Denise Richards officially announces divorce from husband Aaron Phypers as he faces $228,000 debt scandal
Denise Richards Officially Announces Divorce from Husband Aaron Phypers as He Faces $228,000 Debt Scandal
In a shocking turn of events that has rocked the Bravo universe, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards has officially announced her divorce from husband Aaron Phypers amid reports that he is embroiled in a massive $228,000 debt scandal.
In a statement released late Monday night, Denise’s publicist confirmed the split: “After much consideration and deep reflection, Denise Richards has decided to file for divorce from Aaron Phypers. This decision has not been made lightly, and she asks for privacy as her family navigates this difficult transition.”
Sources close to the couple claim the tension had been building for months, with Aaron’s financial troubles reportedly placing a severe strain on their marriage. According to court documents leaked anonymously, Phypers is allegedly facing a debt of over $228,000—much of it linked to failed investments and unpaid business loans from his controversial alternative medicine clinic.
While Denise has remained tight-lipped about the financial drama, insiders reveal that she was blindsided by the extent of the debt. “She had no idea how deep the hole was,” a source told Housewives Confidential. “Aaron kept a lot of it hidden, and when the numbers came to light, it was a breaking point.”
Fans of RHOBH may remember the couple’s rocky appearances on the show, with Aaron often making cryptic remarks about the “danger” he was in and the “people watching” him due to his “healing work.” His mysterious behavior raised eyebrows both on and off-screen, and now, viewers are wondering if those warnings were less spiritual and more financial.
Adding to the drama, Richards reportedly moved out of their Malibu home last week, taking her youngest daughter with her. Paparazzi captured the actress looking somber while loading suitcases into a black SUV—fueling speculation that a permanent separation was on the horizon.
Friends of the couple suggest the situation became untenable in recent weeks. “Denise tried to stand by him,” one friend stated. “But when the debt scandal started affecting her own career and public image, she knew she had to walk away.”
Neither Aaron nor his representatives have commented on the allegations or the divorce filing, but sources hint that he may be planning to contest the split. Legal experts suggest that the couple’s prenup could become a point of contention, especially if Aaron’s debts exceed his assets.
Meanwhile, Bravo producers are said to be “in talks” about how to incorporate the real-life drama into the upcoming season of RHOBH. One insider teased: “Denise’s return to the show just became must-see TV. Cameras are already rolling.”
Though Denise has weathered plenty of public storms—from Charlie Sheen headlines to RHOBH feuds—this latest chapter could prove to be her most dramatic yet. And with her fans rallying behind her, one thing’s for sure: she’s not backing down.
