Sami Sheen recently revealed that she had no idea that she played a crucial role in her father, Charlie Sheen’s journey to sobriety. This revelation follows the launch of his latest documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, which premiered on Netflix this week.
In the documentary and his memoir, The Book of Sheen, Charlie, aged 60, shared that a conversation with his eldest daughter led him to make the decision to quit alcohol and drugs for good. He recounted an incident in 2017 when, after drinking three spiked coffees, he had to ask a friend to pick up Sami from an appointment.
Charlie explained that Sami’s silent reaction made him realize the impact of his actions on her, prompting him to make a commitment to sobriety. Reflecting on the moment, he recalled how Sami’s unspoken thoughts resonated with him, pushing him to change his ways.
Although Sami, now a 21-year-old OnlyFans model, is no longer in contact with her father, she expressed her surprise at being the driving force behind his decision to get clean. In a TikTok video, she appeared emotional while listening to melancholic music, admitting that she was unaware of her influence on his sobriety.
This revelation comes in the wake of Charlie’s admission that he was puzzled by Sami’s decision to cut off communication with him. Sami had previously disclosed that she ceased contact with her father after he failed to check on her following a medical procedure.
While speaking on Good Morning America, Charlie expressed his optimism about reconciling with Sami, emphasizing the value of their shared history. He disclosed that his relationships with his other children, including Lola and twins Max and Bob with Denise Richards, have strengthened since he embraced sobriety.
Having quit drugs in 2015, the same year he disclosed his HIV diagnosis, Charlie has remained sober since giving up alcohol in 2017. This year marks his eighth year of sobriety, a milestone he celebrated reflecting on the positive changes in his life.
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