Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers Divorce After Six Years, Citing Irreconcilable Differences

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers have ended their marriage after six years together. On Monday, Phypers filed for divorce in Los Angeles, listing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason. The documents also state that the couple separated on July 4, 2025. Richards and Phypers had been married since 2018, tying the knot in a ceremony held in Malibu, California. The sudden filing has surprised many, especially given their recent joint appearances.

Phypers Seeks Support and Personal Items, Couple Reflects on Family and Parenting

In the divorce filing, Phypers requested spousal support from Richards. He also asked that their assets and debts remain separate. Among the specific items he wants to retain are his power tools, a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, and a Shelby GT500 sports car. These requests point to a desire to maintain control over personal property while finalizing the split. Representatives for both parties have been contacted, but no public statements have been released yet.

Richards and Phypers had a blended family that they often spoke about publicly. Richards has two daughters, Sami and Lola, with her ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and she adopted a third daughter, Eloise, in 2011. Phypers later adopted Eloise in 2019.

The couple had recently spoken about the challenges and rewards of raising Eloise, who was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder in 2016. Both had expressed deep love for her, emphasizing how much she had taught them about patience and appreciating life’s simple joys.

Public Appearances, Reality Show, and Past Marriages Made Split Seem Unlikely to Fans

The couple made several recent public appearances together, including attending a charity fundraiser in May. There were no signs at the time that their relationship was in trouble. Earlier this year, they starred in their reality show “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things” on Bravo. The series showed various aspects of their family life, and Richards often spoke positively about their bond. In one episode, she even stated she would never get divorced again, making the current situation even more unexpected for fans.

Both Richards and Phypers have been married before. Richards was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006, while Phypers was married to actress Nicollette Sheridan, with their divorce finalized in 2018. Throughout their marriage, Richards and Phypers shared candid remarks about their relationship.

Richards acknowledged the difficulties of being her partner, while Phypers often responded with humor. Despite some strained family dynamics—such as Sami admitting she wasn’t close with her stepfather—Richards had said Phypers made her happy, adding another layer of surprise to their separation.