Martin Sheen poses with his children Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez, Charlie Sheen and Renee Estevez in February 2010 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Ryan Miller/Getty
Martin Sheenand his wife,Janet Sheen, share four children: Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez, Charlie Sheen and Renée Estevez.
His sons and daughter followed in their footsteps as actors, though Martin says he wasn’t part of the decision.
“I was so self-involved and trying to be a provider thatI wasn’t aware of their inclinationto being actors,” theWall Streetactor toldCloser Weeklyin June 2022. “I was doing a show one time, and Emilio showed up. I thought he was there to visit me, but he’d gotten a part in the same show.”
However, he revealed that he was able to influence his eldest son on one aspect: his name.Martin was bornRamón Antonio Gerardo Estévez to a Spanish father and Irish mother but changed his name professionally. When it came to Emilio, Martin encouraged him to keep the family’s last name.
As for fatherhood,The West Wingalumtold APthat having “an honest relationship with a child … is the greatest gift,” and adult children also need reassurance.
“You have to be there for them,” he said. “You have to support them and make sure they know that they are still loved and cherished and you’re still in their lives and you’re there for them.”
Here’s everything to know about Martin Sheen’s children.
Emilio Estevez, 61
Martin Sheen’s son Emilio Estevez attends the Hamptons International Film Festival 2018.Eugene Gologursky/Getty
Martin and Janet welcomed their first child,Emilio Estevez, on May 12, 1962, in Staten Island, New York. Emilio was raised and attended school in New York City until his family moved to California when Martin was cast in the 1970 filmCatch-22.
As a young teen, hetraveled with his father to the Philippineswhile he filmed the Vietnam War filmApocalypse Now. Once he returned to Los Angeles, Emilio co-wrote and starred in a play calledEchoes.Martin reflected on his son’s theatrical pursuit during a 2011 interview withThe Telegraph, telling the outlet he “had no idea he was interested” in acting.
“I didn’t really focus on what [my kids'] needs were, or what their aspirations were. And when he invited us to come see this play, I was astonished,” Martin said. “He had this very emotional scene, and the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. And I began to realize: my God, he’s one of us. He had that same deep and personal thing. I thought, ah, he’s cursed.”
In the 1980s, Emilio was part of what was dubbed theBrat Packin Hollywood — a group of young actors who regularly appeared together in coming-of-age movies — which also includedMolly Ringwald,Rob LoweandDemi Moore.
Emilio starred inThe Outsiders,The Breakfast ClubandSt. Elmo’s Firebefore being cast inThe Mighty Ducksand its subsequent films in the ’90s.
Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez attend ‘The Way’ screening and reception at the Landmark Theater in November 2011 in Los Angeles, California.Mathew Imaging/WireImage
Martin and Emilio have collaborated on several projects during their respective careers, includingtheir 2012 novelAlong the Way: The Journey of a Father and Sonand the 2010 drama filmThe Way— which also starred Renée.
Emilio talked toPEOPLE Nowin April 2019 about what it was like to work with his father, calling it an “amazing” experience but not one without its downsides. “It’s also complicated because you know where all the buttons are because you helped build the machine,” he said.
Ultimately, their collaboration was worth it in the father-son department, with Emilio adding, “But at the end of the day, he said it’s the film that he’s most proud of and that’s a lot coming from him.”
In 1992, Estevez marriedPaula Abdul, but the couple got divorced two years later. He also shares two children from a past relationship with former model Carey Salley: Taylor Levi Estévez and Paloma Estevez.
Ramon Estevez, 60
Ramon Estevez at the ‘Talk To Me’ premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June 2007.Picture Perfect/Shutterstock
On Aug. 7, 1963, Martin and Janet welcomed their second son Ramon Estevez — his father’s namesake — in N.Y.C.
From a young age, Ramon was interested in entertaining and was drawn to acting, singing and dancing, especially idolizing Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. He even performed with Danny Daniel’s Dance America Company as a teenager.
“That was a great experience to be involved in it at that age,” he toldLos Angeles Timesin 1991. “There was so much technique involved. I was too young to realize how difficult it was because it was so much fun.”
Ramon Estevez and father Martin Sheen attend the ‘Echelon Conspiracy’ premiere in Los Angeles, California in February 2009.Picture Perfect/Shutterstock
He began acting in the early 1980s and was often billed as Ramon Sheen for his roles, including 1985’sThat Was Then… This Is Nowand 1987’sTurnaround. The rising actor also shared the screen with his dad and younger brother Charlie in the 1990s historical prison filmCadence, which Martin also directed.
In 2002, Martin and Ramon founded the independent production company Estevez Sheen Productions. Today, Ramon and Charlie run the establishment. Ramon also collaborated with his brother onAnger Managementas a co-producer of the sitcom that ran for two seasons from 2012 to 2014 on FX.
While little is known about his private life, Ramon has three children from a previous relationship.
Charlie Sheen, 58
Charlie Sheen at a benefit auction event in June 2018 in Los Angeles, California.Jerod Harris/Getty
Charlie Sheenwas born Carlos Estevez on Sept. 3, 1965, in N.Y.C.
The youngest of Martin and Janet’s sons, Charlie stepped into acting as a child, appearing in his father’s 1974 made-for-television movieThe Execution of Private Slovik.While he attended Santa Monica High School, much like his eldest brother Emilio, he began to express further interest in acting.
In 1983, Sheen landed a role in the action thrillerGrizzly II: The Predator, though the movie wasn’t released until 2020. He also appeared in iconic ’80s movies, includingRed DawnandFerris Bueller’s Day Off. Charlie starred alongside his family, like 1987’sWall Streetwith his dadand 1989’sYoung Gunsand 1990’sMen at Workwith his eldest brother Emilio.
Beyond his film career, Charlie starred in several television shows throughout his decades-long acting career. In 2000, he replacedMichael J. Fox’s character Mike Flaherty onSpin Cityfor the show’s final two seasons.
“Except to pray for him and lift him up,” the dad of four added, perThe Hollywood Reporter.
Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen present at the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
In 2017, Charlie revealed on theTodayshowthat he was living with HIV after being diagnosed with the condition four years prior and came forward after he was extorted for “millions.”
Charlie’s father and eldest brother bothspoke out in support of himafter he announced his diagnosis. Martin told theNaples Daily Newsthat it was “the most difficult thing he’d ever done” but he had his family’s encouragement.
Throughout his career, Charlie has been open about his struggles with addiction. He reflected on sobriety on several occasions in recent years, includingan interviewwithJay Lenoin 2019. Earlier that year, ahead of the Super Bowl, Charlie told PEOPLEhe had been sober for 14 months and he could “really focus on my health, my family and work will come next.”
Charlie was married three times. He wed actress Donna Peele in 1995, and they divorced the following year. The actor latertied the knotwithDenise Richardsin 2002 before their split in 2006. The couple welcomed two children: son Sami Sheen and daughter Lola Rose Sheen.
ThePlatoonstar was also married toBrooke Muellerfrom 2008 to 2011, and they share twins, Max and Bob Sheen. He is also father to Cassandra Jade Estevez from a previous relationship with Paula Profit.
Renée Estevez, 56
Renée Estevez at the ‘Majestic’ film premiere in December 2001.Peter Brooker/Shutterstock
Martin and Janet welcomed their youngest child and first daughter, Renée Estevez, in N.Y.C. on April 2, 1967. Much like her parents and three eldest siblings, she pursued a career in entertainment, appearing in several roles in the mid-to-late ’80s, including onCBS Schoolbreak SpecialandMacGyver.She also held minor roles in films likeShattered SpiritsandHeathers.
Martin Sheen and daughter Renée Estevez during The Museum of Television & Radio’s Annual Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty
While Renée studied pastry and baking science at the California Culinary Academy, she met chef Jason Thomas Federico, who earned a degree in culinary arts.The New York Timesreported that the couple tied the knot in 1997 at The Church of Our Lady of the Scapular–St. Stephen in N.Y.C. In 2011, Renée filed for divorce from Federico.
source: people.com
