Charlie Sheen Is Trying to Make Up for Lost Time in His Doc

In the past, incidents involving Charlie Sheen’s public breakdowns would dominate headlines: He would experience outbursts, give turbulent interviews that surpassed the intensity of his outbursts, lawsuits would ensue, and his father, Martin Sheen, would attempt to assist Charlie in preserving his dignity amidst constant media scrutiny and harassment. These incidents recurred frequently during Charlie’s career, but they were particularly prominent in the late 2000s and early 2010s when his heavy drug use and erratic behavior resulted in his termination from Two and a Half Men and the launch of his “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option” tour.

Back then, Charlie Sheen’s public meltdowns used to be the talk of the town: He’d have outbursts, follow them with chaotic interviews that were more dramatic than his tantrums, legal disputes would arise, and his father, Martin Sheen, would subtly try to help him keep his reputation intact amidst relentless media attention. These episodes happened frequently throughout Charlie’s career, but they were most noticeable during the late 2000s and early 2010s when his drug addiction and unpredictable behavior led to his dismissal from Two and a Half Men and the commencement of his “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option” tour.

In contrast to the Charlie from previous decades, the one featured prominently in Andrew Renzi’s two-part Netflix documentary titled “aka Charlie Sheen” is not the same. Eight years sober now, Sheen remains bold, rough around the edges, and irresistibly charismatic. However, he appears to have come to terms with his destructive past. The extensive three-hour documentary includes input from co-star Jon Cryer, two ex-wives, a brother, two children, and Sean Penn. Despite Sheen’s public struggles being well-known for a long time, aka Charlie Sheen offers a comprehensive look and serves as an entertaining counterpart to his recently released memoir, “The Book of Sheen“. In both, Sheen reflects on the lingering impacts of his years of drug abuse and his efforts to make up for missed opportunities. Here are eight key insights from the documentary.

He vehemently denies allegations about assaulting Corey Haim and knowingly passing along HIV to sexual partners.

In the latter half of aka Charlie Sheen, Charlie Sheen openly talks about matters he’s never spoken about publicly before, such as Corey Feldman’s accusation that Sheen sexually assaulted Corey Haim on the set of Lucas in 1986. “It’s nothing more than a despicable lie,” he states. He also tackles the lawsuits where he was accused of unknowingly passing HIV to his partners. “Only one individual among us all carries this virus,” he says, indicating HIV. He points to himself and explains, “And that person is me.

He almost had the lead part in The Karate Kid.

Sheen shares that this could have been a defining moment for him, but instead he had committed to “Grizzly II: Revenge,” a follow-up to the 1976 horror movie “Grizzly.” Although his other project featured Laura Dern and George Clooney, and “The Karate Kid” offered a more promising career leap, he was obligated to honor his promise and participate in “Grizzly II” following advice from his father. Martin had told him that keeping one’s word in the industry would serve him better than a single blockbuster movie. Despite his reservations, Charlie decided to follow through with “Grizzly II,” feeling deceived in the process.

Heidi Fleiss says she never would have outed Sheen to the public.

As a devoted movie enthusiast reminiscing about the past, I recall the time when the notorious Hollywood figure, Heidi Fleiss, was implicated in pandering allegations. Rumor had it that she kept a roll call of A-list celebrities among her clients, with Sheen being one of them. His name surfaced due to the fact that he paid for services using signed traveler’s checks – an act that unwittingly exposed his identity to the police and investigators. In the end, it was said that the U.S. Attorney offered him immunity if he testified against Fleiss. “I didn’t fancy myself as a snitch,” Sheen admitted, “but I saw no other escape route.” Fleiss, in her own words, dismissed his concerns: “He’s just another rich boy, crying wolf. They won’t touch him. He’s Charlie Sheen.

Jon Cryer compares Charlie Sheen to Kim Jong-il.

CBS pre-purchased several seasons of the popular sitcom “Two and a Half Men” in such a way that it became challenging for Sheen to abandon his part when he began using drugs. Despite this, Les Moonves, the network’s CEO, visited Sheen at home to plead for his continued involvement in the show, even as Sheen’s behavior was becoming erratic. Feeling overwhelmed, Sheen managed to renegotiate his contract, eventually earning a staggering $2 million per episode. As Cryer put it, “The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-il, was known for his unpredictable behavior, which made countries fear him and shower him with aid. That’s exactly what happened here.

Denise Richards stood by him even once they were separated.

In a story recounted later, Charlie’s former spouse, Richardson, narrates an incident where she was asked to check on the actor following their split. She supplied sandwich materials and prepared sandwiches not just for Sheen, but also for the sex workers present at his residence. “I was trying to help – well, ensure he stayed healthy,” Richardson explained during that period. Among those from Sheen’s past offering insights into their relationship, she appears both the most practical and the most tormented. In the concluding scene of the documentary featuring her, she dabs away tears: Despite the pain she endured with him, it persists, even as she continues to offer support from a distance.

Martin Sheen gave an abrupt speech at his son’s third wedding.

Shortly following Richard’s split with Sheen, it was discovered that he began a relationship with actress Brooke Mueller. Jon Cryer reminisced about his wife attending Sheen’s wedding in his place and recounting Martin’s brief words of support: “I trust you understand what the two of you are embarking on.

Sheen credits his drug dealer for helping him get sober.

How did Charlie Sheen finally manage to get sober after numerous rehab attempts and lifestyle changes? A key factor was his friend and former drug dealer, Marco, who gradually reduced the potency of the crack he supplied to Sheen over a period of about 18 months. Eventually, Sheen grew tired of smoking what he thought was high-quality crack that turned out to be watered down, leading him to seek help for his addiction. As Sheen himself acknowledged, Marco played an essential role in helping him turn his life around.

Sean Penn has seemingly been smoking cigarettes for four months straight.

Penn, Sheen’s old friend and sidekick, challenges Sheen’s rebellious teen spirit and their shared charm in the ’80s. However, whenever Penn speaks in interview segments, he is often seen holding a cigarette. This may not seem unusual, but it’s been observed that Penn has carried his trusted cigarette with him three times in recent popular culture: Just days ago, he was pictured smoking one in a New York Times photoshoot, and during the finale of John Mulaney’s show ‘Everybody’s Live’, Penn smoked at least four cigarettes.

2025-09-11 17:57