Charlie Sheen's Candid Journey: Memoir and Netflix Documentary "aka Charlie Sheen" Offer Unfiltered Look

Actor Charlie Sheen, known for his roles in "Platoon" and "Wall Street," has released a memoir titled "El Libro de Sheen" and a two-part Netflix documentary, "aka Charlie Sheen," which premiered on September 10, 2025. The documentary explores his life from his childhood in Malibu to his rise to global stardom, addressing personal and professional challenges.

The series features interviews with notable figures such as former partners Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller, colleagues Jon Cryer and Sean Penn, and Chris Tucker. Sheen discusses his legendary Hollywood parties, noting his only stipulations were the absence of pain and no fatalities. He also shared that he has achieved eight years of sobriety, overcoming past issues with shoulder pain related to previous pain medication use.

The documentary reveals Sheen's significant charitable contributions during his "Two and a Half Men" fame, during which he anonymously donated between $26 million and $30 million to causes like Autism Speaks, cancer research, and initiatives for the homeless. This generosity contrasts with the personal and financial toll his tumultuous life has taken, with his current net worth estimated at approximately $3 million as of 2025.

Sheen also candidly discusses his sexual experiences with men for the first time, expressing a sense of liberation in sharing these aspects of his life and his commitment to owning his past without being defined by it. The documentary and memoir are presented as a testament to his journey of self-acceptance and authenticity.