Denise Richards‘ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has come forward to disclose the underlying issues that led to their intense confrontation on July 4 and their subsequent decision to divorce. He asserts that he caught her engaging in an extramarital affair, and he claims to possess text messages that substantiate his allegations.

In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Aaron Phypers revealed that he first discovered Denise’s suspected infidelity at the beginning of the year. This revelation came when he stumbled upon text messages exchanged between Denise and another man on her laptop, which raised serious concerns about their relationship.

Phypers asserts that the messages included several intimate selfies shared between Denise and the unidentified man, along with affectionate notes where she wished him “sweet dreams.” Such sentiments suggest a level of intimacy that he found deeply troubling.

He further alleges that the messages indicated they were attempting to arrange a secret meeting at a hotel, where Denise would supposedly try to sneak the man into her room without raising any suspicions. This revelation added fuel to the fire of their already strained relationship.

After confronting Denise about the alleged affair, they reached a temporary agreement to remain together. However, a significant argument over the July 4 weekend triggered a turning point, ultimately leading Phypers to take the drastic step of filing for divorce.

As previously reported, Denise has claimed that the explosive argument began when Aaron verbally abused her and demanded his phone back. Phypers acknowledges that there is a grain of truth to this account, stating that his phone went missing for over a day. When he inquired about its whereabouts, he alleges Denise reacted violently by hitting and scratching him, leading to a confrontation that escalated quickly.

He adds that he eventually discovered his phone, completely smashed and discarded in the recycling bin, which he believes she destroyed to eliminate evidence of the text messages that could validate his claims of infidelity.

Aaron also mentioned that during that tumultuous weekend, Denise sent a text to his mother indicating her intention to divorce him, prompting him to act swiftly and file for divorce first to protect his interests.

As you may already be aware, he officially filed for divorce on Monday, July 7, citing irreconcilable differences as the basis for their separation. While Denise has not yet responded to his court petition— which includes a request for spousal support—she has made serious allegations of abuse against Aaron in a separate request for a restraining order.

In the legal documents, she claimed that Phypers owns several unregistered firearms and accused him of violently slamming her head into a towel rack, causing her to sustain a gruesome black eye. Despite these allegations, Aaron has firmly denied any physical violence, insisting that she incurred the injury after arriving at his office intoxicated and falling.

A judge subsequently granted a domestic violence restraining order against Aaron, who was served with this legal document while he was standing shirtless outside his home in Calabasas, a moment that has drawn media attention.

Phypers contends that Denise sought the domestic violence restraining order to paint him as the aggressor, knowing that her own reputation would suffer drastically if the truth about her alleged affair came to light.

It seems that underlying issues plagued their marriage beyond just the accusations of infidelity. Aaron shared images purportedly taken inside their home, which depicted a chaotic environment filled with various items scattered throughout. He claims that he and his family were also overwhelmed with the responsibility of managing her properties and animals, further exacerbating tensions between them.

Phypers has vehemently denied all allegations of physical and emotional abuse directed at him, emphasizing that he has always treated Denise with profound love and respect. He reiterated his commitment to this statement during the interview, underscoring the complexity of their relationship amidst the turmoil.

Despite the ongoing legal battles and accusations, Aaron expressed that he still harbors feelings for Denise and genuinely hopes she finds the help she needs, as he believes she is currently struggling. This sentiment reflects the complicated emotions involved in their separation.

We have reached out to Denise and her team for comments on the ongoing situation, but as of now, we have not received any response.