On July 7, 2025, Denise Richards—54, famed for Wild Things and RHOBH—was hit with a surprise divorce petition from her husband of six years, holistic healer Aaron Phypers, 52, who cited “irreconcilable differences” and listed their separation as July 4. Aaron’s filing reveals he’s earned no income since shuttering his wellness business in 2024, while Richards reportedly rakes in over $250,000/month—thanks to her OnlyFans account, TV roles, and branding deals. He even broke down their lavish lifestyle: about $105,000/month on clothes, rent, dining, groceries, utilities, entertainment, childcare, and more . And the twist? Just four months ago, Denise declared on Bravo, “Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f—– get divorced,” making this filing all the more dramatic
On July 7, Aaron Phypers not only filed for divorce but also asked for a 50/50 division of their joint business, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, and spousal support, highlighting their $105K/month lifestyle and his lack of income since shutting down his wellness center in 2024 . He detailed his request to retain personal items, including his cordless power tools, a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, and a Shelby GT500 sports car . The split comes just a few months after Richards reaffirmed in her Bravo series, “Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f— get divorced,” making this turn of events all the more dramatic
On top of mounting financial tension, Aaron’s filing reveals he’s requesting the entirety of his 50% stake in their joint venture, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, stressing that he deserves half due to his creative input—while the divorce drama unfolds just as their public profile peaked (RHOBH, OnlyFans, and more) hola.com. Court documents also emphasize his intent to keep “assets and debts separate,” including prized personal items like his cordless tools, a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, and a Shelby GT500—a move that hints at future legal tussles