Denise Richards explodes about Aaron Phypers divorce

Denise Richards is no longer staying silent about the end of her marriage. 

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum opened up on social media about her ongoing divorce from estranged husband Aaron Phypers, admitting she could no longer “post on Instagram like nothing's going on… because there's something obviously going on.”

The actress, 54, shared an emotional video on Aug. 21 where she reflected on the painful reality of going through her second divorce. 

“It's so hard to go through a divorce,” she said. “This isn't my first one, it's my second one, and I never thought I'd get divorced again. This is why I always say, ‘Never, say never.’”

While Denise avoided discussing the details of her split, including the temporary restraining order she was granted after accusing Aaron, 52, of physical abuse, which he has denied, she acknowledged the challenges surrounding the breakup. 

“There's circumstances around my divorce that are difficult to talk about,” she explained, adding, “One day I will talk about it, when the time is right.”

The mom of three, who shares daughters Sami, 21, and Lola, 20, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen and is also mom to 14-year-old Eloise, expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans who have stood by her. 

“I just wanted to say thank you so much,” she shared. “It makes me want to cry seeing your messages, because this is a very difficult time and you guys are all helping me through it.”

Aaron, who married Denise in 2018 in a wedding featured on season nine of RHOBH, filed for divorce on July 7 citing “irreconcilable differences.” 

In court documents, he requested spousal support and claimed he had not earned income since closing his business in 2024. He also estimated Denise’s monthly earnings at over $250,000 from brand deals, appearances, TV projects, and her OnlyFans page.

For now, Denise is choosing to move forward with honesty about her struggles, while making it clear she will share more about her side of the story when she’s ready.