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How many kids does Denise Richards have? Family explored as actress' husband of 6 years, Aaron Phypers files for divorce

  • Denise Richards (Photo: Everett Collection)
    Denise Richards (Photo: Everett Collection)

    Denise Richards is separating from her husband of six years. Her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, filed for divorce on July 4, 2025. The 52-year-old cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the separation. The two got married on September 8, 2018, in a private ceremony.

    Denise Richards has three daughters. She has Sami and Lola Rose with her previous husband, actor Charlie Sheen. In May 2011, Richards and Aaron Phypers adopted Eloise Joni Richards.

    According to TMZ's report dated July 7, 2025, the court documents state that Phypers has requested spousal support from his estranged wife, as he has no income and she used to pay all the bills.

    He has also asked to keep his possessions, which include his 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, the Ford Shelby GT500 sports car, and power tools. It is unclear who would take custody of their 14-year-old adoptive daughter.

    In March 2025, Phypers and Richards stated in their reality show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, that they would never get a divorce.

    Denise admitted that it was "not easy" to be with her; however, she hated the idea of divorce. The actress was married to her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen, from 2002 to 2006, and she claimed that the hate she received after their divorce was too much for her to handle.

    "It's not easy being married to me... I'm never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I'm not gonna f**king get divorced," Richards said.

    Aaron Phypers then said in the show that even if they separated, they could never "hate" each other, and would most likely live apart.


    More details on Denise Richards' three daughters

    Denise Richards' eldest daughter, Sami Sheen, is an actress and influencer. She also made her OnlyFans account when she was 18. Richards appeared on the SiriusXM show, Jeff Lewis Live, in February 2022 and admitted that she and Sami have a "strained relationship," but she supported her daughter's decision to join the adult platform.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Richards' 20-year-old second daughter, Lola Rose Sheen, hosts her Christian podcast, Heavenly Bonded. It focuses on Lola's faith and how Jesus guided her in life. The podcast currently has over 10,000 subscribers. While she has only released two videos so far, her first video has garnered over 100,000 views.

    Denise Richards' youngest daughter, Eloise, was diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder in 2016. In an interview with People magazine in February 2025, the actress shared that the disorder was caused by the deletion of chromosome 8, and her daughter had to overcome various developmental delays.

    Denise shared that even though Eloise is nonverbal, she is observant, and despite the hardships, their family loves her and has learnt many things from her.

    "Early on, we thought she would be talking, but she is primarily considered nonverbal... She's very observant. She understands everything. And it was a very challenging situation with her trying to figure out what was really going on with her. It was hard," the actress stated.

    Denise Richards' reality show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, is currently airing on Bravo.

    TOPICS: Denise Richards, Aaron Phypers