In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Denise Richards has officially filed for divorce from her husband of four years, revealing startling details about their relationship breakdown while simultaneously addressing the ongoing Brandi Glanville controversy.
The Unexpected Divorce Filing
The 53-year-old actress submitted divorce documents in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending her marriage to Aaron Phypers. The filing comes after months of speculation about the state of their relationship, with Richards requesting joint legal and physical custody of their adopted daughter, Eloise.
Charlie Sheen's Surprising Involvement
In what appears to be a carefully calculated move, Richards specifically requested that her ex-husband Charlie Sheen - with whom she shares two daughters - be excluded from any financial responsibility for Eloise. This unusual clause suggests Richards is determined to maintain clear boundaries between her past and present relationships.
The documents state: "The parties have an adopted child together, Eloise. The parties intend that Aaron will have no obligation to pay child support to Denise for Eloise, and Denise will have no obligation to pay child support to Aaron for Eloise."
Brandi Glanville Controversy Addressed
Meanwhile, Richards has broken her silence regarding the explosive situation with Brandi Glanville. The former Real Housewives star recently claimed she was "blindsided" by Richards' decision to cut ties after their controversial texts about an alleged threesome with Sheen surfaced.
Richards told E! News: "I was very clear with Brandi when I ended our friendship. I wished her well. I never spoke about her publicly and I never planned to."
A Friendship Fractured
The friendship between Richards and Glanville dramatically collapsed earlier this year after Glanville sent Richards a series of explicit text messages suggesting a sexual encounter involving Sheen. Richards immediately distanced herself from the reality star, calling the messages "inappropriate."
Glanville later expressed her hurt over the friendship ending, telling Page Six: "I was completely blindsided. I thought we were friends."
Moving Forward
Despite the personal turmoil, Richards continues to focus on her family and career. The former Bond girl shares daughters Sam, 20, and Lola, 19, with Sheen, and also cares for her late friend's daughter whom she took in years ago.
As the divorce proceedings begin and the Glanville chapter closes, Richards appears determined to navigate these challenging personal circumstances with the same resilience that has characterized her Hollywood career.
