Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion of domestic violence allegations.
Denise Richards is back in court and revealing new details about her troubled marriage to Aaron Phypers. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, who more recently starred in Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, is still caught in a tense, emotional divorce from her estranged husband.
What started as a public breakup has spiraled into a painful courtroom fight, with Denise describing alarming incidents she says took place out of the public eye. Now, she’s revealing new claims about head injuries she says were caused by Aaron.
Denise Richards says Aaron Phypers caused “at least 3 concussions”
During a hearing on October 7, Denise testified that Aaron “caused me at least three concussions.” She said she learned about the injuries after he allegedly used diagnostic equipment at his wellness center when she complained of headaches and nausea. “He scanned me, and it showed up that I had a concussion,” she told the court.
Denise said each concussion came from a separate incident. One allegedly happened in January 2022, when she ended up with a black eye. Another, she claimed, occurred in the carport at Aaron’s wellness center when he “slammed me up against the concrete wall and my head hit it.”
She said the third concussion happened in April 2025, during a trip to Chicago for ComicCon. According to Denise, Aaron “was squeezing my head so hard” that it “felt like he was crushing my skull.” She added that his “fingers were around my face,” and she told him, “Please stop, you’re hurting me.”
Denise testified that the resulting headaches were “very painful,” describing a “constant throbbing” and saying she felt “off balance” and “nauseous.” When questioned, she admitted she never called police about the alleged incidents. She also said there was “not a medical doctor” at Aaron’s wellness facility, explaining, “Aaron was not licensed to diagnose injuries.”
Earlier testimony painted an even darker picture. Denise claimed her ex “would often threaten to throw me through the windows and off balconies.” Through tears, she said, “He’s almost killed me so many damn times.” She also described him allegedly grabbing her arms and yelling insults like “cheating whore” and “lying bitch,” leaving her feeling “vulnerable,” “scared,” and “intimidated.”
Aaron has denied all allegations. “I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise — or anyone,” he said in a statement. “These accusations are completely false and deeply hurtful.”
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