Denise Richards vows never to marry again after two bitter divorces
The Wild Things actress has ruled out a third wedding amid an acrimonious legal battle with her estranged husband, revealing how her experiences with Aaron Phypers and Charlie Sheen have changed her attitude towards marriage.
Denise Richards has vowed never to marry again after two troubled marriages, declaring she has had enough of weddings and legal commitments as she continues a bitter divorce battle with her estranged husband Aaron Phypers.
The 55-year-old actress and former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star made the declaration during an appearance on Jenny McCarthy’s podcast this week, discussing her ongoing legal dispute with Aaron, 54, who filed for divorce in July 2025.
Denise, who was previously married to Two and a Half Men actor Charlie Sheen, 61, said her experiences had convinced her to abandon marriage permanently, although she remained open to finding another romantic partner.
Asked whether she would consider walking down the aisle for a third time, Denise said: “Will I ever get married again? Absof******lutely not.”
She added: “I don’t want that piece of paper.”
The Wild Things actress also reflected on the breakdown of her relationship with Aaron, whom she married in 2018, claiming she had come to view their marriage very differently as their divorce proceedings unfolded.
She said: “What I’m having to unravel and learning, that to him I was a product and it was a business arrangement, this was not a marriage. So that part, I can’t do again.”
Her remarks came as the former couple continued to contest issues arising from their separation, which has been accompanied by allegations of domestic abuse and court proceedings in Los Angeles.
Denise has accused Aaron of physically abusing her during their relationship, allegations he has denied.
In November 2025, the actress was granted a five-year restraining order against her estranged husband following proceedings at Los Angeles Superior Court.
During her testimony, Denise described several alleged incidents of violence and claimed that she had suffered “at least three concussions” as a result of Aaron’s actions.
Aaron, a former wellness centre owner, has disputed the accusations made against him.
The former couple have also been involved in financial disputes, with Aaron ordered in September to pay Denise more than $25,000 in sanctions.
Reflecting on the failure of both her marriages, Denise joked: “I’m 0 for 2.”
Despite her determination never to exchange wedding vows again, the actress said she had not abandoned the possibility of another relationship.
She said: “I would have a partner, and I want to fall in love again, so I don’t want to be bitter… .”
Denise also acknowledged she wanted to move beyond the anger she continued to feel towards Aaron, saying she hoped eventually to “let go” of her “hatred” because she did not consider it “healthy”.
However, she suggested the public remained unaware of many of the difficulties she experienced during the marriage, referring to the “s***” that had taken place behind closed doors.
Her latest comments follow years of public attention surrounding her personal relationships, beginning with her marriage to Charlie, with whom she shares two daughters, Sami Sheen, 22, and Lola Sheen, 21.
Denise married the Platoon and Wall Street actor in 2002, but their relationship deteriorated amid Charlie’s struggles with substance abuse and increasingly erratic behaviour.
She filed for divorce while pregnant with Lola, and their separation was finalised in 2006.
The actress subsequently described the marriage as “very toxic”, reflecting on the difficulties she experienced while raising their young children.
