Denise Richards’ bitter divorce with Aaron Phypers has escalated as he seeks testimony from her ex-husband Charlie Sheen and rival Brandi Glanville to question her credibility and accuse her of substance abuse, but Richards fiercely denies the claims, calling them false and defamatory, turning the case into a deeply personal Hollywood scandal.

The messy divorce battle between actress Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers has taken a dramatic new turn, with court documents revealing that Phypers plans to call two highly controversial figures—Richards’ ex-husband Charlie Sheen and her longtime “Real Housewives” rival Brandi Glanville—to testify against her.

According to legal filings obtained this week, Phypers’ legal team believes both Sheen and Glanville could provide testimony about what they describe as Richards’ “history of not being truthful” as well as allegations of drug and alcohol abuse.

The claims, which Richards has strongly denied, threaten to turn the proceedings into a high-profile Hollywood courtroom spectacle.

The divorce, filed earlier this year, had already been contentious, with both Richards and Phypers accusing each other of misconduct.

But the decision to potentially bring in Sheen—her ex-husband and the father of her two daughters, Sam and Lola—and Glanville, who infamously feuded with Richards on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, suggests the battle may soon get uglier.

In the filings, Phypers’ attorney argued that both witnesses could “speak credibly to Ms.

Richards’ lifestyle, patterns of behavior, and issues with substance use.

” This bold move immediately sparked outrage from Richards, who through her representatives dismissed the accusations as “completely false, defamatory, and nothing more than an attempt to smear her reputation in a legal setting.”

Richards, 53, has long been in the public eye, from her rise as a model and actress in the 1990s to her tumultuous marriage to Sheen in the early 2000s.

Their marriage ended in 2006 after years of tabloid headlines surrounding Sheen’s own drug use and erratic behavior.

Despite their history, the two have shared custody of their daughters, and Richards has publicly tried to maintain civility for the sake of their children.

Still, sources close to Richards say the idea of Sheen testifying against her feels like “a personal betrayal,” though it remains unclear if he has formally agreed to appear in court.

Brandi Glanville’s possible testimony adds yet another layer of drama.

Fans of The Real Housewives franchise will remember the heated clashes between Glanville and Richards during Season 10 of RHOBH, when rumors surfaced about an alleged romantic relationship between the two—claims Richards has repeatedly denied.

Bringing Glanville into the courtroom could reignite those scandals, dragging reality TV drama into a serious legal battle.

While neither Sheen nor Glanville has publicly commented on the subpoena request, both have long histories with Richards that could potentially be damaging if aired under oath.

Legal experts suggest that Phypers’ strategy is aimed at undermining Richards’ credibility and strengthening his claims in the divorce, which involve disputes over finances and spousal support.

Public reaction to the news has been swift, with many fans taking to social media to defend Richards, arguing that her past relationships and reality TV conflicts should have no bearing on her current divorce.

Others, however, point out that Richards’ public persona has often been entangled with scandal, making her an easy target in a high-stakes courtroom battle.

Richards, for her part, has vowed to fight back.

In a statement released through her attorney, she said: “This is an outrageous attempt to distract from the real issues at hand.

I have nothing to hide and I will not allow my name to be dragged through the mud by unfounded claims.”

As the case moves forward, all eyes will be on whether Sheen and Glanville ultimately take the stand.

If they do, the trial could turn into one of Hollywood’s most sensational legal dramas in years, blending personal history, reality TV feuds, and tabloid scandal into a single explosive courtroom showdown.

For now, the court has not yet ruled on whether Phypers’ request to call the two witnesses will be granted.

A hearing is scheduled later this month in Los Angeles, where both legal teams are expected to present their arguments.

Until then, the looming possibility of Sheen and Glanville testifying has kept the entertainment world buzzing, with many wondering if Richards will be able to weather this storm or if her divorce battle will permanently reshape her reputation in Hollywood.