Charlie Sheen Won Full Custody of His 2 Teen Daughters Who Lived with Their Mom in Her ‘Hell House’

One of Hollywood's most prolific bad boys, Charlie Sheen, became the center of attention following his messy divorce from his wife, Denise Richards, with whom he shared his daughters.

Charlie Sheen is arguably one of the biggest stars to have graced the movie industry during the tail end of the last century. Sheen's sense of humor and bad-boy antics made him a fan favorite in his early years as an actor.

However, Sheen was not only an interesting character on the screen; his life away from the camera was even more dramatic. The actor was never far from the chaos, and his personal crisis sometimes hampered his glowing talent.

Sheen has been at the center of some of Hollywood's most intriguing love stories despite his infamous reputation. However, they all ended acrimoniously. The actor was once in a relationship with actress Kelly Preston, but things ended after reports emerged that Sheen had shot her.

The actor severally denied such allegations, and all seemed to be rosy for the "Two and a Half Men" star when he walked down the aisle with Denise Richards. However, their marriage proved to be a disaster.

Their divorce proved more popular than their marriage, as it was on every news page and blog. Richards said she never expected their split to garner as much attention as it did.

However, the divorce had more effect on Richards's career. The actress said in an interview that she struggled to land roles after her split from the "Young Guns" star.

Meeting Charlie Sheen

Richards's career kicked off in Hollywood in 1997 with the film "Starship Troopers." She co-starred in "Wild Things" with Neve Campbell and Kevin Bacon a year later.

She became a household name when she starred as a Bond girl alongside Pierce Brosnan in the 1999 James Bond film "The World Is Not Enough." Richards first met Sheen during this period of her career boom.

The former couple met in 2000 on "Good Advice." However, a relationship blossomed between the pair in 2001 after she featured in Sheen's "Spin City."

The couple tied the knot in 2002, and two years later, their daughter, Sam, was born. Sheen was already a father to his daughter, Cassandra, from a previous relationship.

Their wedding day was one of the most colorful days of their relationship. The occasion was a private Catholic ceremony witnessed by family members, including Sheen's father, Martin Sheen. It was held at the Los Angeles home of Gary David Goldberg, the creator of Sheen's TV show, "Spin City."

Sheen wore a two-button tuxedo jacket made by Giorgio Armani, while the bride donned a white satin gown with a plunging back and a crystal beaded jacket. The union was a second experience for Sheen and Richards's first taste of marriage.

In an interview with Piers Morgan, Richards said Sheen's strength and humility in overcoming his addiction were what attracted her to him. According to her, the actor was becoming a different person when they met.

A Bitter Battle

Sheen and Richards's romance came to a shocking halt in 2006 after the former Bond girl filed for divorce. At the time, Richards was six months pregnant with their second daughter, Lola.

After their split, the newspapers were flooded with drama, as the two couldn't stop hurling verbal jabs at each other. Richards accused Sheen of a series of abusive acts, while Sheen attempted to defend himself by calling her derogatory names.

Their divorce was not a pleasant experience, and this tense situation would last for years. Sheen would continue to make derogatory remarks about his wife online, and Richards, by all accounts, would respond quietly.

Richards filed a one-million-dollar lawsuit against Sheen in 2016, bringing the situation to a climax. She said he had unjustly evicted her and her children, and he had written threatening letters to the girls about her. These claims, however, did not stop Sheen and his lawyer from criticizing the actress.

According to legal records, Sheen asked Richards and her daughters to relocate into a home he had acquired next to him, promising that they would not be evicted if they did.

Richards admitted that she hesitantly consented to move into the Mulholland Estates mansion in Beverly Hills. However, Sheen's behavior toward her and the kids, Sam and Lola, got increasingly unstable after the move.

The actress was awarded physical and legal custody of their two daughters, which gave her power over several decisions regarding their children, including where they went to school and any medical decisions.

Although Sheen had surrendered custody, he still got visitation rights and paid child support. But years down the line, the 58-year-old fought to have full responsibility over his daughters.

No More Child Support

Sheen petitioned a court order to stop all child support payments for years. However, in 2021, the actor got his wish after a court ordered him to pay "zero" in child support fees. The actor said his children were living with him, and he had 100% custody of his teenagers.

The ruling came a month after Sam, the estranged couple's child, claimed living with her mother was horrible. The post. which has since been deleted, reportedly showed Lola stating how relieved she was to have moved out of her mother's "hell house."

The then 17-year-old reportedly shared that she was "trapped" and would go days without "eating or sleeping" and dealt with immense depression. Sam and her mother faced difficulties in the relationship, but they are said to be closer than ever.

Richards helped her daughter find her own place and assisted with decorating and making it feel like a home for her. "Denise really wants to keep her girls close to her. She doesn't want to push them away," remarked a close source.

Sheen’s Family

Despite having a rough reputation, Sheen is a soft father and has a close relationship with his daughters. The actor's children proudly wear the badge "daddy's girls" as they enjoy bonding with their famous dad.

A source close to the family told HollywoodLife, "As the girls were growing up, Charlie always did his best to clear his schedule to attend their activities like their horse shows and school meetings."

The source said the actor never wanted a lousy relationship with Richards, as he tried to ensure his separated family enjoyed a peaceful and amicable relationship.

Sheen and Richards have now reconnected, which Richards says she is grateful for. Richards admitted to feeling guilty about not trying hard enough to save her relationship, but once she worked things out with Sheen, she knew she could tell her daughters she tried. She also admitted that she and Sheen are now in a "good place."

Life After Divorce

Both Sheen and Richards moved on quickly from their divorce and lived different lives. Sheen has been married three times. His first marriage was to Donna Peele from 1995 to 1996. He later married Richards from 2002 to 2006 and Brooke Mueller from 2008 to 2011.

However, since his third marriage, the actor decided to remain single. Sheen changed that with her current girlfriend, Julia Stambler, but marriage is not in his plans anymore.

Richards, like Sheen, found love years after their divorce. The actress married Aaron Phypers in 2018, and since then, they have remained a couple. However, the custody battle with Sheen has often been a source of concern.

Sources close to the couple mentioned that Phypers was unhappy over Sheen's constant dragging of his wife and gimmicks. Lola, Sheen's youngest daughter with Richards, spends some time with her mom, but sources confirmed that the children all love to spend time with Sheen.

Sheen's Daughters Lives Today

Lola and Sam are now grown teenagers. Sam is 19 and was recently spotted leaving a restaurant with her boyfriend. The two were holding hands and showed fashion to their private dinner.

Sam wore a short, pale pink dress that showed off her figure. She let down her platinum blonde hair and paired the look with platform black heels. Her boyfriend wore a black shirt with white pants.

Since turning 18, Sam has opened an Only Fans account. Her father has raised his concerns about it, stating that he did not condone it. However, he realized that he did not have control over it.

Richards also clarified that Sam was 18 and old enough to make her own decisions, so all she can do as a parent is guide her and trust her daughter's intentions.

Lola also turned 18, and her mother shared pictures from their holiday. Richards was shocked that her youngest had reached this adult age but was proud of the woman her daughter had become.