Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, is publicly accusing her of cheating and physically abusing him during their six-year marriage. The accusations come after Richards, 54, claimed that Phypers, 49, had “repeatedly abused” her and was granted a temporary restraining order.
Allegations of Infidelity
In an interview with TMZ on July 19, Phypers claimed that Richards cheated on him with another man earlier this year. He alleged that he discovered evidence of the infidelity on Richards’ laptop, which included selfies exchanged between her and the other man.
The messages allegedly showed them referring to each other with phrases like “sweet dreams” and discussing plans to meet up.
Phypers said he confronted Richards about the messages, and although he suspected infidelity, the couple decided to stay together after the confrontation. However, he also claimed that Richards physically abused him during their marriage, accusing her of hitting, scratching, and even smashing his phone in moments of anger.
Richards’ Abuse Claims
This week, Denise Richards filed allegations of her own, claiming that Phypers had been physically abusive toward her throughout their marriage. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Richards accused Phypers of violently choking her, squeezing her head with both hands, and slapping her in the face and head.
She also claimed that he threatened to kill her and was abusive in multiple other ways. Following these claims, Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers.
Divorce and Separation
Phypers filed for divorce from Richards on July 7, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Phypers listed the couple’s separation date as July 4.
The divorce filing came after several months of tension in their relationship, with both parties now publicly accusing each other of serious misconduct.
Phypers’ Denial of Abuse Claims
In response to the allegations of abuse made by Richards, Phypers denied the accusations in a statement to PEOPLE, calling them “completely false and deeply hurtful”.
He also disputed the claim of physical abuse, asserting that the allegations were not true and were part of a larger misunderstanding in the breakdown of their marriage.
Ongoing Legal Battles
The legal battles between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are ongoing, with both sides making strong claims against each other. While Richards continues to maintain that she was the victim of abuse, Phypers’ recent interview and the allegations of cheating paint a complex picture of their relationship.
As both parties move forward with their respective legal actions, the public remains uncertain about the future of their highly publicized and tumultuous marriage.
