Full Breakdown
Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer Remain Estranged After 2025 Documentary
4/26/2026, 12:40:38 PM
Current Relationship Status
Charlie Sheen told People at a For Your Consideration event on April 22 that he has not spoken to Jon Cryer since the 2025 documentary *aka Charlie Sheen* and that, despite repeatedly intending to call, he never does because he does not want to bother people. He said he believes Cryer would be receptive and described him as “lovely” and “talented.” Jon Cryer, speaking on *Club Random With Bill Maher* in the summer, said the two “do not have a current relationship” and confirmed they have not been in contact.
Background
Sheen and Cryer co-starred on *Two and a Half Men* from its 2003 debut until Sheen’s 2011 dismissal, which followed a public dispute in which Sheen criticized Cryer during a personal crisis. The show continued without Sheen for several seasons. In 2025 director Andrew F. Renzi released the documentary *aka Charlie Sheen*, featuring Cryer among other figures from Sheen’s past.
Official Statements & Responses
In the People interview, Sheen explained that he has not directly reached out to Cryer, that he wrote a note after viewing the film but may have used an incorrect phone number, and that he appreciates the documentary participants for “stepping up” rather than refusing to discuss the past. Cryer’s comments on *Bill Maher* clarified that he and Sheen have no ongoing relationship, expressed goodwill toward Sheen’s sobriety, and noted they share mutual friends.
Criticism & Opposition
Cryer’s statement that “we don’t have a relationship anymore” serves as a direct counterpoint to Sheen’s expressed willingness to reconnect. He linked the lingering distance to the fallout after Sheen’s 2011 firing and the public remarks that followed, indicating that past grievances remain unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Every time this comes up, I say I'm going to (reach out to him) and I never do.” — Charlie Sheen
- “I don’t like to bother people. But I think Jon would be open to that,” — Charlie Sheen
- “Jon’s a lovely man and a very talented guy.” — Charlie Sheen
- “Jon's not here tonight, is he? No, he's a little grudgy like a decade and a half later. I'm like, 'Dude, what the f***? I got over it. What are we doing, Jon?'” — Charlie Sheen
- “I wish him the best. We have some mutual friends still, and I’ve heard he’s been sober for a while, which is great to hear.” — Jon Cryer
What’s Next
Sheen said he may eventually contact Cryer, but no concrete plan has been announced. Cryer has not indicated any intention to respond, and no further public engagements have been scheduled. The documentary remains the most recent public touchpoint for the former co-stars.
