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Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller Marriage Profile

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Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller in Brentwood, California on May, 31, 2008

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Hopefully, the third time was the charm for Charlie Sheen but his arrest on domestic violence charges on Christmas Day 2009 and his erratic behavior made that impossible. Here's information on how Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller met, their wedding, divorce, and more.

News Updates:

12/03/2011: Aspen Colorado police arrested Brooke Mueller on charges of cocaine possession with intent to distribute and third degree assault. She posted an $11,000 bond and was released. Her court date was scheduled for December 19, 2011.

5/02/11: TMZ.com reported that the Sheen/Mueller divorce became final on May 2, 2011.

3/02/11: According to People.com Brooke Mueller stated in her request for a restraining order against Charlie Sheen, "I am very concerned that [Sheen] is currently insane. I am in great fear that he will find me and attack me and I am in great fear for the children's safety while in his care." The restraining order was granted and their twin boys were removed from his custody.

11/01/10: Citing irreconcilable differences and seeking joint custody of their children, Charlie Sheen filed for divorce from Brooke Mueller. Seeking sole custody of their twin sons and spousal support, Brooke also filed divorce papers. Charlie and Brooke are said to have a premarital agreement.

12/26/2009: After posting an $8,500 bond, Sheen was released at 7 p.m. on 12/25/2009. His next court date is scheduled for 2/8/2010. Charlie and Brooke are eventually headed for marriage counseling but are reportedly spending some time apart now.

12/25/2009: Charlie Sheen spent Christmas in jail in Aspen, Colorado after his arrest for domestic violence charges -- second-degree assault, menacing, and criminal mischief.

Born:

Charlie Sheen aka Carlos Irwin Estevez: September 3, 1965 in New York City, New York.

Brooke Jaye Mueller: August 19, 1977 in Palm Beach, Florida.

How Charlie and Brooke Met:

Brooke and Charlie met when they were introduced to one another by Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart in 2006. Charlie proposed to Brooke on a Costa Rican beach with a $500,000 platinum, 11-carat yellow diamond engagement ring that was custom designed by jeweler Lord Alon Barak. Brooke and Charlie announced their engagement in July 2007.

Wedding Date:

On May 30, 2008, in Los Angeles, Brooke (age 30) and Charlie (age 42) were married with nearly 60 guests in attendance. Brooke wore a Reem Acra gown and Charlie wore a dark suit.

The wedding reception was kept simple. Guests enjoyed a white wedding cake decorated with birds, hors d'oeurves, a three-course meal, and listened to a rock band.

The couple honeymooned in Costa Rica.

Children:

Brooke and Charlie have twin sons.
  • Max Sheen: Born March 2009.
  • Bob Sheen: Born March 2009.
Charlie has three daughters.
  • Cassandra Jade Estevez: Born in 1985. Her mother is Paula Profitt, Charlie's high school sweetheart.
  • Sam Sheen: Born in 2004 in Los Angeles. Her mother is Denise Richards.
  • Lola Rose Sheen: Born in 2005 in Los Angeles. Her mother is Denise Richards.

Occupations:

Brooke: Actress and real estate investor.

Charlie: Actor, writer, and producer.

Former Marriages:

Charlie Sheen has two previous marriages.
  • September 3, 1995, to Donna Peele, a model. Donna and Charlie divorced on November 19, 1996.
  • June 15, 2002, to Denise Richards, an actress, in Brentwood, California. The bitter divorce of Denise and Charlie was finalized on November 30, 2006. Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards Marriage Profile

Quotes About the Marriage of Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller:

Brooke about Charlie's past reputation: “It’s hysterical to me that he has this reputation. Charlie is just amazing."
Source: "Charlie and Brooke described a quiet home life to In Touch." InTouchWeekly.com. 12/26/2009.

Charlie about their marriage: "I was telling a couple of friends last night that this feels like my first real marriage. The first one was a show, the second one was a con, and this one is the real deal."
Source: "Inside Charlie's Dream Wedding", OKMagazine.com, 6/4/2008.

Charlie about making his marriage with Brooke successful: "I’m not going to do anything different from the two-plus years that Brooke and I have already spent together. We’re just going to continue to trust and love and support and laugh and continue to be best friends. I think that’s the real key."
Source: "Inside Charlie's Dream Wedding", TheInsider.com, 6/4/2008.

Charlie's wedding vows: Charlie promised to "organize less and listen more," "quit breaking a hug too soon," and "mute the ball game when Brooke says, this is a matter of life and death," among others.
Source: "Charlie & Brooke's Quirky Wedding Vows", OKMagazine, 6/6/2008.

Brooke's wedding vows: Brooke promised to "cook more meals outside of the microwave," "keep the pile of debris on my side of the bed below the two foot mark," and "clean my closet at least once per decade." Both closed their vows with "this and that, such and such. Yada, yada, yada, blah, blah, blah."
Source: "Charlie & Brooke's Quirky Wedding Vows", OKMagazine, 6/6/2008.

"Brooke thinks Denise is a horrible person. She doesn't believe any of the bad stuff [Richards said about Sheen]."
Source: "Brooke Stands by Charlie." US Magazine. 7/10/2006. pg. 48.

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