Did Denise Richards say she’d never divorce Aaron Phypers before their split?

Denise Richards Visits The SiriusXM Studio - Source: Getty
Denise Richards Visits The SiriusXM Studio - Source: Getty

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers seemed like they were in it for the long haul. Just months ago, the actress boldly declared that she would never get divorced again, even if things got rocky. That statement, made on her new reality series, now feels painfully ironic as the news of their split surfaces.

The pair had been married for six years and often appeared solid in public, supporting each other at events and on camera. But behind the scenes, it appears things were unraveling. Aaron has now officially filed for divorce, citing the classic “irreconcilable differences.” The timing is what really has fans buzzing especially since Denise’s Bravo show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, just started airing.


Denise Richards' Divorce Statement Resurfaces After Split

Making news is a clip from her March series, where Denise Richards, 54, opened up about her marriage to Aaron.

"Yeah, I'm never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I'm not gonna f–king get divorced,"

she matter-of-factly said alongside Aaron. He didn't look surprised and even agreed, suggesting that if it did become awful, they'd just live in separate houses but stay married.

Now, that clip is posted everywhere on social media, and the fans can't help but react. The dramatic irony between her strong affirmation and what actually happened has brought about a combination of sympathy, shock, and interest. People are quoting the unpredictability of relationships even the most seemingly secure ones on the surface.

Denise Richards is most famously recognized for her forays on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, her acting jobs on Wild Things and The World Is Not Enough, and her celebrity marriage to Charlie Sheen. Denise Richards has two daughters with Sheen as well as an additional adopted child on her own. Aaron, meanwhile, married actress Nicollette Sheridan briefly before marrying Denise Richards in 2018.

Their on-again, off-again relationship has been public knowledge all along, but this time around, the breakup feels especially discordant due to the circumstances. The series is new, feelings appear fresh, and viewers are left wondering if further revelations will be revealed onscreen.

Adding to the intrigue, Aaron is also reportedly seeking spousal support, which has sparked even more chatter online. Some are raising an eyebrow at the request, wondering why he'd be asking for it now and what might have changed in their relationship. Others just are disappointed that yet another Hollywood romance has fallen apart.

Nobody knows what goes on between a marriage and two individuals, other than them. Denise's definitive "never again" moment now serves as a testament to the fact that even the strongest words can come back to haunt. Whether the break-up plays out more on her reality series or remains private, there's no doubt viewers will be tuning in. Meanwhile, it's merely another chapter closed on in an intensely public romance that, not long ago, would have been forever.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal