Aaron Phypers alleges Denise Richards fabricated abuse claims to disguise their affair.

In a contentious split that has garnered significant media attention, Aaron Phypers has accused his estranged wife, Denise Richards, of fabricating allegations of abuse to divert attention from an affair he claims to have discovered earlier this year. The split follows closely on the heels of Phypers filing for divorce on July 7, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support.

During a recent virtual interview with a media outlet, Phypers disclosed that he uncovered what he believes to be incriminating text messages on Richards’ laptop in February, leading him to confront her about infidelity. He recalls her assurances of remorse, expressing a desire to reconcile, only to find subsequent messages indicating ongoing disloyalties up until late May.

The situation escalated around the Fourth of July weekend when Phypers alleges that Richards took his phone and subsequently denied having it. He claimed that during this incident, she physically assaulted him, reportedly scratching and hitting him when questioned about the missing device. A day later, he discovered the phone damaged in their recycling bin, a fact Richards continued to deny any responsibility for. Phypers posits that the phone contained critical evidence of her purported affairs, which may explain her motives.

In a swift turn of events, Richards filed for a temporary restraining order against Phypers, alleging a history of abuse, including claims that he had violently choked her and slammed her head against a towel rack. Accompanying this filing, a photographic record from 2022 showing Richards with a black eye was presented, which she attributes to Phypers’ actions. Phypers, on the other hand, maintains that the injury resulted from a drunken accident involving a pole.

Despite Phypers acknowledging that he had restrained Richards on occasions, particularly in attempts to prevent her from allegedly striking their daughter Sami, he vehemently denies ever physically assaulting her. He claims that Richards has a history of accidents that he finds troubling and embarrassing, reiterating his stance that his actions were never indicative of abuse.

Phypers has expressed profound concern over the ramifications of Richards’ allegations, stating that they have placed him in a precarious financial position and have cast a damaging shadow over his character. He emphasizes the need for his estranged wife to seek help for her behavior, not only for herself but also for their adopted daughter, Eloise. Court documents indicate that, while Phypers formally adopted Eloise earlier this year, he and Richards do not share any minor children together.

This legal and personal saga continues to unfold, raising questions about the dynamics of their relationship and the potential impact on their family. Media News Source has reached out for comments from Richards’ representative, but no response has been provided at this time. The ongoing situation exemplifies the complexities often present in high-profile divorces, particularly when issues of abuse and infidelity arise.