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Emilio Estevez Recalls Martin Sheen's Wild 'Apocalypse Now' Meltdown

4/19/2025

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Emilio Estevez opened up on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, sharing wild behind-the-scenes tales of his father, Martin Sheen, during the filming of "Apocalypse Now." Estevez vividly recalled the chaos of Sheen's birthday meltdown, which spiraled into public drunkenness and even saw him sprinting naked into the jungle, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.

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Emilio Estevez opened up on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, sharing wild behind-the-scenes tales of his father, Martin Sheen, during the filming of "Apocalypse Now." Estevez vividly recalled the chaos of Sheen's birthday meltdown, which spiraled into public drunkenness and even saw him sprinting naked into the jungle, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.