Denise Richards, Aaron Phypers Split After Vowing No Divorce

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers, married since 2018, announced their divorce in July 2025 after six years of marriage, with Phypers filing citing irreconcilable differences and a separation date of July 4. Despite their split, the couple had previously expressed a strong commitment to their marriage on Richards' Bravo reality show, where Denise vowed never to get divorced again, even if they disliked each other, and Aaron suggested living in separate homes instead of hating each other. Richards, who was previously married to Charlie Sheen, had spoken openly about the difficulties of marriage and her determination to work through problems to avoid divorce. The couple met when Richards was introduced to Phypers through his wellness clinic, and their relationship was noted as harmonious, with Phypers even informing Sheen of their marriage out of respect. Phypers requested spousal support and disclosed significant combined monthly expenses in the divorce filing. The split has drawn attention due to Richards' earlier public declarations of commitment and her efforts to maintain family harmony, including positive interactions between Phypers and her children.