Denise Richards Alleges Physical Abuse and Threats from Ex-Husband Aaron Phypers, Granted Restraining Order
Denise Richards Alleges Physical Abuse by Ex-Husband Aaron Phypers, Granted Restraining Order
Beverly Hills, CA — In a shocking turn of events, Denise Richards, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has made serious allegations against her ex-husband, Aaron Phypers, claiming he subjected her to physical abuse and even threatened her life. The actress has been granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers, which mandates he remain at least 100 yards away from her, her home, and her workplace.
According to reports from TMZ, the restraining order is effective until August 8, when the couple is scheduled to appear in court. The couple, who filed for divorce earlier this month after six years of marriage, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, officially marking their separation on July 4.
In her court filings, Richards detailed a series of alarming incidents, stating that Phypers frequently resorted to physical violence, including choking, slapping, and holding her down. “Throughout our relationship, Aaron would frequently violently choke me… threaten to kill me,” she claimed. The actress also alleged that he hacked into her personal devices to monitor her communications.
Richards described a particularly harrowing incident on July 4, where she claims Phypers verbally assaulted her, using derogatory language and getting physically aggressive. She stated that he has caused her multiple concussions and has even left recording devices to spy on her.
In response to the allegations, Phypers has not yet issued a formal statement but has reportedly claimed that Richards is fabricating a story to protect her public image. He has filed for spousal support, asserting that he has no income of his own and estimating Richards’ earnings at over $250,000 per month from various ventures, including her work on OnlyFans and television.
As the couple navigates this tumultuous chapter, they are still set to appear together on their reality show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, alongside Richards’ daughters. The situation continues to develop, with both parties expected to present their cases in court next month.
This unfolding drama has captured the attention of fans and followers, raising questions about the complexities of relationships in the public eye and the serious implications of domestic abuse allegations.
For ongoing updates, stay tuned as this story develops.

