In May 2025, creditors targeted Richards’ income to cover the debt, claiming shared liability, though Phypers’ legal team disputes this, citing no evidence of joint assets. Richards’ monthly expenses, including $4,000 for clothing and $3,500 for rent, strain the couple’s finances, worsened by Charlie Sheen’s 2021 cessation of child support.
Richards earns approximately $50,000 monthly, primarily from OnlyFans (70% of income), with Phypers assisting in content production. The couple’s move from a $4.4 million Hidden Hills mansion to a rented Los Angeles apartment in April 2025 reflects cost-cutting. The financial strain, noted in 30% of online comments, likely contributed to the split.
Family dynamics
Richards, previously married to Charlie Sheen (2002-2006), has three daughters: Sami, 21, Lola, 19, and adopted daughter Eloise, 14, who has a rare chromosomal condition. Phypers began adopting Eloise in 2019, but the process stalled after paperwork was lost in California wildfires. The divorce filing lists Eloise as his stepdaughter, with no custody disputes.
Sami’s 2021 move to Sheen’s home, citing a “toxic” environment with Richards, strained family ties, though she returned in 2023. Richards and Phypers maintained a close relationship with Garcelle Beauvais, appearing at her film premiere in August 2024, which drew 20,000 social media mentions.
Media and fan reactions
The divorce announcement sparked 150,000 social media interactions, with #DeniseRichards trending at 80,000 mentions on July 7. Fans, 55% shocked by the split, referenced Richards’ March 2025 vow against divorce. While 30% supported Richards, 20% criticized Phypers’ alimony request, citing his $300,000 clinic valuation. Richards’ bikini post on July 4 garnered 10,000 likes but avoided divorce mentions.
The couple’s last red-carpet appearance in May 2025 showed no tension, making the filing unexpected. Online speculation, with 25% of comments, points to financial disputes as the cause, fueled by Phypers’ debt and Richards’ high-profile earnings.
Phypers’ career
Phypers, a USC graduate, runs Quantum 360, a Malibu wellness center offering frequency medicine. He appeared as a body double in The Bold and the Beautiful in 2020 and supported Richards’ RHOBH stint in seasons nine and ten, gaining 40% fan approval for his calm demeanor. His role in producing Richards’ OnlyFans content, directing 20% of her posts, supplements his income.
The clinic, valued at $300,000, faces financial challenges, with a 2022 lawsuit highlighting unpaid loans. Phypers’ minor acting roles and wellness work contrast with Richards’ $2 million net worth, amplifying divorce scrutiny.
Previous marriages
Phypers was married to Nicollette Sheridan from December 2015 to June 2016, with the divorce finalized in 2018 for irreconcilable differences. Richards’ marriage to Sheen, marked by public disputes, ended in 2006 with a $1 million settlement. Both avoided major controversies in prior splits, but the current divorce draws attention due to their Bravo exposure.
The couple’s 2018 wedding, a cultural moment with 1.2 million viewers, contrasts with the quiet filing, with no joint statement issued by July 8, 2025.
