{"id":326257,"date":"2025-12-20T09:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/326257\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T09:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:56:08","slug":"aaron-phypers-compares-denise-richards-to-rob-reiners-son-nick-as-divorce-rages-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/326257\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Phypers compares Denise Richards to Rob Reiner&#8217;s son Nick as divorce rages on"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aaron Phypers is saying \u201cWild Things\u201d about Denise Richards.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cReal Housewives of Beverly Hills\u201d alum\u2019s estranged husband likened her to Rob Reiner\u2019s son Nick \u2014 who <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/rob-reiner-and-wife-micheles-son-nick-arrested-for-murder-in-parents-stabbing-deaths\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder<\/a> \u2014 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/12\/19\/aaron-phypers-compares-denise-richards-nick-reiner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">chatting with TMZ<\/a> Friday.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about Richards\u2019 motivation for accusing him of domestic violence in July, Phypers replied, \u201cWhat happened to Rob Reiner recently?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Phypers, pictured above in May, bizarrely likened Denise Richards to Rob Reiner\u2019s son Nick on Friday. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Phypers, pictured above in November, made the comparison when asked on Friday about Richards\u2019 motivations behind accusing him of domestic violence. BACKGRID<\/p>\n<p>The 53-year-old added, \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of influence there, guys. And I\u2019m not calling stuff out, but do a drug test.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen people are on a bunch of substances and washing it down with other substances, what happens?\u201d he continued outside the Van Nuys courthouse in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Richards\u2019 rep did not immediately respond to Page Six\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat happened to Rob Reiner recently?\u201d Phypers, pictured above in November, asked outside the courthouse Friday. BACKGRID<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo a drug test,\u201d he added. \u201cWhen people are on a bunch of substances and washing it down with other substances, what happens?\u201d Aaron Phypers\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay one step ahead with all the exclusive tea on your favorite reality TV stars!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Virtual Reali-Tea with Danny and Evan, our must-read newsletter!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThank for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Rob and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/14\/celebrity-news\/two-found-dead-at-director-rob-reiners-home-confirmed-by-los-angeles-police\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stabbed to death<\/a> over the weekend in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Nick \u2014 who was <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/see-the-dramatic-moment-rob-reiners-son-nick-was-arrested-for-parents-murder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">arrested on charges for the double murder<\/a> last Sunday \u2014 has <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/15\/celebrity-news\/inside-rob-reiners-son-nicks-drug-addiction-battle-years-before-parents-fatal-stabbing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">struggled with drug addiction<\/a> for years and was reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/19\/celebrity-news\/nick-reiner-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-weeks-before-murders-medication-made-him-erratic-and-dangerous\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diagnosed with schizophrenia<\/a> prior to his parents\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/15\/us-news\/rob-reiner-wife-michelle-had-throats-slit-by-family-member-during-heated-argument-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">brutal deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to TMZ, the 32-year-old\u2019s medication had him \u201cout of his head\u201d and acting \u201cerratic and dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nick is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility without bail and has an <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/17\/celebrity-news\/disheveled-nick-reiner-appears-in-court-after-parents-rob-and-micheles-gruesome-murder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">arraignment scheduled<\/a> for Jan. 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Nick, second from the left, has been accused of murdering his parents over the weekend. michelereiner\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>The 32-year-old was allegedly acting \u201cerratic\u201d before the slayings due to schizophrenia medication. Nick Reiner  \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>As for Phypers\u2019 own upcoming arraignment regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/10\/20\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-ex-aaron-phypers-charges-revealed-after-courtroom-arrest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">felony domestic violence charges<\/a>, he waived the right to have the hearing Friday and pushed it to Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The businessman was <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/10\/17\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-ex-aaron-phypers-arrested-in-court\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">arrested in court<\/a> in October, three months after Richards <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-alleges-estranged-husband-aaron-phypers-threatened-to-kill-her-gets-restraining-order\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">accused him of \u201cfrequent\u201d and \u201cviolent\u201d abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Phypers <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/10\/18\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-ex-aaron-phypers-all-smiles-after-bailing-out-of-jail\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">posted his $200,000 bail<\/a> and was released within hours.<\/p>\n<p>Phypers, for his part, was accused by Richards of \u201cfrequent\u201d and \u201cviolent\u201d abuse over the summer. Superior Court of California<\/p>\n<p>The actress, pictured above in 2023, was granted a permanent restraining order last month. Getty Images for Robert Gillings Productions \/ JOPR<\/p>\n<p>He has <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-estranged-husband-aaron-phypers-denies-abuse-allegations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dismissed Richards\u2019 claims<\/a> on multiple occasions, even insisting during October testimony that the Bravolebrity <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/10\/09\/celebrity-news\/aaron-phypers-dismisses-denise-richards-physical-abuse-allegations-she-bruises-easily\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cbruises easily\u201d<\/a> \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/19\/celebrity-news\/aaron-phypers-accuses-denise-richards-of-cheating-after-she-makes-explosive-abuse-claims\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">accusing her of infidelity<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/20\/celebrity-news\/aaron-phypers-accuses-denise-richards-of-vicodin-addiction-having-ongoing-affair\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vicodin addiction<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, he claimed on Friday, \u201cI never assaulted her. \u2026 This is all show. She\u2019s just playing this as a game. It\u2019s like the Me Too movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Richards, meanwhile, was <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/07\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-granted-permanent-restraining-order-against-ex-aaron-phypers-after-abuse-claims\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">granted a permanent restraining order<\/a> against her former partner in November.<\/p>\n<p>The actress, 54, wed Phypers in 2018, with the latter <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/07\/celebrity-news\/aaron-phypers-files-for-divorce-from-denise-richards-after-6-years-of-marriage-requests-for-spousal-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">filing to end their union<\/a> over the summer after six years of marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Phypers was arrested on felony spousal abuse charges in October. Aaron Phypers\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Phypers and Richards, pictured above in 2024, split earlier this year and divorce proceedings are ongoing. Getty Images for A+E Networks<\/p>\n<p>The duo\u2019s contentious <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/10\/17\/celebrity-news\/denise-richards-ex-aaron-phyphers-goes-after-actress-onlyfans-money-in-divorce\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">divorce proceedings remain ongoing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Richards and Phypers each tied the knot once before, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/10\/celebrity-news\/charlie-sheen-pushes-prenups-after-pricey-divorces-with-denise-richards-brooke-mueller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">previously marrying Charlie Sheen<\/a> and Nicolette Sheridan, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aaron Phypers is saying \u201cWild Things\u201d about Denise Richards. 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