Police Called After Denise Richards Accuses Aaron Phypers of Putting Down Her Dog

The turbulent divorce between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers has taken another dramatic turn.

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Over the weekend, Richards was involved in a confrontation at Phypers’ Calabasas home, which escalated to the point where police were called. According to the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, but ultimately reported “no evidence that a crime occurred.”

The incident comes amid Richards’ temporary restraining order (TRO) against Phypers, granted after she alleged multiple instances of domestic violence throughout their six-year marriage.

Why Denise Showed Up

According to Richards’ attorney, Brett Berman, the 54-year-old actress did not violate the restraining order. He told PEOPLE,

“On August 3, 2025, after confirming that Mr. Phypers was not present in her home, Ms. Richards entered the home to retrieve her dogs after learning that Mr. Phypers had put down one of her other dogs without her knowledge or permission.”

That claim, however, is strongly disputed by a source close to Phypers, who called the accusation “100 percent, absolutely false.” The insider alleged that Richards was “screaming and banging on the door”, and that Phypers left through a side entrance upon hearing her voice.

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Unconventional Living Arrangement

Their complicated living situation had already raised eyebrows, with Richards revealing on her Bravo reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things earlier this year:

“I don’t live in our house… Aaron’s mom and dad and his brother, they were gonna stay for a few months; it’s been over three years.”

“I needed some space, so I rented a townhouse, and then I rented another one and another one,” she continued. “So I have three of them. One’s an office, one’s a studio, one’s for Lola and Eloise and for us to sleep in… we’re all over the place.”

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Despite those arrangements, the couple insisted at the time that divorce wasn’t an option. Richards had said,

“Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f—— get divorced.”

To which Phypers had replied,

“No, we’ll just have different homes or something. But we’re not gonna hate each other.”

Yet, things clearly changed. Phypers filed for divorce on July 7, and shortly after, Richards submitted court documents alleging graphic abuse, including photos of a black eye.

Allegations of Domestic Violence

In her court filings, Richards claimed:

“Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack… hold me down with his knee on my back to the point where I would have to plead with him to get off me.”

She also accused him of hacking into her laptop and phone, downloading private messages, and threatening to “break [her] jaw.”

Phypers has denied all allegations, saying in a statement:

“Let me be unequivocally clear: I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise — or anyone… These accusations are completely false and deeply hurtful… I have always tried to approach our marriage with love, patience, and respect.”

Ongoing Legal Conflict

Tensions have continued to rise. On July 29, Richards’ attorney accused Phypers of violating the TRO by allegedly leaking private data from her stolen laptop and phone.

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Berman said Phypers has been giving interviews claiming to have photos and texts proving Richards had an affair and physically abused him, claims the attorney dismissed as “false.”

“We have warned Mr. Phypers in writing not to disseminate any information from Ms. Richards’ stolen cell phone and laptop,” Berman stated, “but he continues to do so.”


With a messy divorce, public accusations, and law enforcement involvement, the Denise Richards–Aaron Phypers split continues to unfold in full view of the public eye.

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26 comments

Starr August 6, 2025 - 1:15 pm
Two crazy misfits. All I care about are the animals. Denise, stop abandoning your animals.
Starr August 6, 2025 - 1:15 pm
Two crazy misfits. All I care about are the animals. Denise, stop abandoning your animals.
Steve August 5, 2025 - 4:20 pm
She has a restraining order, yet shows up at his house? This woman is clearly off-kilter. He seems no better, but I tend to believe him a lot more than her.
Steve August 5, 2025 - 4:20 pm
She has a restraining order, yet shows up at his house? This woman is clearly off-kilter. He seems no better, but I tend to believe him a lot more than her.
Evil Queen August 5, 2025 - 1:25 pm
Messy, messy, messy is all I have to say about this one.
Evil Queen August 5, 2025 - 1:25 pm
Messy, messy, messy is all I have to say about this one.
ontoiran August 5, 2025 - 9:43 am
She left her dogs with him??? Nah… not buying her anything about any of this. This train wreck is filming herself giving play by plays to get ahead of their breaking news updates.
ontoiran August 5, 2025 - 9:43 am
She left her dogs with him??? Nah… not buying her anything about any of this. This train wreck is filming herself giving play by plays to get ahead of their breaking news updates.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 2:54 pm
*Spoiler Alert: Speaking of filming, she's reportedly currently filming with the RHOBH.
ontoiran August 5, 2025 - 7:39 pm
Damn! If they’re going to just torch the show, they should bring Brandi back.
ontoiran August 5, 2025 - 7:39 pm
Damn! If they’re going to just torch the show, they should bring Brandi back.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 2:54 pm
*Spoiler Alert: Speaking of filming, she's reportedly currently filming with the RHOBH.
Starr August 6, 2025 - 1:18 pm
Totally, ontoiran.
Starr August 6, 2025 - 1:18 pm
Totally, ontoiran.
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 9:02 am
This is a full on steaming HOT MESS, and I’m starting to believe AT LEAST some of Aaron’s allegations cuz the affair thing is pretty much ?! His pill popping/tequila allegations re: Denise explain A LOT (not saying they aren’t embellished/exaggerated or even untrue, BUT if true, explain A LOT ?). Now I’m needing quite a bit more evidence to buy his MOST dubious black eye explanation but I’ve conceded from the get what he claims is not impossible. So…? Either way, it does NOT appear that the considerable dysfunction in this unholy union is one sided, not by a long shot. ?
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 9:02 am
This is a full on steaming HOT MESS, and I’m starting to believe AT LEAST some of Aaron’s allegations cuz the affair thing is pretty much ?! His pill popping/tequila allegations re: Denise explain A LOT (not saying they aren’t embellished/exaggerated or even untrue, BUT if true, explain A LOT ?). Now I’m needing quite a bit more evidence to buy his MOST dubious black eye explanation but I’ve conceded from the get what he claims is not impossible. So…? Either way, it does NOT appear that the considerable dysfunction in this unholy union is one sided, not by a long shot. ?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 2:52 pm
Discovering that the cops were there (investigating their loud argument) BEFORE the alleged black eye, I'm having a hard time believing that he would then assault her (his ass would have been in jail). Now I'm wondering if there wasn't more to the story with Denise Fcking Richards and Charlie Sheen.
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 3:18 pm
He could have assaulted her later at home, I reckon. ???? I’m willing to give her SOME benefit of the doubt for the black eye still (for now ?) because frankly, Aaron seems the type BUT this latest stunt, her going over to where Aaron lives, confronting and yelling at his elderly parents with his brother present, does THAT sound like something an abused woman in need of a TRO would do?! ? It doesn’t to me. ? I think this COULD be a case where there was abuse, physical and otherwise, on both sides cuz it sounds like Denise was all too comfortable getting in an old lady’s face aggressively in front of her grown son who is NOT named in any restraining order and what’s to stop HIM from getting a lick in in defense of his mom? I just know if I were legit afraid for my physical safety I am NOT going over there alone, yelling and getting up in anyone’s face. Know what I’m saying? ?
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 3:18 pm
He could have assaulted her later at home, I reckon. ???? I’m willing to give her SOME benefit of the doubt for the black eye still (for now ?) because frankly, Aaron seems the type BUT this latest stunt, her going over to where Aaron lives, confronting and yelling at his elderly parents with his brother present, does THAT sound like something an abused woman in need of a TRO would do?! ? It doesn’t to me. ? I think this COULD be a case where there was abuse, physical and otherwise, on both sides cuz it sounds like Denise was all too comfortable getting in an old lady’s face aggressively in front of her grown son who is NOT named in any restraining order and what’s to stop HIM from getting a lick in in defense of his mom? I just know if I were legit afraid for my physical safety I am NOT going over there alone, yelling and getting up in anyone’s face. Know what I’m saying? ?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 2:52 pm
Discovering that the cops were there (investigating their loud argument) BEFORE the alleged black eye, I'm having a hard time believing that he would then assault her (his ass would have been in jail). Now I'm wondering if there wasn't more to the story with Denise Fcking Richards and Charlie Sheen.
Starr August 6, 2025 - 1:16 pm
I absolutely 100% in agreement with you, CH.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 5:56 am
Something tells me there's enough crazy to go around for all involved here. I would advise them both to just breathe, take a LONG break from each other, and then deal with all this crap later ... hopefully with clearer heads.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 5, 2025 - 5:56 am
Something tells me there's enough crazy to go around for all involved here. I would advise them both to just breathe, take a LONG break from each other, and then deal with all this crap later ... hopefully with clearer heads.
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 9:08 am
Good advice! Abandon the crazy train!!! ? ? It’s already resulted in a massive train wreck, might as well crawl out from under the wreckage and abandon their crazy! SPOILER ALERT: ain’t gonna happen. ? IJS ?
ontoiran August 5, 2025 - 9:45 am
You’re correct, if either of them abandon the crazy what will they post on social media??? These ppl need to slow the drugs & alcohol consumption.
Champagne Hangover August 5, 2025 - 9:08 am
Good advice! Abandon the crazy train!!! ? ? It’s already resulted in a massive train wreck, might as well crawl out from under the wreckage and abandon their crazy! SPOILER ALERT: ain’t gonna happen. ? IJS ?
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