Aaron Phypers threatened to “crush” Denise Richards’ hand in a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills clip that has resurfaced after the actress accused her estranged husband of physical abuse.
A fan page shared footage via Instagram on Thursday, July 17, of a scene from Season 10 of the reality show that showed a heated exchange between Phypers, 52, and Richards, 54.
Richards and Phypers were holding hands as they walked in the clip when she told him not to “say a f***ing word.”
In response, Phypers told Richards, “Don’t tell me what to say. I’m going to crush your f***ing hand. Stop it.”
Denise Richards’ Ex Aaron Phypers Denies Abuse Allegations
During the season 10 reunion episode in 2020, host Andy Cohen asked Richards about the scene.
“I didn’t even know that [he said that],” the actress replied. “I played it for him, and he said, ‘I don’t even remember saying that. I don’t know why I would say that because I’m afraid of you.’”
She went on to clarify Phypers was “afraid of [her] … in a joking way.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Phypers for comment.
The Wild Things actress was recently granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers, whom she wed in 2018, after alleging he got physical with her throughout their marriage.
Richards claimed in a petition filed on Wednesday, July 16, “Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack, threaten to kill me, hold me down with his knee on my back to the point where I would have to plead with him to get off me so that he would not kill me and hack into my laptop and phone and download all of my text messages.”
Denise Richards Accuses Ex Aaron of Threatening to Kill Her Before Split
Phypers denied the allegations of abuse against him when contacted by Us Weekly.
“Not true. Conjured up. I have the real evidence,” he told Us on Thursday, July 17, adding, “I want to address recent rumors and speculation that have surfaced regarding my relationship with my wife, Denise Richards. Let me be unequivocally clear: I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise — or anyone.”
Phypers continued, “These accusations are completely false and deeply hurtful. 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. I ask for privacy as we navigate personal matters, and I hope that the public and media will refrain from spreading harmful and baseless claims.”
