Denise Richards' husband, Aaron Phypers, filed for divorce in July 2025, citing irreconcilable differences, with court filings listing 4 July 2025 as the separation date. The split ended their six-year marriage. While the divorce made headlines, Richards' dating history spans decades, including a previous marriage to Charlie Sheen and relationships with several high-profile stars.
Who Is Denise Richards' Husband Aaron Phypers?
Denise Richards is currently separated from Canadian actor Aaron Phypers, whom she met at his wellness center, Quantum 360, where she went for anti-aging treatments. According to Access Hollywood, in a 2019 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Richards explained: "I met him at his center doing DNA repair, anti-aging, and that sort of thing."
The couple began dating in 2017 and married in Malibu in September 2018 after Phypers finalised his divorce from Nicollette Sheridan. Phypers later started the process of adopting Richards' youngest daughter, Eloise. Court filings show Phypers requested spousal support and asked that their assets and debts remain separate.
Months before the split, Richards expressed optimism about her marriage. According to People, during an episode of Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, she said: "I'm never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I'm not gonna get divorced." Despite her comments, the marriage ended after six years. Reflecting on public interest in her romantic life, Richards once noted: "There are always two or three or four sides to every story."
Denise Richards' Love Life: Key Relationships
Richards starred in hits like Starship Troopers and Wild Things, but her relationships have often made news. Here is a look at her key romances over the years.
Patrick Muldoon (1998–2000)
Actor and film producer Patrick Muldoon was one of Richards' longest partners, reportedly dating between 1998 and 2000. They starred together in Starship Troopers in 1997. Speaking on the MisSPELLING podcast in 2025, Muldoon recalled: "The thing about Denise and I is everybody thinks we met on Starship Troopers, but we met in acting class when she was 19, and I was 21."
Although they split, they stayed close friends. Muldoon even appeared on Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, sparking reconciliation rumours. Recalling their history on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Richards explained: "I've known Patrick Muldoon since I was nineteen years old... Patrick and I dated. We were on and off for quite a few years. I don't even think of this as me working with my ex-boyfriend. I think of this as me working with one of my best friends."
Muldoon passed away on 19 April 2026 following a heart attack. Denise paid tribute to him on Instagram: "This is so hard for me to put into words. I am deeply heartbroken & devastated by losing you. You were my best friend & my family."
Charlie Sheen (2001–2006)
Denise Richards met Charlie Sheen while filming Good Advice in 2000. They began dating in 2001, later reunited on Spin City, and married on 15 June 2002. The couple welcomed two daughters, Sami and Lola. Richards filed for divorce in 2005 while pregnant with Lola, and the divorce was finalised in 2006 after a public legal battle. Speaking about the breakup years later, Richards told Us Weekly: "After the divorce I went through... It's not fun. It's really kind of awful." Despite past disputes, the former couple successfully co-parents their daughters.
John Stamos (2006)
Following her split from Charlie Sheen, Denise briefly rekindled a romantic spark with American musician and actor John Stamos. According to Page Six, during a 2009 interview, Richards set the record straight, clarifying the nature of their brief fling: "I never said he was the greatest. I just said, 'He's great.'"
Richie Sambora (2006–2007)
Following her divorce, Richards began dating Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. Their relationship attracted considerable media attention because Sambora had previously been married to Richards' close friend Heather Locklear. Both Richards and Locklear denied rumours that the relationship began while Sambora was still married. Addressing the claims, Richards told The Sun: "I did not steal someone's husband. Did I date a former friend's ex-husband? Yes. Did I break up a marriage? No." Richards and Sambora dated on and off for several years before eventually ending their relationship.
Nikki Sixx (2010)
Richards was briefly linked to Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx in late 2010. The pair were photographed together several times, leading to speculation that they were dating. Addressing their casual dating on Watch What Happens Live, she remarked: "If anything's going to develop, you want it to develop on its own. That's God's honest truth. We're taking it very slowly." The short-lived romance ended amicably in early 2011, with neither publicly discussing the relationship in detail.
FAQs About Denise Richards' Relationships
Who is Denise Richards? She is an actress, model, and TV personality from the United States. She is 55 years old, born on 17 February 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, and resides in Los Angeles, California. Richards is not currently married, as she is going through a divorce from her second husband, Aaron Phypers. She has three daughters: Sami Sheen, Lola Sheen, and Eloise Joni Richards.
The saga surrounding Denise Richards' marital status has evolved again following her July 2025 separation from Aaron Phypers. She has always tried to keep her personal life balanced, but her romantic history includes high-profile relationships with stars like Patrick Muldoon, Charlie Sheen, John Stamos, Richie Sambora, and Nikki Sixx.
