Denise Richards’ messy split from Aaron Phypers just got uglier. This time, it ended with police at the door. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star reportedly caused a major scene on Sunday, August 3, after showing up unannounced to Phypers’ Calabasas home, which he shares with his elderly parents and brother.
The dramatic home visit didn’t just violate the restraining order currently in place. It sparked a full-blown meltdown that left the 83-year-old matriarch visibly shaken, Richards yelling in the driveway, and Phypers fleeing the scene to avoid further conflict.
TMZ reports the 54-year-old actress arrived to retrieve her dog, but instead of a calm exchange, things spiraled fast. After allegedly banging on the back door, demanding to be let in, Richards was eventually allowed inside by Phypers’ parents. That’s when the real chaos reportedly began.
Witnesses on the scene claim Richards began shouting and pointing fingers at the family, before allegedly turning on Phypers’ brother. Denise then allegedly began throwing mail at him and even attempting to take swings. With emotions flaring, and Phypers bound by a restraining order that bars the exes from being within 100 yards of each other chose to leave the home altogether.
Police Step In As Emotions Boil Over Amid Denise Richards Encounter With Ex
Photos captured the aftermath: Richards animated and visibly emotional, speaking with at least three officers in the driveway. She reportedly told them she simply wanted her dog. Meanwhile, Phypers’ mother appeared visibly distraught after the confrontation.
No arrests were made, but sources say Phypers made it clear to police that Richards had violated the restraining order, and his shaken family seemed to agree. This latest blowup is just another chapter in what’s become one of Hollywood’s ugliest divorce sagas. Phypers filed for divorce on July 7, citing irreconcilable differences. Richards, blindsided, quickly responded with a restraining order and a string of serious accusations.
Denise Richards alleges physical abuse, including a black eye she claims Phypers gave her in 2022. He’s denied all claims, saying her injury was due to drinking. More recently, Richards accused him of stealing her laptop, leaking private photos, and violating the court’s order by “disturbing her peace“.
What started as a celebrity split has morphed into a volatile war zone. From restraining orders to alleged violence, tech theft, and now police-involved family drama, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers’ divorce isn’t just messy, it’s alarming. If this is how things play out over a dog, what’s next when the real court battles begin?
Nina Franklin 
