In March 2024, a viral rumor swept social media claiming that Denise Richards was earning a staggering $2 million per month from OnlyFans. The claim was widely shared and repeated on TikTok, Instagram, and gossip blogs, often presented as fact. It was even bundled with a companion rumor that Denise’s daughter, Sami Sheen, was making $80,000 per month from the platform. And yes, Sami is on OnlyFans. She and Denise joined OnlyFans in 2022. Sami (whose father is Charlie Sheen ) had just turned 18.
But there was a problem: Fans’ earnings figures were completely unfounded. No reputable outlet reported them, and neither Denise nor Sami provided receipts or confirmation. Still, the rumors persisted—largely because they seemed plausible. Denise has a huge fan base, and like many celebrities who have joined the subscription platform, she frequently teases exclusive content that blurs the line between nostalgia and adult fantasy.
And while we still don’t know exactly how much she makes from OnlyFans, we now finally have a much clearer picture of her overall finances… thanks to her husband’s divorce record.
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Divorce filing reveals income and expenses
On July 7, 2025, Denise Richards’ husband, Aaron Phypers, filed for divorce after six years of marriage. The filing—submitted to Los Angeles County Superior Court and unearthed by the LA Times —cited “irreconcilable differences” and listed July 4 as the couple’s official separation date. But the most revealing details came in the accompanying financial disclosures.
According to Phypers, Denise earns an average of $250,000 per month , or $3 million per year . Her income is generated through a mix of “various business ventures, brand deals, TV appearances, and fandom.” The documents don’t break down how much of this figure is specifically attributable to fandom, but it’s likely the largest slice of the pie. The figure significantly dwarfs the viral rumor of $2 million per month, but it still reflects a robust income stream, especially for someone not currently starring in a mainstream television series.
The filing also stated that Denise’s monthly expenses total approximately $105,000 covering rent, childcare, groceries, utilities, and other living costs.
Annually, after expenses, Denise makes $1.8 million .
Spousal support dispute
Phypers, who has not received any income since closing a business in 2024, is asking the court to award him spousal support. In his filing, he characterized Denise as the sole income earner and requested that his assets and debts be considered separate property, including his power tools, a motorcycle, and a sports car.
The divorce marks the end of a relationship that began in 2017 and culminated in a Malibu wedding in September 2018. Phypers had finalized his divorce from Nicollette Sheridan just weeks before marrying Denise. The couple does not share biological children, although Denise adopted his youngest daughter, Eloise, before marrying Phypers and later became his legal co-parent.
