The Surprising Transformation of Sami Sheen: From Child Star to Modern Influencer

Sami Sheen, the eldest daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, is no stranger to the limelight. However, she is now generating buzz for her mature decisions. Born in 2004 to the Anger Management star and Love Actually actress, Sami arrived almost two years after their wedding in June 2002. Lola, their second daughter, was born the following year, completing their family.

Richards looks back on the start of her family with Charlie with affection, despite their split in 2006. When asked about her ex-husband in May 2020, the Real Girl Next Door author shared that she is a fan of his movies and thinks he is a great actor. She even reminisced about the first movie she saw with her dad, which happened to be Platoon, and expressed her admiration for all of Charlie's work.

During a conversation with Cohen, Richards admitted that she and Charlie had conceived their daughter on the set of one of the Scary Movie sequels, although she couldn't recall if it was the fourth or fifth film. Despite Sheen's well-publicized personal struggles, Richards has made a conscious effort to keep their children's relationship with their father intact, never speaking ill of him and encouraging his involvement in their lives.

Sami and Richards' coparenting relationship seemed to be going well, until late 2021 when Sami expressed feeling "trapped" while living with her mother. As a result, Sami moved in with her father, Charlie, who is known to be more lenient with rules and curfew. According to an exclusive source, Charlie is seen as the "good time dad" and that is why Sami chose to live with him.

After moving in with her father full-time, Richards shared in February 2022 that she and Sami were still working through their relationship. During an episode of the “Jeff Lewis Has Issues” podcast, the actress expressed her desire for her daughter to live with her again. However, she acknowledged the challenges of raising teenagers in Los Angeles. Fortunately, the pair appeared to have reconciled by May 2022, as they spent Mother's Day together and were reported to be getting along well.

After moving back in with Richards, Sami caused a stir by joining OnlyFans the following month. In June 2022, Charlie spoke out about his daughter's decision, stating that he did not support it and emphasizing that it did not happen under his roof. Richards, on the other hand, stated that Sami's choice was not influenced by where she was living and that he could only guide and trust her judgment as a parent, but ultimately it was her own decision.

Scroll down to see all of Sami’s highs and lows over the years:

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Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards’ Daughter Sami Sheen Through the Years

Sami Sheen, the eldest daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, has been a noticeable figure in the limelight since her birth in 2004. Recently, she has been in the news for her mature decisions, showcasing her growth and development. Charlie and Denise, who got married in June 2002, had Sami in 2004 and welcomed Lola the following year, expanding their family.

Richards has fond memories of starting a family with Charlie despite their 2006 split. When asked about her ex-husband's work, she expressed admiration for him as an actor, sharing that she enjoys all of his movies and even recalls seeing Platoon with her father as a child.

During an interview with Cohen, Richards was asked if Richards liked Scary Movie 5 - a movie in which Charlie starred in alongside Richards in Scary Movie 3 and 4. Richards admitted that the set of Scary Movie 5 was where they had conceived their daughter, but struggled to recall if it was during the filming of the fourth or fifth installment. Despite Sheen's tumultuous past, Richards has made it a priority to shield their children from his ups and downs, emphasizing that he is still their dad and she wants him to be a part of their lives. This was revealed during a 2020 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Sami and Richards seemed to have a positive coparenting relationship, but their dynamic shifted towards the end of 2021 when Sami expressed feeling confined while living with her mother. According to Charlie, his oldest child moved in with him due to the tension with her mother. A source stated that Charlie is the more laid-back parent, with loose rules and curfews, which is why Sami chose to live with him.

After moving in with her father full-time, Richards shared on the “Jeff Lewis Has Issues” podcast in February 2022 that she and Sami were still figuring out their relationship. Despite her desire for her daughter to live with her, the actress acknowledged the challenges of raising a teenager in Los Angeles. However, by Mother’s Day in May 2022, it seemed that the pair had reconciled, with a source telling Us that Denise and Sami had reconnected and were getting along well.

Sami caused a stir when she signed up for OnlyFans the month after moving back in with Richards. In June 2022, Charlie made it clear in a statement to Us that he didn't approve of his daughter's decision and that it didn't happen while she was living under his roof. On the other hand, Richards explained in a statement to Us that Sami's choice wasn't influenced by her living situation, and that as a parent, all he can do is guide her and trust her judgment, while ultimately respecting her autonomy.

Scroll down to see all of Sami’s highs and lows over the years:

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Meet Sami!

The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor and the former soap opera star welcomed their first child in March 2004.

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Big Sister Mode

Sami has a younger sister named Lola who was born in June of 2005. Meanwhile, Sami's dad had twin boys named Max and Bob with his former wife Brooke Mueller in March of 2009. Additionally, Richards adopted her daughter Eloise in 2011.

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TV Cameo

Sami had a minor role on Two and a Half Men in 2004 as Lisa’s daughter on the “Yes, Monsignor” episode.

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Parental Drama

After filing for divorce from the Wall Street actor in March 2005, Richards and him briefly reconnected prior to the birth of their daughter, Lola. However, the reconciliation was short-lived and the couple split for good in April 2006.

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Reality TV Start

Sami and Lola were introduced to the world of reality TV through their mother's show, Denise Richards: It's Complicated, which unfortunately did not last long. Sami had a notable presence on the show, appearing in a total of 10 episodes spanning from 2008 to 2009.

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Addiction Conversations

During a July 2011 appearance on the Today show, the Paper Empire actress revealed how Charlie's public outbursts and struggles with addiction forced her to have a candid conversation with their children. Richards admitted that she had been lying to them and covering up the truth, which had become too confusing. She revealed that she had to sit down with them and tell them enough for them to understand what was going on. Despite her concerns for Charlie's wellbeing, Richards acknowledged that he is the father of their children and a survivor who could pull himself together.

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Social Media Start

The California native joined Instagram in 2016, sharing a photo of herself horseback riding.

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Housewife Hit

Denise Richards became a part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2019 and left the show in the following year, after being a part of its 10th season. During her stint on the Bravo series, her daughter Sami made appearances in 11 episodes.

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Feeling ‘Trapped’

In a TikTok video from September 2021, Sami recounted feeling "trapped" in the home of her mother and stepdad Aaron Phypers in 2020. She described feeling incredibly unhappy, going days without eating or sleeping, and struggling with depression and school. However, Sami has since made a change and moved forward from that difficult time.

Sami's smiling video revealed that she had finally moved out of her previous living situation, experienced a spiritual awakening, adopted two cats, embraced being single, and developed a strong sense of self-love. She also mentioned that she made the decision to drop out of high school.

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Switching Things Up

In September 2021, the actor known for his role in The Three Musketeers confirmed that Sami was living with him following her fallout with Richards and had taken a break from school. "Sam is an amazing daughter. I love all my children unconditionally," said Charlie through his representative, Jeff Ballard. "We're having a great time together. GED, here we come!" According to an insider, Richards was saddened by the situation, but still loved Sami deeply despite her decision to move in with her father. The source explained that Richards had simply set normal rules that any parent would, but Sami chose not to follow them and Charlie did not support their implementation due to his different parenting style.

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All Grown Up

In March 2022, she marked her 18th birthday with a sophisticated celebration in West Hollywood, California, surrounded by her close friends. Despite their reportedly "strained" relationship, the former star of The Bold and the Beautiful took to social media to publicly acknowledge her daughter's milestone, extending an olive branch of sorts.

Richards celebrated her daughter Sami's 18th birthday with a heartfelt message on Instagram. "In a blink of an eye you’re 18…. !!!! Happy Birthday my beautiful Sami. I love you so much," she wrote alongside a photo slideshow. She added that there were many more words she wanted to share with her daughter privately and that she felt blessed and grateful to be her mom. Sami replied, "Thank you so much mom I love you too."

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Getting Inked

Sami has been expanding her tattoo collection since the end of 2020 and has been proudly displaying her ink on social media. After turning 18 in March 2022, she celebrated by getting a butterfly tattoo along her spine, which she proudly showed off to her followers.

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Mother’s Day Makeup

Sami expressed her love and appreciation for her mother on Instagram during Mother's Day in May 2022, accompanied by a photo of herself and Richards. The caption suggested that the relationship between the two had improved significantly, with Sami expressing gratitude for her mother's presence in her life. According to an insider, the mother-daughter duo have recently reconnected and are enjoying a positive relationship.

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NSFW

In June 2022, Sami made headlines after she joined OnlyFans, a platform known for its adult content. Despite not approving of her decision, Charlie stated in an exclusive statement to Us that he urged Sami to maintain her integrity and keep her content classy and creative. At the time, Sami was no longer living with Charlie and had returned to Richards.

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'Overwhelming' Outreach

In June 2022, the teenage content creator who runs an OnlyFans account received a high volume of direct messages from her subscribers. She took to her Instagram Story to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support and acknowledged that she was trying her best to respond to all the messages. However, she also apologized in advance if she couldn't get back to everyone soon enough and urged her followers not to take it personally. She promised to get back to them as soon as possible.

Sami also promoted new OnlyFans content alongside a sultry selfie of herself wearing a white bra top and red lipstick.

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Making Peace

Sami stated in a July 2022 interview with TMZ that she is content with her dad's lack of support for her OnlyFans venture. Despite being asked if he has changed his stance on the matter, she replied, "No, he hasn't, not too much." Nonetheless, Sami praised her mother for being "supportive" and expressed her approval of Richards' decision to join the NSFW platform. "I'm happy for her and have no issue with it," Sami declared.

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Defending Her OnlyFans Account

In a TikTok video posted in June 2023, Sami clarified that she is not a performer in the porn industry nor does she engage in physical meetups with clients. Despite being an OnlyFans content creator for almost a year, she firmly stated that she does not film herself having sex. Sami expressed her satisfaction with her job and revealed that nothing could make her want to switch careers at the moment. While acknowledging that her primary source of income is from her OnlyFans account, she emphasized that she holds no judgment towards sex workers and highlighted the existence of various types of sex work.