Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are heading for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage, with Phypers citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. The news, first reported by Realtor, reveals a complex financial picture and personal implications for the couple.
In the court documents, Phypers, 52, who married Richards, 54, in 2018 after a year of dating, disclosed his financial struggles. He reported a negligible monthly income, contrasting sharply with Richards’ estimated earnings of $250,000 per month from her OnlyFans account and acting roles. The documents also detailed their substantial monthly expenses, totaling approximately $105,000, including $20,000 on clothing and $18,000 on rent.
Financial Strains and Support Requests
Phypers, a former wellness professional, has been unable to contribute to these expenses since October 2024, following the closure of his Malibu health center, Quantum 360 Club. In his divorce petition, he has requested spousal support and asked to keep certain assets and debts as separate property, including his power tools, motorcycle, and sports car.
Despite not having biological children together, Phypers was reportedly in the process of adopting Richards’ 14-year-old daughter, Eloise. The status of this adoption remains unclear amidst the divorce proceedings.
Unconventional Living Arrangements
The couple’s living situation has been notably unconventional. Richards previously revealed on her reality series, “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things,” that she owns a Malibu home occupied by Phypers’ family, while she and her daughters reside in rented townhouses. This arrangement was intended to provide more space, leading to Richards renting three separate units for different purposes.
Richards described this setup as “a little confusing,” with each townhouse serving a unique function, from an office to a studio and living space for her daughters. The financial disclosures in the divorce suggest each townhouse costs around $6,000 per month to lease.
Family Dynamics and Past Relationships
The divorce news follows a period of family tension, highlighted by Richards’ eldest daughter, Sami, who moved out of the family home earlier this year. Sami cited constant fighting and a challenging environment as reasons for her departure, describing her mother’s house as a “hell house” in a TikTok video.
An insider told People magazine that Richards struggled to accept her daughter’s decision, believing she was enforcing “normal” boundaries for her then-17-year-old child. This family dynamic adds another layer of complexity to Richards’ personal life, which has been in the public eye for years.
Richards and Phypers’ relationship began in June 2017 at his wellness center, quickly leading to marriage in a private Malibu ceremony. Phypers had a brief marriage to Nicollette Sheridan, finalized in 2018, while Richards was famously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006, with whom she shares two daughters.
Implications and Future Prospects
The divorce raises questions about the couple’s future living arrangements and financial stability. It remains to be seen whether Phypers will continue residing in one of the rented properties or if his family will stay in the Malibu home.
Richards, who once vowed never to divorce again after her split from Sheen, faces public scrutiny once more. Her previous comments on the judgment faced during her first divorce highlight the emotional toll such proceedings can have, especially under the media spotlight.
As the divorce unfolds, both Richards and Phypers will need to navigate their personal and financial futures, with potential implications for their family dynamics and professional endeavors.
