Denise Richards is reeling from her recent divorce filing by husband Aaron Phypers, but one person isn’t surprised by the split: her former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star, Brandi Glanville. The Bravo personality, who famously alleged an affair with Denise during Season 10, claims she saw the end of Denise’s marriage coming, and she’s not holding back on airing her thoughts—or her grudges.
On Monday, Aaron Phypers filed for divorce in Los Angeles, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending his marriage to the Wild Things star. The news stunned fans and, reportedly, Denise herself, who felt “utterly betrayed” by Aaron’s decision. Sources say the couple had vowed to stay together “till death do them part,” no matter how tough things got. But Brandi Glanville, who has a complicated history with Denise, wasn’t shocked at all. According to a source speaking to OK!, while Brandi has a “soft spot” for Denise and was saddened by the breakup, she believes the marriage was doomed from the start.
A Messy History
To understand Brandi’s perspective, we need to revisit the drama that unfolded on RHOBH Season 10. Brandi dropped a bombshell, claiming she had an affair with Denise just 10 days after Denise married Aaron in 2018. According to Brandi, Denise was in an open relationship and even participated in threesomes with Aaron and other women. However, Brandi alleged that Denise was paranoid about Aaron finding out about their hookup, suggesting it crossed a line in their arrangement.
Denise vehemently denied the affair, insisting she never slept with Brandi. Despite her denials, Brandi has stood by her story to this day. The scandal caused a rift between the two women, with Denise accusing Brandi of lying and attempting to tarnish her reputation. The fallout was brutal for Brandi, who faced professional consequences. According to the OK! source, Denise “went after Brandi’s agent and got it. She went after Brandi’s job and got it. Brandi was demoted.” Meanwhile, Denise landed a spinoff show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, leaving Brandi feeling unfairly labeled a liar. “Andy [Cohen] sure seems to have his favorites,” the source added, hinting at tension with the Bravo executive producer.
Brandi’s Take on the Divorce
Brandi’s lack of surprise at Denise and Aaron’s divorce stems from their alleged relationship dynamics. The source explained, “The age-old adage when you’re [allegedly] bringing another person into your bed, they say the marriage is dead. Once that pineapple [allegedly] turns upside down, divorce is on the rise.” This cryptic reference to an “upside-down pineapple”—a rumored symbol for swinging—suggests Brandi believes Denise and Aaron’s unconventional lifestyle played a role in their downfall.
Brandi didn’t stop there. The insider revealed she took a jab at Denise’s infamous appearance in RHOBH Season 13, where Denise showed up to a cocktail party acting erratically. Slurring her words, making bizarre facial expressions, picking fights, and even wearing her jacket upside down, Denise became a meme-worthy mess. The source quipped, “It also doesn’t help when you start wearing jackets upside down to cocktail parties and bringing your own personal tequila.” Ouch! Clearly, Brandi hasn’t forgiven Denise for their past, and she’s not above throwing shade.
What’s Next?
While Denise is navigating the emotional wreckage of her divorce, Brandi may have to brace herself for another season of Denise Richards & Her Wild Things—if the spinoff gets renewed. Fans are eager to see whether Denise will address the divorce on the show and shed light on what went wrong with Aaron. Given Brandi’s lingering resentment and Denise’s knack for stirring drama, it’s safe to say the bad blood between these two is far from over.
For now, Brandi’s claims about Denise’s failed marriage are reigniting interest in their explosive RHOBH history. Whether you believe Brandi’s affair allegations or side with Denise’s denials, one thing is clear: this divorce has opened old wounds, and the tea is hotter than ever.