Denise Richards Seeks Spousal Support and Reunites with Ex on Netflix Premiere

Denise Richards filed for spousal support from estranged husband Aaron Phypers and joined ex-husband Charlie Sheen on the red carpet at the premiere of his Netflix documentary on Friday.

Nut Graf Amid a contentious divorce, Richards is demanding financial assistance and legal fees from Phypers, while her high-profile reunion with Sheen underscores her resilience and ongoing public interest in her personal life.

Spousal Support Filing

  • On Sept. 3, Richards formally asked a California court to award her monthly spousal support and cover her attorney fees, arguing Phypers has no income since closing his business in 2024 and she bears community debts and assets yet to be fully determined.
  • She also requested that Phypers be barred from receiving support from her, citing his claim of zero earnings and their joint expenses exceeding $100,000 per month.
  • Phypers responded by accusing Richards of attempting to “humiliate” him using a “vengeance playbook” reminiscent of her past litigation with Charlie Sheen, insisting “the truth will prevail”.

Red Carpet Reunion

  • On Sept. 4 in Hollywood, Richards and Sheen made their first joint appearance on a red carpet since their 2006 divorce, attending the Netflix premiere of aka Charlie Sheen at the Tudum Theater.
  • The former couple, who share daughters Sami and Lola, posed together and appeared friendly, celebrating Sheen’s documentary marking eight years of sobriety and reflecting on their shared history.

Background and Context

Denise Richards, 54, and Aaron Phypers, 52, wed in 2018 and separated this summer, with Phypers citing “irreconcilable differences” on July 4. Richards has accused him of abuse and privacy violations, obtaining a temporary restraining order in July 2025. The divorce battle has played out publicly, with both parties exchanging legal filings and media statements.

Richards’ public reunion with Sheen, 60, comes as she navigates this legal turmoil, demonstrating her ability to maintain professional and personal connections amid adversity.