Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Sheen: My mom is Jewish, so I'm Jewish

The Charlie Sheen saga continued on Friday with a new interview with Access Hollywood Live.

After a whirlwind week filled with more media rants, the removal of his twin boys from his home on Tuesday and a temporary restraining order from estranged wife Brooke Mueller (also Tuesday), Sheen called in to Access Hollywood Live on Friday morning to put accusations of anti-Semitism to rest as he revealed that he himself is Jewish, and to dish on his plans to travel to Haiti with his pal Sean Penn.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: From Bad Boy To Oscar Winner: Sean Penn Over The Years

Don't miss these Entertainment stories 7 ideas for saving 'Two and a Half Men' Those massive Charlie bucks would go a long way in securing top talent that would allow the show to continue. Here are seven directions producers could go to save the show.

Parachute pants for all! '80s movies cliches Lucky 13: 'American Idol' reveals its finalists Rockers turn down the volume for reality TV Mike Huckabee slams Portman for pregnancy

“My mom is Jewish. Here’s where it gets confusing — we don’t know who her father was,” Charlie told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover during the phone interview on Friday’s show. “But she is, in fact, Jewish. So, I guess that would make me Jewish, and my children Jewish. And Brooke [Mueller], my ex-wife is Jewish. So, I guess I should’ve rolled all that out too.”

Sheen claims 'Two and a Half Men' coming back

“You’re getting accused of anti-Semitic remarks — you might want to say, ‘By the way, I’m Jewish!’” Bush told Sheen.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Hot Shots Of The Stars Helping Out At The ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Telethon

“I know, I know — stupid me,” Sheen replied. “I just got caught sleeping. Caught napping. Which is rare for me. Anywho... But, I’m proud of it. There you have it.”

The “Two and a Half Men” star also confirmed that he plans to travel to Haiti next week with friend and fellow actor Sean Penn.

Story: 7 ideas for saving 'Two and a Half Men'

“We’re going to do a couple things first and then it looks like we’re heading down [to Haiti],” Sheen told Bush and Hoover of his plans to visit the earthquake-ravaged nation with the Oscar winning actor. “And I’m excited as hell because, you know, if I can bring the attention of the world down there, then clearly this tsunami keeps cresting.”

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Celebs Who Give Back

Penn founded the J/P Haitian Relief Organization immediately following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti and frequently visits the struggling country to continue his charity work. The former “Milk” star recently weighed in regarding the Sheen saga in an interview for the April issue of GQ, offering his support for the embattled actor.

“When you divorce the moral judgments, which I prefer to do, I see a guy who has a clearer view of the nature of the world around him than is sometimes comfortable to have,” Penn reportedly told the mag of Sheen’s recent behavior. “Those are the sort of people who have a tendency to find altered states.

Sean Penn thanks Venezuela's Chavez for Haiti aid Sheen hosts 'winning' news webcast 'Slumdog' star loses home in huge Mumbai fire Parachute pants for all! '80s movies cliches

VIEW THE PHOTOS: ‘Two And A Half Men’ Star Charlie Sheen

“But [Charlie] is a very ironic character,” Penn continued. “He’s got pretension in the crosshairs of his wit. I think to a large degree he’s saying, ‘Guys, we’re only going to be here once, so lighten the f--- up.’”

A source revealed the Haiti trip news to Access on Thursday evening — a claim Penn’s rep denied at the time. The rep was not immediately available for comment on Sheen’s new travel announcement when contacted by Access Hollywood on Friday.

William Shatner says Sheen isn't crazy

Copyright 2011 by NBC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


View the original article here

No comments:

Post a Comment