Denise Richards’ Ex Aaron Phypers Pulls the Plug: Inside the Split
Marriage: that mythical state where two people agree to share everything—until the fine print in Aaron Phypers’ divorce papers kicks in. In a move that will surely keep wedding planners awake at night, Richards’ husband of six years quietly filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on March 26, citing irreconcilable differences (TMZ, People). Their Hollywood love story, officially sealed in 2018, is now heading to knot-undoing territory.
Denise Richards, best known for her roles in “Wild Things” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” apparently taught yoga to Aaron in more ways than one—he’s identified in court docs as a fitness instructor by trade. Together they share two daughters, Eloise, 9, and Charm, 7, who will inevitably become the unwitting stars of this next reality show: “Custody Court: Celebrity Edition.” I mean, who doesn’t want to see junior paparazzi stalking kindergarten pickup lines?
The filing notes that assets and spousal support details remain under wraps, which suggests their prenup might be thicker than the plot of a soap opera. Sources tell Page Six that Richards, 52, and Phypers, 44, had been living separately since January—a timeframe that lines up suspiciously with Denise’s recent social media detox and Aaron’s rekindled gym obsession. Coincidence? Probably not. Either way, after six years, it looks like their love story hit the mat harder than a downward dog gone wrong.
Let’s pause to roast the inevitability of celebrity breakups: we’ll celebrate their lavish wedding on social media, binge-watch their reality spats, and then sob in unison as another marquee couple disintegrates faster than a Netflix binge. In this case, there are no tequila-fueled blowouts or tabloid leaks—just a crisp legal filing and a polite nod to irreparable rifts. You’ve got to respect the efficiency.
Richards has yet to release a statement, although insiders say she’s focusing on her daughters and her upcoming projects—including a rumored TV reboot that may see her outshine this legal drama. Meanwhile, Aaron’s camp is humming with vague promises of “new beginnings” and “peaceful resolutions,” which, in divorce-speak, usually translates to “I hope my ex’s team doesn’t find my offshore account.”
Well, there you have it: another power couple down for the count, trading vows for verdicts. Tune in next time for more public breakups and private regrets. Let’s pretend we learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, Page Six
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