Aaron Phypers accuses Denise Richards of drug abuse and infidelity

 Aaron Phypers, estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, has accused her of long-term Vicodin addiction and an ongoing affair in a letter obtained by Page Six.

The claims follow Richards’ allegations of domestic abuse, for which she was recently granted a restraining order.

Phypers, 52, alleges Richards, 54, has been abusing Vicodin, Adderall, and alcohol for years — referring to Vicodin as “Vitamin D” or “white chestnuts.” He claims her substance use endangers their daughter Eloise and that he has witnessed her passing out from the alleged combination.

In the same letter, Phypers also accuses Richards of having an ongoing extramarital affair, stating he discovered explicit messages and broken promises. He says she physically assaulted him on July 4 — the day he filed for divorce — and that she smashed his phone to conceal evidence.

Phypers further alleges stalking via an AirTag, denial of access to belongings, and harassment of his elderly parents. Despite Richards’ claims in court documents that Phypers abused her throughout their marriage — including slapping, choking, and verbal assaults — he denies all allegations, stating he never physically harmed her.

Sources close to Phypers claim Richards’ bruised face photo was from a fall while intoxicated in 2022. Richards has not commented publicly on Phypers' latest claims.

The former couple, who appeared together on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, are now entangled in a bitter legal battle involving abuse accusations, drug use, and infidelity.