Denise Richards' estranged husband accuses her of having an affair Aaron Phypers has claimed he divorced his estranged wife Denise Richards after he discovered she was having an affair. 19 July 2025 Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has alleged that she had an affair and claims to have text messages to support it. Aaron Phypers has claimed he filed for divorce from Denise Richards after finding texts between her and another man The 52-year-old actor - who filed for divorce from the 54-year-old actress on July 7 - has been accused of physical abuse by his estranged wife.