Reports in Dublin claim Irish actor Colin Farrell is trying to help ‘Two And A Half Men’ star Charlie Sheen sort out his troubled life.
Friends of former Hollywood hell-raiser Farrell have told the Sunday Independent how the reformed bad boy has made saving Sheen his personal mission.
Farrell, currently preparing for the remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie 'Total Recall' and reported to be dating singer Rihanna, is said to have called to Sheen’s home and spent the day talking through the actor’s well-publicized problems.
A close friend of Farrell’s told the Sunday Independent: “Colin called up to Charlie’s house unannounced and said he wanted to help him. It came out of the blue.
“He’s really worried about him. He can see what is happening to him so clearly because of the problems Colin went through himself.
“He knows that it’s a slippery slope and it’s a very hard place to get out of if you don’t have the right people around.
“Colin feels a responsibility since he got his life back on track to make a difference and to help someone else.
“He has a good heart and seeing Charlie’s decline so publicly on TV every day is really getting to him. It sickens him how people are getting entertainment out of it. He knows that Charlie needs help, and fast.
“Colin has been to that dark place himself and he knew the last thing someone would do when they have a serious addiction is actively ask for help. It was never going to happen.
“So he went over and they spent a day together and Charlie was surprisingly open to Colin’s advice. Col just spent the day making them coffee and chatting things over.
“He went through everything he has been through and tried to get the message across that there is another way of living your life; that it doesn’t have to be like that.”
Now sober, the 34-year-old Farrell has offered to help Sheen find the help he needs after his very public sacking from the hit 'Two And A Half Men' show.
The Sunday Independent source added: “Colin has been clean for so long now he is the perfect example to Charlie of how you can completely turn your life around.
“He has no intention of giving up on him yet and he is offering ongoing support, telling him the names and places of professionals that have helped him.
“He knows Charlie is not going to realize it over night, but he thinks he can get him there in the long run. Getting him to admit he has a problem and go to rehab will be the very first step and Colin isn’t going to rest until he sets Charlie on the road to recovery.
“He knows too though that Charlie has to want to help himself.”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.babajack | Mar 14, 2011, 04:44 PM EDT
Colin realized his problem and over came it . Charlie Sheen does not truly realize it yet and cannot overcome it until he does.
CarolMaske | Mar 14, 2011, 04:18 PM EDT
Charlie Sheen is dumb like a fox. He got out of his contract, didn't he? And, without lawyers! Go Charlie!
shrinnkie246 | Mar 14, 2011, 12:09 PM EDT
To forflann: You know absolutely nothing about my life, so let's not get too carried away here. The very sad fact is that CS is mentally ill and needs professional help. He does not need Colin Farrell or any of the other troubled souls in Hollywood. As I stated previously most of the celebrities in Hollywood, both male and female, do not handle fame and fortune very well ie. Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, etc. the list is long. In Charlie's case his family have tried to intervene in the past, but it doesn't seem to have worked out. Poor Charlie, poor rich Charlie, he' s turned into a joke and doesn't seem to realise that the party is over for him.
forflann | Mar 13, 2011, 11:51 PM EDT
Shrinnkie, yes I'm glad I'm a bleeding heart, it's so much better than having no heart at all! I think it's wonderful you have a good life now, but sometime in the past, I think, when you needed kindness and a helping hand you didn't get one, and that colours your point of view.
OurselvesAlone | Mar 13, 2011, 11:19 PM EDT
BTW, "reports in Dublin" generally constitutes the rumor mill generated by PR hacks' imaginative press releases. Another shining example of the subterranean journalistic standards of IC. Go on "Da NOD!".
OurselvesAlone | Mar 13, 2011, 11:16 PM EDT
The official sign that it is "over and done with" for Charlie Sheen is when a quasi-knacker like Colin Farrell arrives to "help him" much as 3 weeks ago when the Reverend Jesse Jackson showed up in Dublin to offer his counsel on the current economic crisis. The Rev didn't limit his comments to the bank/bondholder bailout, though; he was COMPELLED to speak out on behalf of the "traveler community", the abrogation of their civil rights and a appeal for social justice on behalf. I KID YOU NOT, you can't make this shite up! Clearly, he must have gotten a copy of Mary Bourke Robinson's talking points used when she did the rubber chicken circuit. Ah yes, life's rich pageant, it does not get any better than this.
LMHayes | Mar 13, 2011, 11:06 PM EDT
CS's publice meltdown needs to be addressed both my professionals and by people who have been there...but before any of that can happen Mr Sheen has to see he has a problem...Does he know that yet? I hope this plays out in a good way however, he has a family, he has children and they are the ones who suffer his madness....
sirpeter | Mar 13, 2011, 10:30 PM EDT
Why do some people show less sympathy to a person with millions, then a person who has nothing. Pain is pain. I think it's hard to enjoy life with or without money when you are in pain.
shrinnkie246 | Mar 13, 2011, 09:38 PM EDT
Judy Stinger - so you think it is sickening how the press and "so called" entertainment shows are playing on the tragedy of what's happening to Charlie Sheen. Well, these TV shows would have nothing to air if it wasn't for Sheen himself getting in front of a camera and giving the press so much to work with. I wouldn't cry over this looser, he was making $2 million PER EPISODE on his TV show and it has just been reported on TV that his CHARLIE SHEEN SHOW was sold out in Chicago within 20 minutes. Does this sound to you that this guy is suffering? Poor, poor Charley Sheen.
shrinnkie246 | Mar 13, 2011, 09:29 PM EDT
Yes forflann, you bleeding heart, my life is just fine partly because I don't hang with wackos. If you "don't notice any one else offering help of any kind to Sheen" as you say, well surely that must tell you something. It will take a lot more that Colin Farrell to help Charlie Sheen.
jerryoneill | Mar 13, 2011, 09:09 PM EDT
one day at a time brother
fedupirish | Mar 13, 2011, 08:07 PM EDT
Assuming Colin is sincere, and we have no reason to think otherwise, it is nice to see someone trying to help out his fellow man, who is obviously going downhill fast. Colin has had his own problems in the past, perhaps the wisdom/experience he has acquired during his wild times may help. No substitute for experience. He may be the one to finally get him to listen.
forflann | Mar 13, 2011, 06:44 PM EDT
shrinnkie: You seem to be a person in whom the milk of human kindness has soured. I don't notice any one else offering help of any kind to Sheen. I'm sure your life is perfect in every way making you the model of what everyone wishes their life to be.
shrinnkie246 | Mar 13, 2011, 06:28 PM EDT
What a laugh. Here's one nut trying to help another nut. I think that most celebrities really don't handle fame and fortune very well and here are two good examples that don't. Farrell should let the professionals handle Sheen, stay out of it and look after his own troubles. I take it he is no longer with the second mother(what's-her-name, the mermaid) of his son. Thanks for the laugh Cathal. That was a good one I must say.
JudyStinger | Mar 13, 2011, 06:12 PM EDT
God bless Colin. I think it is sickening how the press and "so called" entertainment shows are playing on the tragedy of what's happening to Charlie Sheen. He has problems (big ones) and no one disputes that. What ever happened to human kindness. We should be praying for this poor soul and not demeaning and ridiculing him. God forbid a million times over-but how would these people, who are literally trashing Charlie, feel if something did happened to him or would that just be news as usual. The studios that fired Charlie had nothing to say all those years when they were making big money off of him - and now they're outraged??????? Why didn't they help him. Lots of people have a lot to answer for in all of this and not just poor Charlie Sheen.
seamusmac | Mar 13, 2011, 05:08 PM EDT
These poor millionaires break my heart.
nicgearailt | Mar 13, 2011, 04:39 PM EDT
am thinking how nice it would be if Colin can get Charlie Sheen to agree to get the help he clearly needs . Sheen is on the road to nowhere with what's been televised. Saving Charlie from himself ..would be such an achievement. It makes no sense for this fellow to self destruct..but as most of us well know..it all comes down to the user recognising that he is in need of medical/psychological help. the brain controls everything...and when you abuse your brain cells...there are consequences for that brain's ability to function normally. Get help cHARLIE
lookbackkid | Mar 13, 2011, 04:26 PM EDT
As they say it takes one to know one. I'm starting to wonder if there is a weakness in the Celtic strain or is it just Hollywood. So many very talented performers seem to hit a brick wall in Hollywood. Is it the suits that are the bad guys or is it creativity and bean counters are like water and oil. It is unfortunate that art in this country has to be subjected before the book keeper. I do understand but it is still chilling. I do wish Charlie the best and he is the best but there is something askew in this senario. I only mention this as an outsider but you have to have more than a thick skin if you are anyway sensitive in Hollywood. I have been in the company of sucesful Hollywood types and you do have to tell some of them to go f--- themselves and you have to be able to back that up. IT's a jungle.
ballinsloegirl | Mar 13, 2011, 03:40 PM EDT
I hadn't realized that Colin had cleaned himself up and was nolonger acting like a self absorbed, entitled pig. Therefore, I'm sorry I said I wasn't proud of him whilst filling out the St Pat's survey. My apologies to you Colin - I wish you success in your desire to help Mr. Sheen - so troubled!
DaveyBoy | Mar 13, 2011, 03:26 PM EDT
Colin is a great actor and sucj a great guy. For him to stop what he is doing and run to help another person I would like to meet him personally and just chat with him
Searlit | Mar 13, 2011, 03:10 PM EDT
Good man, Colin.
forflann | Mar 13, 2011, 02:53 PM EDT
It doesn't surprise me that Colin would reach out to Charlie, as they live on the same road and are sort of neighbors. I think 50 [if on is to believe gossip tv news]squad- cars rolling to Charlie's mansion would make you think serious trouble was a-foot. The alledged guns in the house charge was probably a ploy by his soon to be ex to give her leverage. According to Gay Bryne's interview on "The Meaning Of Life" of Colin, he himself did not want to go to re-hab, until his family convinced to go. Also I don't think Colin would like to see Charlie go the way the way his friend Heath Ledger went.
gwen1980 | Mar 13, 2011, 02:44 PM EDT
its a good move by colins agent to get his name back in the media, especially with a new movie out. its all about publicity at the end of the day. all the falling celebs will be knocking on sheens door now
sonshine1949 | Mar 13, 2011, 01:19 PM EDT
It warms my heart to see the new Colin Farrell, especially since we share a common last name and possible heritage (still working on verifying that one). He was the "bad boy" for soooooo long. If Charlie follows in Colin's footsteps there is hope for him yet. My prayers are with you both.
CanadianPat | Mar 13, 2011, 11:53 AM EDT
Cillowen,Is that what happened to You?....As for Charlie, I hope he gets the help he needs ;and Cillowen ,a prayer or two won't do any harm and may do a great deal of good for him and you.
colkelley | Mar 13, 2011, 11:24 AM EDT
My compliments to Colin and I hope he can succeed. My questions has to be why Charlie's father and brother have not camped-out in court trying to get guardianship over Charlie so they can help him.
cillowen | Mar 13, 2011, 11:12 AM EDT
surrounded by too many of jesus' people will drive anyone crazy.
Irishphotograph | Mar 13, 2011, 10:29 AM EDT
Charlie needs Jesus...he has too much money..too much for 1 man..
caireland | Mar 13, 2011, 09:32 AM EDT
I hope Colin succeeds. It is so sad to watch Charlie Sheen self destruct right before our eyes and then just become a joke for late night shows. Happy to here many people have been quietly working to get him help. Good Luck, Colin!
eileenkny | Mar 13, 2011, 09:32 AM EDT
Charlie Sheen has to want to be saved and right now he doesn't feel like he needs help. We can only hope he admits it before he's found dead by one of his sycophants.
Kate008 | Mar 13, 2011, 09:21 AM EDT
Charlie Sheen - Carlos Estevez - has not hit bottom yet. He is surrounding himself with "yes" men who will do whatever he wants, not people who will confront him about his erratic behavior. I just hope that hitting bottom won't be one of his "yes" men finding him dead some day like so many other celebrities.