Charlie Sheen once commanded nearly $2 million per episode. This was for his role in the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men. He was the highest-paid actor on television.
During his career’s height, Sheen’s net worth reached an astonishing $150 million. His real estate holdings were also extensive.
Today, that fortune has greatly shrunk. The Golden Globe winner’s wealth is now around $3 million.
The Wall Street actor was so broke at one point. He lived in his parents’ guesthouse.
Two and a Half Men royalties
Sheen left Two and a Half Men in 2011. He made disparaging remarks about the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre.
Even after his firing, he received $100 million in show royalties. However, this money did not last. He sold his rights for $27 million in 2016.
Anger Management deal
Sheen returned to TV in 2012. He starred in Anger Management.
He negotiated a special deal for the show. He got 30 percent ownership of syndication rights. This was much higher than the usual 1-3 percent. He accepted a lower per-episode payment for this.
He stood to make millions from syndication. This depended on the show’s success.
Unfortunately, the show had low ratings. Syndication demand was weak. By 2016, Sheen had received no payments. The show ended after 100 episodes.
How Charlie Sheen lost his money
Sheen spent most of his fortune. This included expensive legal fees. He also paid child and spousal support. His lifestyle was very costly.
The Hollywood star also spent millions on drugs and escorts.
In a 2016 court filing, Sheen reported $12 million in debts. Mortgages made up a large part of this.
His monthly income dropped significantly. It went from $600,000 down to about $167,000. His medical bills were around $25,000 monthly.
He stated he paid $10 million to settle blackmailers. They threatened to reveal his HIV status. He paid this over four years.
Child and spousal support payments
Before September 2016, Sheen paid $110,000 monthly.