Inside Charlie Sheen's Sober Confessions: Hollywood Reckoning

Charlie Sheen's Explosive Comeback: The Bad Boy of Hollywood Bares It All

Get ready for a wild ride as Charlie Sheen, the self-proclaimed "tabloid black hole," prepares to turn 60 and marks nearly eight years of sobriety with a new book and documentary that promises to leave no stone unturned. In a two-part docuseries aptly titled aka Charlie Sheen, premiering September 10 on Netflix, the former Hollywood bad boy dishes out the dirt on his tumultuous past in a candid and often emotional interview.

The trailer for the docu-series has been released, giving us a sneak peek into the shocking revelations that will leave fans speechless. With a hint of vulnerability, Charlie confesses, "When you got a lot of shame about a lot of stuff... Shame is suffocating." The words are laced with pain and regret as he recounts his struggles with addiction, which nearly destroyed his life and relationships.

"I lit the fuse, you know, and my life turns into everything it wasn't supposed to be," Charlie reflects on the devastating consequences of his actions. For years, the world watched in awe (or horror) as Charlie's addiction ravaged his career, leaving him fired from his lucrative gig on CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, where he was earning an astonishing $1.8 million per episode.

The docu-series features a slew of familiar faces, including his childhood pal Sean Penn, who recalls Charlie's early days of experimenting with "everything." The infamous Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss also makes an appearance, calling out Charlie for testifying against her and sending her to jail. Ouch!

In a jaw-dropping moment, Charlie breaks down while discussing the pain he caused his father, Martin Sheen. "I really hurt the people I love," he says, tears streaming down his face. It's clear that this is not just a documentary about his past; it's a journey of redemption and forgiveness.

Charlie's 20-year-old daughter Lola Sheen, a conservative Christian, opens up about her father's addiction, saying, "You can't really have a relationship with someone going through addiction." Her words are a poignant reminder of the devastating impact Charlie's actions had on those closest to him.

The docu-series also features an interview with Marco, Charlie's former drug dealer, who shockingly claims that Charlie was smoking seven-gram crack cocaine rocks. Yes, you read that right – SEVEN-GRAM ROCKS!

But what about his ex-wives? Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller both appear in the docu-series, offering their perspectives on Charlie's behavior during their marriages. And then there's Chuck Lorre, the showrunner who famously fired Charlie from Two and a Half Men after three rehab stints in 12 months.

The most surprising omission from the docu-series is Charlie's estranged daughter Sami Sheen, 21, and his eldest brother Emilio Estévez. Could this be a hint at the deep-seated family dynamics that have been brewing for years?

One topic noticeably absent from the preview is Charlie's HIV diagnosis in 2012 and the allegations of rape against Lucas co-star Corey Haim when he was just 13. We can only assume that these painful subjects will be addressed in more detail within the documentary.

To coincide with the release of aka Charlie Sheen, Gallery Books will publish Charlie's memoir, The Book of Sheen: A Memoir, on September 9. The 368-page literary debut promises to offer a candid look into Charlie's life, from his childhood days growing up in Malibu to his tumultuous rise to fame and subsequent struggles with addiction.

To celebrate the release of his book, Charlie will embark on a five-date book tour, kicking off at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan on September 8. Will he reveal more secrets about his past? Only time (and the docu-series) will tell.

Throughout his illustrious career, Charlie has starred in iconic films like Platoon, Wall Street, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Hot Shots!. He even replaced Michael J. Fox as the star of ABC's Spin City in 2000 and co-starred with Chris Tucker in the FX series Anger Management from 2012-2014.

But what about his recent acting endeavors? Charlie came out of retirement to guest star in three episodes of HBO Max's sports comedy Bookie, a thinly veiled version of himself. Could this be a sign that he's ready for more?

Get ready for a wild ride, folks! With aka Charlie Sheen and The Book of Sheen: A Memoir, we're about to dive headfirst into the most explosive celebrity memoir of the year.

Sources:

• aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix docu-series)
• The Book of Sheen: A Memoir (Gallery Books)
• Scholarynote.com