In a move that has delighted fans of the iconic noughties sitcom, Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer have officially ended their years-long feud, reuniting for an emotional and candid conversation.
The reconciliation took place on Cryer's podcast, Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, where the former co-stars discussed their tumultuous past and the infamous events that led to Sheen's dramatic exit from Two and a Half Men in 2011.
Burying the Hatchet
For over a decade, the relationship between the two actors has been a subject of intense media speculation. The feud began when Sheen was fired from the hit CBS show after a series of public meltdowns and vicious comments aimed at creator Chuck Lorre and his co-star Cryer.
During the podcast, Sheen offered a heartfelt apology for his past behaviour, specifically addressing the pain he caused Cryer. "I think I was in a different headspace back then," Sheen reflected. "I've had a lot of time to reflect, and I deeply regret the things I said."
A Public and Painful Split
The fallout was one of Hollywood's most public and acrimonious splits. Sheen's character, Charlie Harper, was famously killed off in the show's ninth season, and Ashton Kutcher was brought in to replace him. The show continued for several more seasons but never quite recaptured its original magic.
Cryer, who played the hapless Alan Harper, admitted on the podcast that the entire experience was deeply painful. "It was a tough time for everyone involved," he confessed. "We were a family, and it felt like a very public, very messy divorce."
Looking to the Future
Now, with the air cleared, the conversation naturally turned to the possibility of a Two and a Half Men revival. While neither actor confirmed any concrete plans, the door was left tantalisingly open.
"Never say never in this business," Sheen remarked, with Cryer adding, "It would be fascinating to see where those characters are today." The mere suggestion is sure to set fan forums alight with speculation.
This reunion marks a significant and warm-hearted conclusion to one of television's most notorious behind-the-scenes dramas, proving that even in Hollywood, time can heal old wounds.
