Denise Richards teary-eyed as she discusses 'difficult time' amid divorce

Denise Richards has opened up to fans about her ongoing divorce battle in an emotional new video, admitting she has been struggling behind the scenes despite appearing upbeat on social media.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, shared a candid Instagram video where she got emotional while addressing her followers about the “very, very, very difficult time” she is currently experiencing.

“I was just checking in to see how your summer's been going. Mine has been wonderful. And uh. It's actually been s***ty. But I'm gonna pretend like it's all good,” Denise confessed at the start of her video.

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She explained that she had been putting on a brave face for her fans online, adding: “I've actually been posting on Instagram like nothing's going on in my life, and I can't do that anymore because there's something obviously going on.”

The actress, who has starred in Wild Things and Starship Troopers, went on to thank fans for their messages of support as she continues to process her separation from husband Aaron Phypers.

She said: “Many of you have been so kind and so supportive of me. I see all of your messages, I can't comment because it'll be taken out and put in the press, but I just wanted to in all seriousness say that this has been a very very very difficult time.”

Denise continued: “It's so hard to go through a divorce. Many of you have gone through that, this isn't my first one, it's my second one, and I never thought I'd get divorced again. This is why I always say never say never.”

Fighting back tears, she added: “There are circumstances around my divorce that are difficult to talk about. One day I will talk about it, when the time is right. I just want to process everything and get through this. It has not been easy, so your messages mean a lot.”

She captioned the post: “Just a little moment of gratitude. Thank you for the love—your kindness and support don’t go unnoticed! It means a lot to me.”

The heartfelt message comes after Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, filed for divorce last month, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The pair, who married in 2018, listed their official date of separation as July 4.

The split has already turned contentious. Aaron has alleged that he discovered messages on Denise’s laptop suggesting she had been unfaithful. She has not addressed these claims publicly.

Meanwhile, Denise was granted a temporary restraining order against Aaron after accusing him of physical abuse during their marriage. He strongly denies these allegations. The restraining order will remain in place until a court hearing in August.

Court documents also revealed Aaron is seeking spousal support, claiming he has no income of his own while estimating Denise earns over $250,000 per month from TV roles, brand deals, and OnlyFans. He further alleged that the couple’s lifestyle cost them more than $100,000 a month, including $20,000 on clothing and $15,000 on dining out.

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