Charlie Sheen is thriving as a father. The 59-year-old actor was spotted enjoying smoothies and snacks on March 28 while out in Malibu with his twin sons, Max and Bob. Clad in a white shirt, blue pants, a pullover hoodie, and a black cap, Charlie looked relaxed alongside his 15-year-old boys, who have already matched their father’s height of 5’10”. Their matching sunglasses emphasized their striking resemblance.
Max and Bob are Charlie’s youngest children from his three-year marriage to actress Brooke Mueller, 47. Although the couple divorced in 2011, their protracted child support disputes were only recently resolved. In 2018, Charlie sought to alter the support agreement, citing a “substantial” change in his income, having previously been ordered to pay Brooke $55,000 in 2016. He also has two daughters, Sami, 20, and Lola, 19, from his marriage to Denise Richards, who received $20,000 in support.
At that time, Charlie expressed difficulties finding consistent work and noted that he had been effectively blacklisted in the entertainment industry. He mentioned giving both ex-wives 9.5% of his total annual income, which exceeded $2.1 million, stating: “All of this has led to a significant decrease in my earnings”.
By 2022, Charlie and Brooke reached a mutual understanding regarding their financial arrangement. “Sheen and Ms. Mueller recognize the great advantage to their children in coming to terms with the family’s overall best interests”, stated Sheen’s attorney, Gregory J. Pedrick, Esq., praising their collaborative approach.
In August 2022, Denise Richards, 53, shared her experiences during an interview with Caroline Stanbury for the podcast Divorced, Not Dead. She reflected positively on her marriage to Charlie, emphasizing that they were meant to be together for the sake of their daughters. However, she admitted she was unprepared for the public fallout of their divorce and its impact on her career.
Describing the experience as challenging, Denise acknowledged that her children helped her cope with the stress of their high-profile split. “At the end of the day, I had these two infants, and it was really difficult for me. I just wanted to keep them safe”, she said, underscoring the importance of family during that tumultuous time.