‘Very Difficult Time’: Denise Richards Speaks Out on Divorce From Phypers

Hollywood star Denise Richards spoke candidly about her divorce from Aaron Phypers, describing the past few weeks as “s—y,” nearly two months after he ended their six-year marriage.

“Hi everybody, I was just checking in to see how your summer has been going,” the Bravo star said in an Instagram video on Thursday. “Mine’s been wonderful,” she added sarcastically before admitting, “It’s actually been s—y. But, I’m going to pretend it’s all good.”

Richards, 54, revealed she’s going through a “very difficult time.” “It’s so hard to go through a divorce… this isn’t my first one, it’s my second,” she said, referring to her marriage to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006.

“I never thought I’d get divorced again. That’s why I say, ‘Never say never,’” she added. While she noted there are aspects of her divorce that are hard to discuss, she plans to open up when the time is right.

Richards also disclosed she recently had reconstructive surgery, saying she avoided posting about it amid her divorce to avoid seeming insensitive. “But I also want to live my life and share that part of it,” she said. She thanked fans for their support during the separation.

Background
Aaron Phypers, 52, filed for divorce on July 7, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Later that month, Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against him, accusing him of domestic abuse.

According to court documents reported by Page Six, Richards alleged: “Throughout our relationship, 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, [and] aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack.”