Charlie Sheen: Revealing HIV Status Was Like Getting Out Of Prison | TODAY

Seven months after revealing live on TODAY that he is HIV-positive, actor Charlie Sheen tells TODAY’s Matt Lauer “it was like being released from prison” to make that admission. He said that lawsuits by women who claim he didn’t tell them his status have no merit and that “protection was always in place.” Sheen said he’s on a trial HIV treatment in which he gets one shot a week: “This is the future of treatment, what I’m doing now,” he says.
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Charlie Sheen: Revealing HIV Status Was Like Getting Out Of Prison | TODAY

[@user-fo4jw8vf8z]

As a recovering addict (clean 10 years) my heart breaks for Charlie Sheen. I see a highly intelligent man who is still broken, still fighting his demons, who now has to fight low life asshats who want to use and abuse him.

[@mrf3327]

Congratulations to you on your success also.

[@santaclause9034]

Congratulations

[@SuperFilmregisseur]

I feel like he's risen and not broken

[@markarmstrong6583]

I love how Matt seems to be loving tearing Char,ie down but just a while later he was in the Hall of Shame himself!

[@paddybee7852]

Yep, people in glass houses should not throw stones... 😑

[@lvl3472]

charlie reached out to Matt and matts production team to break this story

[@igano111]

The reporter sounds like a prosecutor or something.

[@herrera54love]

he looks way better than before

[@masculinebuddha8762]

Traci, have you had your fix today? :)

[@curvy71]

I sure hope they find a cure

[@asafaust6774]

So, which one of his goddesses lit him up? Why is he stuttering so much? He normally expresses himself much better than this.

[@AlkisenSuper]

@@asafaust6774 It's not the easiest thing to talk about a life-afflicting disease.

[@bettyveronica5572]

"They wouldn't call it the past if it wasn't." Right on Charlie. ❤ I respect You more today than yesterday.

[@DiogoF.]

why would anyone give an hiv positive person a hard time? leave this man alone, he is an incredibly courageous man.

[@DiogoF.]

lizardking02793 do you know for a fact that's true?

[@robertmuller3754]

Seriously stop believing everything you see and look at the proper documents before making blank statements like that, troll.

[@stanhaxer9563]

lmao your source is radaronline and jezebel. aka you never bothered to understand a thing about money and business and fail to realize where sources of material actually come from. Please provide police report # and case # or do we live in a world where now everyone is guilty before proven innocent?

[@lizardking02793]

You clearly have never heard of the term Libel. If these things were not true, Charlie would have sued. Yet he didn't? Why? Because it is true and he knows he would lose.

[@PsiPhir]

lol

[@sherylwilliams1672]

You're awesome to face your addiction and this diagnose with such bravery and integrity. Be well and happy. You're still and always will be one of the best sights on tv and movies.

[@LoveABun]

I wish people would stop bashing and bullying this poor man. He’s made very bad and dangerous decisions in his life-and he’s fully admitted that. Allow him to move on from all the negatives and focus on getting healthy. He’s got a good heart and he’s honest to a fault. I’ve got nothing but love and compassion for him. We desperately need him, his humor and his brilliant acting back on TV.

[@DandyDuh]

Facts cus "Two & a Half Men" was my shiiz❣️ We've all made mistakes & are not perfect 🙏🏼🥲

[@KBlade1]

Matt asking such invasive questions with his own dirty big secrets

[@burnsidegz257]

the questions were too personal made me the viewer feel uncomfortable

[@MRXDS1989]

1:04 watch Matt wipe his hand off after shaking hands

[@eddiezibula127]

I saw that 🙆🏼‍♂

[@zester5704]

Lack of Knowledge

[@Justin-hb9wc]

so many bad people in the comment section

[@mpumelelojames5474]

This is really touching

[@1313gl]

The moderator feels uncomfortable by shacking Charlies hand. Same thing happened 7 months ago. He could give him a warm kiss and he would be still fine. 1:04

[@michellehilton1154]

he seems a lot more humble now yes I'm a big Charlie Sheen fan always have been had a crush on him since high school he has done some dumb things but don't we all he still on my bucket list of celebrities that want to meet

[@QuezoKrazy]

Watch after the first shake how he wipes his hands on his lap at 1:07

[@ruthchirchir2883]

Dion Morrison I saw it too

[@nakumar2]

They both did

[@bettyveronica5111]

Hey you Charlie Sheen fixing your hair you look pretty and we love you!! Be happy be Well. You're our Hero.

[@Nicole-sn8fw]

I wish him the best ... always liked Charlie Sheen since he was younger, he was different and surprisingly honest about things other people would never talk about. Everybody's so judgmental, but we don't know what it was like to be him..so young with so much success, money, and fame.. but there's a lot that comes with that we can't imagine. Too immature to make good decisions, but just old enough to be on his own.. Probably why he's had a drug problem. I can't say I wouldn't have fallen into some of those traps.

[@sskoog]

Little known fact: though not identified by name, Charlie Sheen's medical condition is discussed in the 2014 Sony Pictures (Amy Pascal) email hack. "It's hard to be a drug addict and be HIV positive and do 40 eps a year." (Written by Pascal's executive peer, not Amy herself)

[@lisskiebeans]

He still has a great attitude, that's the key.

[@abeomer86]

Tell me I'm crazy to think that the host wiped his hand on his leg when he shook hands with Charlie?

[@fabulous_peanut]

1:05 he sure did!

[@crispybacon5453]

u dont get aids through a hand shake. Perhaps, if both men did a blood oath, cut the inner palm and shook with those very hands, then, sure.

[@Reid-dy6ps]

if male or female has AIDS you cannot have sex. Charlie Sheen can only give it to women only by (sexual intercourse) that's how I can explain it you so were Man are totally fine but woman are ok as long as he does not have (sex) with women

[@therealbecky_]

If that's the case he wouldn't of reached out at the end and shook his hand no problem. Maybe his hand was sweating in the beginning and wiped it off.

[@ChanelBrooke1994]

yeah I seen that tooo

[@esorebedah7818]

this host does not like him live him alone he is trying to change and you interview him like he is crazy .if i was him i will not come back on show again this host is so judgemental

[@user-el2mk8sb9s]

i hate when he talks about drugs, dont listen to him kids, dont do drugs

[@kwill90602]

Seriously kids ... do you want to end up like him? I dont think any sane person would make that choice. It all seems like fun ... but really, it isnt. Hes a good example of why people should say "No"

[@pearlford8341]

Pilkington. Well done for that very sensible careing comment.👍👍💙

[@mankeyismyfriend]

1:06-1:07 "wipes his hands in disgust"

[@therealbecky_]

If that's the case he wouldn't of reached out at the end and shook his hand no problem. Maybe his hand was sweating in the beginning and wiped it off.

[@terryterreri4806]

I doubt he told everyone

[@darlasimms7145]

You are brave charlie for tellling us about your health.i admire you for that i love you

[@harmonynewman1453]

Poor old Charlie, he's a wreck. He lives in shame. You can see it on his face he's Broken inside. Get well warlock.

[@doreensilva4549]

Warlock?

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!..

[@slipknot00010]

RIP Charlie

[@ghostymeow]

This interview feels so condescending.. Charlie handles it well.

[@csea4672]

Did you see Lauer wipe his hand after shaking his hand and Charlie noticed it

[@goodcitizen8]

It's funny how people try to kick you further down than what you already are.

[@littlebit5645]

Love Charlie Sheen, always the Best at anything he does.

[@scorpfs]

Charlie is and always be hero

[@rnrailproductions5049]

Well Duuhhhhhhh he's winning.

[@blrenx]

All the perfect people commenting on here are judging a man they never met. None of us know how we would act if we had that much money and fame. Just look at people that win the lotto. ask most of them was the money a blessing or a curse... I would bet the farm most would say a curse. You can tell a lot about a person by looking into their eyes. During most of 2 and 1/2 men he had the good light they talk about in the bible. Near the end he had the eyes that showed nothing behind them. In this interview I can see a small spark again... but also you can tell he hasn't confronted his drinking.. As a human being I hope he can beat this..

[@ICorro007]

Bill Renz That’s what I was thinking, I’m a huge fan of his show (2,1/2 men) he’s not a bad guy, but he’s not ready to come back, he probably needs the money. He needs somebody, at his age and state of mind he probably won’t make a come back like RDJ. Hope I’m wrong

[@fouryearproductions]

Why was Tony Todd's name drug into this?

[@kellymcdonald372]

You are so funny no one did that show like you

[@dantefreely5850]

If I was Charlie I'd ask to take that cool Charlie backdrop home after the interview

[@ellabor9054]

I luv ya Mr. Charlie Sheen the real actor.

[@AminaHabaka]

I like that man I feel sorry for him

[@tonynguyen5990]

Wow he's having a hard time putting together complete sentences, and making sense! I don't think that's winning at all!

[@csea4672]

All the drug effects

[@FrankieCini779]

stutter city

[@vandenham3390]

i i i i i i i i i um um its its a aa what you you call rrruuuubicon of chan change

[@benjaminroe1375]

Past drug abuse, ehh oh well and he is probably freaking out nervous. Worse things have happened

[@Jordaski1]

Vandenham that's not funny if u had that problem would u like being fun of ?

[@patrickcrawford6392]

sadly its a side effect from a lifetime of hardcore partying.

[@tedevans1574]

He looks in denial, come on Charlie you looked much before.

[@JOHNN01.82]

much what?

[@ellabor9054]

Hi Charlie hope to see ya someday luv u I'm a big fan

[@kellymcdonald372]

That's a crime

[@kellymcdonald372]

Sincerely never interview with you

[@bettyveronica5111]

I wildly love "the stepping stones to a Rubicon of change". thanx Charlie for the poetic truth so inspiring. God's love.

[@TheBapowell]

😱🤣 Matt wiped his hand on his thigh, after shaking Charlies hand.

[@sammagham7989]

Best of luck to you Charlie!

[@samanthapattinson1718]

I wish him the best!

[@RicoJazz]

He fried his brain.

[@thedeadd.c.207]

Anyone else see how the presenter wiped his hand on his trousers after shaking Charlie's hand?

[@whysoserious6118]

At least he is serving the society in Aids trial

[@AnneLiesveld]

I agree dd. He's made a lot of bad choices but I'm starting to see him turn a corner via hiv happening. Watch clips of him with dr oz and it's like a lightbulb went on. Check out him to watch a more settled man talk about how he sees his future. Watching clips of rdj. Aka other rob besides rob lowe and I'm over here going if he can become clean than surely Robert can. I watch Charlie's life and look at Roberts life and feel like how did Charlie get as far outta control as he did?? I listen to Charlie talk and it appears Charlie was as far gone as Robert was a few years ago and it's like ugh Robert hung in prison and frankly I think a few of Charlie's choices warrant it but he's never going to wake up in prison as he doesn't believe in rock bottom. Guessing Robert realized that wasnt a aa term the week his sentence started. Don't want life to get best of Charlie but he feels like he's treated with kid gloves.

[@brianwilson9828]

Is Charlie TRYING to emulate Jeff Goldblum?

[@yvonnewangui1226]

like you charlie sheen

[@gaz7504]

Good old charlie

[@ladymendize5080]

Love you Charlie sheen

[@neilpowell5285]

He's really lucky he wasn't diagnosed in 1985. Medicine caught up to the disease. I guess there's still not a cure but it's a manageable situation now.

[@anthonys5170]

Straight parking

[@heatherwanamaker8000]

I feel bad for Charlie Sheen. I do wish him well

[@240fxst]

Everybody makes mistakes. I feel so bad for these 2 individuals. On top of their game yet Jenga has fallen.

[@digitalrevolution6476]

I like the guy but to give that all away, wow !!!

[@awakeningthespine]

No wonder this guy was so angry. He lets people poke their noses in his personal life in ways that is none of their business. Aside from the Aids thing which obviously he chooses to share and is super important to help others dealing with stigma and getting him out of blackmail. but dear lord in what world is it relevant what his finance is?

[@dalemclean5254]

JUSTICE FOR COREY HAIM

[@samuelthiago3600]

charlie sheen é o melhor de todos

[@jamesarmstrong8260]

The Guy only human man, we all fcking made mistakes. Good luck in life Charlie

[@RoseSharon7777]

Why does hhhheeee stttuuter sssssoooo mmmuuuch?

[@pandalover8178]

May God heal u Mr Charlie Sheen ❤

[@kellymcdonald372]

I'm sorry charlie sheen you had to go through that wow hey I've been there 59high five fox up don't be deceived

[@soultraveller149]

Wonder how much hes getting paid?

[@nellieaviles4640]

I love him he best actor ever

[@amd1733]

Charlie Sheen is bulletproof

[@esorebedah7818]

wish all the best and i will pray for u..you made mistakes we all makes mistakes no one should judge you ...and you are still hot

[@br549lyfld9]

he turns his head an looks at matt like a confused puppy as tho trying to understand any an all questions matt throws at him are confussing to Charlie.....they some thing really wrong here.

[@hitchslap8802]

He has an engaging look on his face when he is communicating with people. He's in the moment. You're the one turning it into something based on your own projected fantasies.

[@imnotwatchin]

Why is he stut stut stuttering so much ?

[@RoseSharon7777]

imnotwatchin probably dying.

[@kimpoe2241]

imnotwatchin give the man a break would u? he's been tho too much

[@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608]

Give the man a break. He does not owe you anything and have not done anything to you. So keep your opinion to yourself.

[@RicoJazz]

Because he fried his own brain.

[@Christopher-mn6re]

I'm HIV positive he's not winning.

[@Szabby999]

How do you mean?

[@favoursamson3455]

Thank you Dr itepu on KZbin for making me proud each time I called you a friend I introduced you to just message me and said to help her thank you for curing for genital warts. Thank you the great healer of our Time

[@abramsamkariuki8542]

happy to see he's doing great

[@corychan2940]

just watching this video shows how a person living with the life of Satan, on how lying decit is punishing soul how defeating of the flesh can be a revelation. look at the change in his demeanor he's still struggling with the devil and God but his action should be a revelation to those non believers on why there truly is a god and devil, free will is genius and hopefully you make the right choice. God loves all amen but you ultimately make your own choice.

[@sadafameet3185]

And God does not give u the right to critice you can pray for him but don't judge him

[@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608]

If you really believe in God and in Christianity, you can´t critice other people as that is one of the rules of Christianity. You can pray for him to get better but don´t judge him.

[@doreensilva4549]

I don't think he's struggling with GOD because Jesus is not the author of confusion satan is. And yes it's great to pray for even celebrities anyone who you feel is lost.

[@kellymcdonald372]

Two half men

[@lilmiss1ful]

Goffy

[@kellymcdonald372]

Matt I'm glad you got fired you are a reporter sir news news news

[@anitamareekirby9524]

I do not care,I still love Charlie..He will always number one to me and one gorgeous man..

[@kellymcdonald372]

Don't do shows charlie

[@am-tu6nj]

Jakoff

[@anthonys5170]

Charlie you have to take your meds

[@chrissteele1041]

How can you tell somebody something like that if you have feelings how you can tell anyone that Charlie break it down for me bro

[@victorjames7877]

x

[@kellymcdonald372]

2021

[@anthonys5170]

They may keep you alive there new

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

whats that turquoise thing he puts in his mouth?

[@vandenham3390]

im pretty sure thats what it is dont take my word on it

[@hitchslap8802]

It's a pocket-sized Listerine breath spray. I use them as well.

[@themanwithnoname8548]

"Ttttttttttttttttttttttoday junior..."

[@Dnsndbdb]

Tttttttttttttt thhh dayyyyyy junior

[@renaldcosma7192]

I LOVE CHARLIE SHEEN , For heaven sake the man is a sheenious ! Tiger blood, Grrrrrrrrrrrrer !

[@edithg5406]

Bugs bunny or what

[@user-Vickywins]

I wish i have a time machine 1st thing I'll go to Charlie sheen and stop him to ruining his all life , i love him ❤

[@jesuschristisgodandheiscom9443]

You need Jesus before is to late