Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer had a deep-rooted relationship based not only on their time on the set of Two And A Half Men, but off-set as well. The two were very close for quite some time, but their relationship broke down in front of the world when Charlie Sheen started to self destruct and lose control over his life.
These two incredible actors had a bond that was genuine and long-lasting, and it was visible to anyone around them. Very much like a brotherhood, the two bounced off of one another's energy and as time went on & things in Sheen's life started to slip, Cryer stood in his corner and made every attempt to assist him through his challenges.
Things aren't always as they seem on TV– let's take a look at the real relationship and dynamics between Cryer and Sheen...
15 They Were So Close, Sheen Hid Personal Items In Cryer's Trailer
These two were undeniably close friends. Their friendship leaked past the confines of work and Cryer and Sheen had a social relationship that they both enjoyed. The trust level was high– so high, in fact– that when Denise Richards came to visit her husband on set one day, Sheen ran to Cryer's trailer asking him to stash a bag for him. It was full of "adult books."
14 Chuck Lorre Tried To Get Jon Cryer To Talk Sense Into Sheen
Cryer seemed to be the voice of reason throughout the duration of his friendship with Sheen. So much so in fact, that Lorre appealed to him for assistance from time to time. When Sheen's performance started to visibly decline on the show, Lorre made an appeal to Cryer to see if he could lend a hand in getting his pal back on track.
13 Cryer Would Reach Out Only For Sheen To Make Jokes
In his book of revelations titled So That Happened: A Memoir Cryer depicts many instances in which he reached out to Sheen in moments of publicly broadcasted issues. The media would be blasting something that Charlie did, and Cryer would reach out. In one instance, he was just released from jail. Each time Cryer would send a text of concern, offering aid, Sheen would crack a joke and wave off the efforts.
12 Cryer Was Often The Voice Of Reason, Getting Sheen To Calibrate
According to People, there were moments of awkwardness when Sheen's clarity on life began to dwindle. Cryer recalls an instance in which Sheen couldn't complete his lines, or move around on set, so he held onto the side of the couch in clear mental and physical distress. Cryer would often nudge him, encourage him to focus, and help him run through his lines. Shockingly, Sheen would snap back to life and execute his lines flawlessly.
11 Cryer Truly Misses Sheen's Friendship
It's clear that Cryer valued his relationship with Sheen. The two shared a real bond which he truly appreciated, and it's evident that this is not how he anticipated or wished for their friendship to conclude. During an interview with People, Cryer retold many times they shared and memories they created. He looked back at his time with Sheen fondly and seems saddened by the outcome of his situation.
10 Cryer Saw Sheen Self Destruct On Set, And Wishes For His Health & Sobriety
In a true display of affection and concern, Cryer says to ET "I'd love to have him back in my life," as he goes on to express concern for Sheen's overall health. He discusses many instances in which Sheen was barely coherent and was visibly looking ill during his time on set. Sheen's self destruction on set affected everything from the production of the show, to the people's lives that he touched with his troubling behavior.
9 Cryer Describes His Bond With Sheen As "Great Camaraderie"
Despite being the subject of his insults during the height of Sheen's breakdown, Cryer maintains his stories of friendship with Sheen, and speaks of better times. He has stopped short of lashing out or saying anything spiteful about his friend and co-star. In fact, during an interview with ET he revealed his true emotions when he said; "while there was 'great camaraderie' on set, there was also some chaos."
8 Sheen Introduced Chaos Into Cryer's Life
In spite of being put through a lot of stress and unnecessary pressure resulting from Sheen's slow demise both on and off the set of the show, Cryer seemed authentically invested in bettering Sheen's life. Eventually, that became too much to handle and he had to retract. He told People; “It’s kind of a roller coaster when you have Charlie in your life and I just haven’t decided to get back on that roller coaster,” he said.
7 Cryer Concealed A Lot Of Disturbing Things About Sheen
As any true friend would do, Cryer retells many instances in which he concealed a lot of disturbing things he knew about Sheen, in order to protect his reputation and job. Among the most disturbing things he concealed were the inappropriate images that Sheen would show him on his phone. He would take photos of women's body parts– certain and specific body parts- after being with them. Cryer wasn't impressed, but he kept it to himself.
6 Cryer And Sheen Once Dated The Same Woman– Much To Cryer's Dismay!
Well, that's not awkward or anything! After his divorce, Cryer started dating a woman, and she came to visit him on set. After bumping into one another in the hallway, Sheen revealed that he had dated her in the past. According to Vulture, that was the fastest conclusion of any of Cryer's relationships. He was quickly done with that relationship!
