Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 10, 2025 · Entertainment

Charlie Sheen's Shocking Wake-Up Call: Ice Cubes and Cocaine On Set

Charlie Sheen revealed in his new Netflix documentary that he was so high in the '90s that he had to put an ice cube inside his rectum to stay awake at work

CHARLIE SHEEN UNLEASHES BOMBSHELLS IN NEW NETFLIX DOC: ICE CUBE IN RECTUM, 18-HOUR NOSEBLEED, AND HIV DIAGNOSIS

In a jaw-dropping new Netflix documentary, Charlie Sheen is spilling all the tea on his wild and reckless past. The 60-year-old actor has opened up about his notorious battle with substance abuse, revealing some truly shocking and cringe-worthy moments from his heyday in the '90s.

ICE CUBE IN RECTUM: THE UNTHINKABLE STEP HE HAD TO TAKE

This was not the only incident that took place while filming the movie and Charlie also suffered an 18-hour nosebleed because of his heavy cocaine use

According to Sheen, on the set of the 1998 film Free Money, he was so high that he had to resort to an ice cube in the most unlikely of places. The director noticed him constantly falling asleep, and Sheen said, "I said, 'Give me a glass of ice'... I took an ice cube and I shoved it up my butt." Miraculously, the shock treatment worked, and he was able to complete the scene.

But that's not all - Sheen also revealed that his cocaine use led to an 18-hour nosebleed. Talk about a bloody mess! He joked, "I just kept kind of blotting it... There was one night where it actually dripped onto my shirt during a scene." Luckily, the director was understanding and made sure the embarrassing moment never saw the light of day.

HIV DIAGNOSIS: A TURNING POINT IN HIS LIFE

Charlie pictured in the movie Free Money, when his addiction caused him to take the extreme measure in order to continue filming

In 2016, Sheen publicly disclosed his HIV diagnosis after having unprotected sex with two people. He admitted, "I was always the guy that promoted it and said you've got to use condoms... I was too drunk or too bored one night and here we are." But despite the shocking revelation, Sheen has turned his life around since then.

The actor used his diagnosis as a wake-up call to start making positive changes. He's been single and celibate ever since 2017 and is now looking forward to finding love again in the future. "If I don't have a girlfriend and I'm not paying for it, then I think the math is pretty simple," he said with a chuckle.

A NEW BEGINNING: HOPES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

Charlie and his then-wife Brooke Miller at the 2007 Emmy Awards - he has been single and celibate since getting sober in 2017

Sheen's past is checkered at best, but he's determined to put it behind him and focus on the present. He told The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com), "I feel lucky to be alive... This story should've ended 100 times 20 years ago, and it didn't." With a newfound appreciation for life, Sheen is ready to take on whatever comes next.

The actor's personal life has been a rollercoaster ride, with three marriages that didn't quite work out. His first marriage was to Donna Peele in the '90s, followed by two high-profile marriages to Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller. But despite their rocky past, Sheen is thrilled to report that his ex-wife Brooke is doing great and their kids are thriving.

A FATHER'S LOVE: THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

Sheen's five children from his previous relationships are the light of his life. He gushed about his kids, Cassandra, Sami, Lola, Bob, and Max, saying they deserve better than to read about their parents' wild past. "They deserve a happy ending," he said with a smile.

As Sheen looks to the future, he's hopeful that he'll find love again. "I would absolutely welcome some type of companionship," he said with a wink. And we can't help but wonder who will be lucky enough to capture his heart next.

The two-part documentary series, aka Charlie Sheen, is available now on Netflix, and trust us when we say it's worth watching - if only for the sheer drama and entertainment value alone!