Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers Split: OnlyFans, Finances, and a $105K Lifestyle Unravel
Aaron Phypers files for divorce from Denise Richards, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support—just months after she said they’d “never divorce.”
Los Angeles, July 7 EST: From red carpet PDA to reality-show couple goals, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers always gave the vibe of a ride-or-die duo. But this week, the curtain officially dropped: Phypers has filed for divorce—citing “irreconcilable differences”—and suddenly, their six-year marriage is center stage in one of Hollywood’s messiest mid-summer breakups.
The Patriotic Plot Twist? A July 4 Breakup
Let’s start with the timing: Phypers marked July 4, 2025, as their date of separation. Which… feels like a metaphor waiting to happen. Independence Day? Fireworks? Something about freedom from a codependent Instagram persona? Take your pick.
The couple married in September 2018, after meeting at Phypers’s Malibu wellness center (yes, that’s a real thing). Their romance played out across reality TV, tabloid headlines, and Denise’s own public reinvention—from ‘90s sex symbol to OnlyFans powerhouse. Until recently, Richards was still out here telling People she’d “never divorce” Aaron—even “if we hate each other.”
Spousal Support? He Says He Helped Curate Her OnlyFans
Now here’s where it gets spicy: Phypers isn’t just walking away—he’s asking for spousal support, saying he’s been income-free since shuttering his wellness biz last year. He also claims a supporting role in Denise’s digital empire, specifically her lucrative OnlyFans account.
Yep, in a plot twist that belongs in a Ryan Murphy series, Phypers allegedly helped curate Denise’s content—from selecting photos to guiding the vibe. And to be fair, she backed that up earlier this year, saying on Jeff Lewis Live that Aaron was basically her creative director on the platform.
Thing is, Richards is now reportedly raking in $250,000+ a month from OnlyFans, reality TV, and brand collabs. And Phypers? He wants a piece of the pie.
$105K a Month… Just to Exist?
Let’s talk expenses. In the court docs, Phypers outlines a shared monthly burn rate of $105,000. It reads like a Real Housewives starter pack:
- $25K on food
- $20K on clothes
- $18K for rent
- $15K each for eating out and “entertainment”
- $10K groceries, $8K utilities, $7K childcare
If you’re doing the math: that’s over a million dollars a year, just to vibe. And now that the vibe is over, Phypers is also requesting half of their production company, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, and sole ownership of his own personal toys—his motorcycle, a sports car, and some tools.
Because nothing says “amicable split” like fighting over tools and club earnings.
No Kids Together, But a Complicated Family Tree
The couple never had kids together, but in 2019, Phypers began the process of adopting Denise’s youngest daughter, Eloise. She had previously adopted Eloise solo in 2011, and it’s still unclear whether Phypers’s adoption was ever finalized. That ambiguity could come into play, though so far, the divorce filing doesn’t touch custody.
Public Love, Private Fallout
From afar, Denise and Aaron always looked tight. They’d pose for selfies, hit red carpets, and back each other’s sometimes eyebrow-raising ventures (looking at you, wellness biz). And when Denise joined OnlyFans in 2022—shortly after daughter Sami Sheen did—Aaron not only backed her, he helped build it.
That’s what makes this fallout feel messier. It’s not just a romance ending—it’s a business unraveling, too.
In a celebrity culture where digital monetization is the new normal, Phypers’s claim isn’t completely outlandish. Creative labor in relationships—especially when it blurs into brand building—isn’t just emotional anymore. It’s taxable. And litigious.
What’s Next for Denise Richards?
If there’s one thing Richards knows how to do, it’s adapt. She’s gone from Bond girl to Real Housewives drama queen to digital provocateur without blinking. This divorce might sting, but she’s also sitting on a content goldmine—and a public that loves a reinvention arc.
So while Phypers is lawyering up for a payout, Denise might just turn this entire saga into season two of her reality comeback. OnlyFans? More like OnlyDrama.
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A bi-coastal pop culture critic and former indie screenwriter, Gia covers Hollywood, streaming wars, and subculture shifts with razor wit and Gen Z intuition. If it’s going viral, she already knew about it.
