Who has Denise Richards dated? A look at her past relationships amid divorce from Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are ending their marriage after six years. It has also been reported that in July 2025, Phypers had filed for divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences. The news has created some buzz about Denise Richards' past relations.

Richards is a long time celebrity. She began her career as a model and an actress and performed in such movies as Wild Things and The World Is Not Enough. Her career in the film industry, has been uner the spotlight more often than not because of her relationships.

Not just high-profile marriages, but flings and alleged affairs, Richards has had her share of actors, musicians and reality stars as her love interest. This is an in depth look at her love life.

Denise Richards' Marriages: Charlie Sheen and Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards was first married to actor Charlie Sheen. They got married in 2002 and had two daughters, Sami and Lola. Their marriage was filled with public drama and ended in divorce in 2006. They also went through long custody battles after their split.

In 2017, Richards met Aaron Phypers at his healing center in Malibu. They got married a year later in September 2018. Phypers was in the process of adopting Richards’ third daughter, Eloise, during their marriage. In July 2025, Phypers filed for divorce.

Though both marriages were very different, they were followed closely by the media. Richards has sometimes spoken about the difficulties she faced during those times.

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Long-Term Relationships: Richie Sambora and more

After her divorce with Sheen, Richards then dated Richie Sambora from 2006 to 2012. Their affair started not long after Sambora separated with Heather Locklear and there was some backlash in the streets.

She also dated Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx during 2010 -2011 when she had split ways with Sambora before getting back together later in 2011. The affair with Sixx barely lasted a year, however, it caused the interest of the media due to the popularity of both stars both in the music industry and Hollywood.

Actor Patrick Muldoon was the other big part of her life. The two dated between 1995 - 2000. After her divorce with Sheen, Richards and Muldoon stayed in touch have been close friends since. Since then they have been spotted together on different occasions.

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Denise Richards is an avid dater and her relationships vary in length. Whether its Charlie Sheen or Aaron Phypers, Richie Sambora or a short fling with other celebrities, her dating life has been under the spotlight.

Being in a new period of her life after the divorce, Richards is dedicated to the career and family. Her past romances are known but as a part of her work-related story; she seems determined to keep going on.

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