EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood’s Dirtiest Divorce War Goes Nuclear — How Denise Richards is ‘At War to Save Reputation’ Amid Her Ex Aaron Phypers’ Drugs, Cheating, Filth and Abuse Allegations
**Denise Richards Battles to Protect Her Reputation Amid Bitter Divorce Feud with Aaron Phypers**
*Published: September 26, 2025, 8:25 p.m. ET*
Denise Richards is fighting to save her reputation after her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, launched a series of harsh allegations against her. According to insiders speaking to RadarOnline.com, their ongoing divorce battle has become one of Hollywood’s ugliest.
The 54-year-old actress and reality TV star—best known for *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* and *Wild Things*—has been embroiled in a bitter split with 53-year-old Phypers since he filed for divorce in July. Their five-year marriage ended acrimoniously, with both parties exchanging accusations of abuse, infidelity, drug use, and neglect.
### Aaron Phypers’ Allegations Intensify
Earlier this summer, Richards was granted a restraining order after accusing Phypers of “repeatedly abusing” her—a claim he denies. A source close to Richards revealed that the conflict is escalating:
“Denise thinks Aaron is systematically trying to destroy her reputation. One week it’s drugs, the next it’s cheating or hoarding allegations—he just keeps piling it on. She believes it’s all part of a plan to shame her publicly and wear her down.”
Recently, Phypers invited U.S. television cameras into a California home the couple once shared. He pointed out moth-eaten clothing, stained carpets, and bathrooms cluttered with beauty products.
“She buys make-up and keeps buying make-up and gets more make-up,” he said, implying that Richards is hoarding belongings. He added, “I don’t know if it’s hoarding. It’s something.”
### Damaging Accusations Spark Backlash
The images and allegations struck a nerve within Hollywood circles. An insider commented, “The cheating rumors were damaging, but calling Denise a hoarder and implying she neglects her dogs takes it even further. Aaron understands that accusations like this can linger, even if Denise insists he’s twisting reality completely.”
Richards has responded by stating she moved out of the property two years ago and blamed Phypers and his relatives—who continue to live there—for its current condition.
“She opened her home to his family, and now he’s repaying her by painting her as dirty and neglectful. It’s pure vindictiveness,” said an insider.
### Legal Crossfire and Public Feud
Aaron Phypers, an actor who appeared in the film *Dirty Hands*, has also accused Richards of abusing prescription medication, being unfaithful, and failing to finalize his adoption of their 12-year-old daughter, Eloise. Richards, who has two other daughters—Sami, 21, and Lola, 20—with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, denies all these claims.
A lawyer for Richards has previously alleged that Phypers “stole” her laptop and phone and has been harassing her by leaking personal information. Phypers denies these accusations, claiming that Richards is retaliating because, in his words, “I publicly dumped her to the world, and she’s mad.”
### Denise Richards Vows to Fight Back
Friends and allies say Richards is determined to fight back. One friend shared, “She’s keeping busy with work and focusing on her kids, but underneath, she’s seething. Denise is ready to spend whatever it takes to battle Aaron in court, even though each move seems to trigger more outrageous accusations. She feels she has no option but to stand her ground.”
Court documents reveal that Richards was recently granted permission to re-enter the home to collect her personal belongings and remove her dogs, while Phype
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