Denise Richards emotionally testifies on Aaron Phypers' alleged abuse in hearing – Reports

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Denise Richards is revealing more details about the alleged abuse she suffered from estranged husband Aaron Phypers.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum took the stand Monday, Oct. 6, during a hearing related to her temporary restraining order against her ex, following years of alleged physical and verbal abuse.

The "Starship Troopers" actress, 54, wore a blue leather mini-dress to the Los Angeles hearing, in which she spoke of multiple instances of alleged abuse at the hands of Phypers, 53. On the stand, Richards recounted the incident in July that led to their split, in which the businessman got "volatile" with her after she had just gotten a facelift, People and Fox News report.

USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Phypers and Richards for comment.

Aaron Phypers was 'volatile' after Denise Richards facelift, she says

She said Phypers had gone through her phone while she was sleeping, and later hit her and damaged a drain from a recent surgery in the process.

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"He got very angry with me and volatile," she testified, the outlets report. "He got very close to me, and I had just recovered from a full facelift and I still had stitches by my ears."

She testified to other instances of alleged abuse, including incidents where Phypers brought up her texting other men, a July incident in which he threatened to release naked photos of her and hit her in front of his dad and a September incident in which he threw her down the stairs, People reports.

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Denise Richards alleges abuse by estranged husband Aaron Phypers, files restraining order

Phypers did not take the stand in Monday's hearing. In September, his lawyer filed a witness list naming Richards' ex Charlie Sheen and former "Housewives" costar Brandi Glanville, who may be called on at future hearings.

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In a July 16 restraining order request, Richards alleged abuse at the hands of Phypers, attached a photo of a black eye she said Phyper gave her, said he has given her multiple concussions and explained how he threatened to kill her.

"Throughout our marriage, Aaron threatened to kill me and himself and the police. He owns at least 8 unregistered guns," Richards attested in the documents previously obtained by USA TODAY.

In a July 17 statement to People magazine and Us Weekly, Phypers denied his estranged wife's claims of physical and emotional abuse, slamming the allegations as "completely false and deeply hurtful."

"Let me be unequivocally clear: I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise — or anyone," Phypers told the outlets. "Denise and I, like many couples, have faced our share of challenges, but any suggestion of abuse is categorically untrue. I have always tried to approach our marriage with love, patience and respect."

Who is Aaron Phypers?

Phypers is a businessman who previously owned the now shuttered wellness center Quantum 360 Club in Malibu, California. His very succinct acting career includes two short films, one episode of the Canadian documentary series "Air Crash Investigation" and acting as a body double on a 2020 episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful." He was previously married to "Knots Landing" actress Nicollette Sheridan.

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Phypers and Richards have been married since 2018. Phypers reportedly filed for divorce in early July, citing "irreconcilable differences" and requesting spousal support from Richards.

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The "Wild Things" actress was previously married to Charlie Sheen, from 2002 to 2006. The couple share two daughters.