Did Charlie Sheen Just Come Out?

Charlie Sheen is dating a younger man outside Hollywood. The news follows his recent comments about past same-sex experiences in his memoir and Netflix documentary.

Charlie Sheen, 60, is reportedly dating a younger man outside the entertainment industry. The relationship, which friends describe as low‑key and grounding, arrives just weeks after Sheen publicly acknowledged past sexual encounters with men in his memoir The Book of Sheen and the Netflix two‑part documentary aka Charlie Sheen. Below, we separate what is confirmed from what is reported, and place the news in the context of Sheen’s relationship timeline.

Is Charlie Sheen Gay?

Short answer: Sheen has not publicly labelled his sexuality. In recent interviews tied to his memoir and documentary, he spoke for the first time about having had sex with men in the past and described being honest about it as “liberating.” He also joked that he had “flipped the menu over,” signalling an openness to experiences beyond his long‑public history of relationships with women. None of these comments included a specific identity label, and Sheen has not issued a statement identifying as gay, bi, or otherwise. For now, the only confirmed facts are that he has had same‑sex experiences and, per multiple reports, is currently dating a man.

Who Is Charlie Sheen’s Boyfriend?

Reports describe the partner as a “regular guy” with “nothing to do with the business,” younger than Sheen, and introduced through mutual friends in Malibu earlier this summer. Friends quoted in those reports say the dynamic is quiet and domestic: home‑cooked meals, old movies, and a preference for privacy over events. The relationship has been framed as private rather than secret, with sources saying Sheen isn’t hiding it so much as protecting it. As of publication, neither Sheen nor his partner has been named or photographed publicly together, and Sheen has not confirmed the relationship on the record.

Timeline: Charlie Sheen’s Relationships at a Glance

1995–1996 — Donna Peele. Sheen’s first marriage was brief; the couple wed in 1995 and divorced the following year.

2002–2006 — Denise Richards. Sheen married actor Denise Richards in 2002. They share two daughters. Richards filed for divorce in 2006; the pair now co‑parent amicably.

2008–2011 — Brooke Mueller. Sheen’s third marriage began in 2008. They welcomed twin sons before divorcing in 2011 amid Sheen’s very public spiral and exit from Two and a Half Men.

2014 — Engagement to Brett (Scottine) Rossi. A short‑lived engagement that ended before the wedding.

2015–2017 — Reset and sobriety. Sheen publicly disclosed he is HIV‑positive in 2015, then refocused on recovery and family. He has said he quit alcohol in 2017 and has maintained sobriety since.

2025 — Memoir, documentary, and a new relationship. In September, Sheen discussed prior sexual encounters with men for the first time while promoting The Book of Sheen and aka Charlie Sheen. In mid‑October, multiple outlets reported he is now romantically involved with a younger man outside the industry.

What Sheen Said in 2025: Memoir and Netflix Documentary

In The Book of Sheen and aka Charlie Sheen, the actor details his rise, collapse, and recovery, including years of addiction that overlapped with some of his same‑sex encounters. He describes speaking openly about those experiences as “liberating,” and acknowledges the fear and secrecy that surrounded them in the past, including episodes of extortion. He also reiterates that he has been sober since 2017 and is focused on a more measured life centred on parenting and work.

Is This a “Coming Out”?

That depends on how you define it. Sheen has shared two key facts on the record: that he has had sex with men, and that discussing it publicly now feels freeing. Separately, credible outlets have reported that he is dating a man. Sheen, however, has not adopted a public label nor made a formal “coming‑out” statement. In 2025, many public figures describe sexuality as fluid; some avoid labels altogether. Based on the record, it is most accurate to say Sheen has acknowledged same‑sex experiences and is, reportedly, in a relationship with a man.

Public and Media Response

Coverage has largely focused on the contrast between Sheen’s tabloid‑era “bad boy” image and his current, quieter personal life. Commentators note the shift from spectacle to privacy: rather than headlines and clubs, friends describe nights in, cooking, and classic films. Entertainment press has also connected the timing of the reports to Sheen’s renewed public candour in the memoir and documentary.

What We Can Say for Sure

• Sheen is 60 and nearly eight years sober, by his account.
• He has publicly acknowledged having sex with men in the past and has called owning that truth “liberating.”
• Multiple outlets report he is dating a younger man outside the industry; Sheen has not named or publicly appeared with the partner as of this writing.
• He has not publicly labelled his sexuality.

How This Fits Into Sheen’s Story

For decades, Sheen’s relationships with women defined his public narrative, from marriages to high‑profile breakups. The 2025 disclosures and reports mark a shift toward self‑described honesty and a more private, domestic routine. Whether or not he applies a label, the revelation here is interesting, and endearing. Who knew? I sure didn’t!