Brooke Mueller Reflects on Marriage in Netflix’s “aka Charlie Sheen”

BROOKE MUELLER OPENS UP Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife, shared candid insights about their tumultuous marriage and her ongoing recovery in Netflix’s two-part documentary “aka Charlie Sheen,” which premiered Sept. 10.

Nut Graf Mueller’s unexpected appearance in the documentary offers a fresh perspective on her relationship with Sheen, her personal struggles with addiction, and her journey toward sobriety-underscoring the relevance of her story amid growing public interest in addiction narratives.

Brutal Honesty on Marriage

  • Mueller revealed she once “quickly recanted” assault allegations against Sheen to protect him from jail time, admitting she was “incredibly messed up on serious drugs” during their marriage.
  • She described the influence of their addictions: “He could shut it off and sleep. I’d sneak out to Skid Row,” highlighting how they enabled each other’s destructive behaviors.

Struggles and Support

  • The 48-year-old spoke openly about her relapse in 2023 after six years of sobriety, crediting Sheen as her “first call for help” thanks to their shared understanding of addiction.
  • Sheen reciprocated, praising Mueller’s progress: “Her recovery timeline is different from mine, but she’s working hard,” demonstrating mutual respect despite their past.

Co-Parenting and Custody

  • Mueller and Sheen, parents to 16-year-old twins Bob and Max, maintain an amicable co-parenting arrangement. “We share custody without attorneys,” Mueller noted, expressing gratitude for their modern family dynamic.
  • In the documentary, their son Bob revealed he recently moved in with his father but emphasized, “When Mom’s sober, she’s wonderful. As long as she stays sober, I’m content.”

Continued Journey

  • Mueller’s appearance marks her first major public commentary in years and underscores the documentary’s broader message about accountability and recovery.
  • As public fascination with celebrity addiction stories grows, Mueller’s transparency offers both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope for those confronting similar battles.