Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are currently navigating a contentious divorce. Following a series of dramatic events, a Hollywood insider provided exclusive insights to RadarOnline.com regarding the circumstances leading up to the divorce, as well as some misconceptions about Richards that have circulated in the media.
During her court testimony, Richards revealed that she was recovering from surgery when Phypers allegedly “hit her.” According to the insider, this incident marked a definitive breaking point in their marriage, leading Richards to conclude that reconciliation was impossible. “She broke down in court during this testimony, and it was clear to everyone present how much pain she was experiencing,” the source stated.
Prior to this incident, the insider noted that Richards had set certain conditions for their marriage to continue, including Phypers attending anger management classes. However, he reportedly did not comply with these conditions, and the incident during her recovery led her to believe that moving forward was not an option.
Richards had one additional surgical procedure to recover from, and the insider mentioned that she intended to file for divorce once she was fully healed to avoid adding stress during a challenging time.
During the weekend of July 4th, the source claimed that Phypers exhibited erratic behavior, with both him and his father allegedly threatening to publish pictures of Richards online. “At this point, she had truly had enough and texted his mother, suggesting that a divorce was likely the best course of action. She warned that if he did not cease contact, she would file a restraining order,” the insider said.
Believing he would gain the upper hand, Phypers initiated the divorce proceedings first, likely influenced by his family, who thought he might be eligible for spousal support.
Richards learned about the divorce through online reports. “She had planned to wait until her recovery to file, but he went ahead and did it, likely thinking this would intimidate her,” the insider revealed. “Richards was frustrated that she had to deal with this during her recovery, but she knew it was inevitable.”
Following the filing, media reports emerged claiming that Richards was “blindsided” by the divorce and wished to reconcile. However, the insider disputed this narrative, stating, “Aaron was the one pleading for her to return, realizing the serious mistake he made by filing for divorce. He began to understand that without her support, he would lose financial stability.” The insider emphasized that Richards was the primary source of financial support in their relationship.
Richards, for her part, felt “relieved” that the marriage was ending, according to the insider. “She had hesitated to end things sooner due to fear, as evidenced by her court testimony and the accusations she made against him,” the source added. “She was unaware that he would attempt to shift the narrative and spread misinformation about her.”
The ongoing divorce proceedings between Richards and Phypers show no signs of resolution. However, Richards recently achieved a legal victory when a judge granted her a five-year restraining order against Phypers.
