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boy afraid 2[Blind Gossip] This very famous actor from a well-known family has starred in some classic films and on more than one TV series.

While he has had a lot of professional success, his personal life has taken a really dark turn over the past few years.

There’s something about his formative years that may explain a lot of his destructive behavior. He was abused by an older man when he was a boy. He has told a few people about what happened, but it’s not something that he likes to talk about.

We don’t know if this makes him a more sympathetic character, but it does mean that his out-of-control behavior may have its roots in something over which he had no control.

Similar: The Troublemaker

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[Optional] Do you think this explains or excuses his behavior as an adult?

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  1. Qitta Aswad says

    I believe this is Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Clue being “Roots” which he’s starring in the remake. His stepfather has a past of abusing young boys and there have long been rumors that JRM had been one of his victims as well.

  2. TheSalmon says

    It may start there but no way it ends there. Ever hear of a little organization called The Catholic Church?

  3. SeijnSei says

    Actor: Corey Feldman (parents famous in industry but NOT as actors). He will be giving handjobs for crack soon.

    [Optional] Do you think this explains or excuses his behavior as an adult? No. Once you reach the age of 21 everything that happens is a result of your action or inaction.

  4. berks88 says

    I love how everyone’s saying “it doesn’t excuse his behaviour”, as if he has to answer to the general public. IMO Charlie Sheen’s got nothing to prove to anyone. It’s a fairly well-known fact that addiction can be caused (in some part) by childhood trauma. I have personally battled with morphine addiction and I know that it can lead to some very erratic behaviour in some cases. But, even after all of that, it’s not his responsibility to answer to you.

  8. dontpanik says

    Charlie Sheen
    Yeah, I think it explains it somewhat, but at some point you have to admit you are an adult and choose not to live in the past. You can either be a victim or a survivor

  10. CyndiTx123 says

    Poor Charlie Sheen. I always thought that he was the one that abused a young Corey Haim because he said someone famous (male) took advantage of him when was filming LUcas. Charlie Sheen was in that film. Maybe it was someone from that film that abused them both…. Gosh, who knows!!

  11. terry123 says

    Yes, I read that too. I think it was Dax Shepard who mentioned that in his article about his abuse.

  12. ChairmanMeow says

    I think that no it doesn’t excuse what Charlie Sheen did, but I sure hope he gets help or finds peace before he dies. HIV related or not, he lives ddangerously, and it’s not good for his kids. He should take the energy and put it into fighting abuse. It’s hard, but obviously living with this is harder. But it explains him saying “winning”. In his mind, was he “winning ” compared to his abuser, was he purposely telling the world he was strong to tell himself that? Get help dude.

  13. ChairmanMeow says

    Charlie Sheen. He’s been on movie sets in uncredited roles since the age of 8. The dude was expelled from school a few months before graduating because of truancy and bad grades, why didn’t his father get him help then? Obviously something was wrong with him. He needed some kind of help. When the Heidi Fliess stuff came out, no? No help then, Martin? I always found it odd that Emilio never shunned him ever. He always seemed like the best brother ever. Charlie must have confided in…

  14. SilentStar says

    Charlie Sheen. Definitely explains things. I could have guessed without knowing. Everyone should read Gabor Mate’s book “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” to learn about abuse, trauma and other forms of pain are at the root of addiction. It doesn’t excuse bad behavior, but understanding allows you to forgive.

  15. PinkLily says

    Charlie Sheen

    His behavior seems more like bipolar disorder, taken to an extreme level due to level of money and opportunity in his celebrity lifestyle. He has mentioned he has been diagnosed a few times, then other times he claims the doctors were wrong. If you know bipolar well, you can almost see signs of mania in a person. There is a look, a way of speaking/mannerisms, when they have an episode of mania.

  16. jonty30 says

    If this is Charlie Sheen, it’s not surprising. Hollywood is full of creeps.

    However, that does not excuse him for his actions of what he has done to other people.

  17. Asha says

    Charlie Sheen? His dad and brother are actors too, but it seems Martin Sheen wasn’t the best father so I wouldn’t be surprised his kids were surrounded by disgusting Hollywood types. He has been in successful films and TV shows and he has hit rock bottom recently.

  21. craicmehappy says

    Charlie Sheen. If he knew right from wrong there is no excuse for his behaviour. He had the means to get help, he could have had it if he wanted it.

  22. Maurelle says

    Keifer Sutherland is the only actor who came to mind for tv/classic films. But he hasn’t been in the press recently for his behaviour (only his new foray into country music) so not sure if it’s him.

  26. Haley8991 says

    I think it’s Charlie sheen cause his dad is Martin Sheen and he was on Men and Spin City. I feel really bad for him, I was molested as a child and know how hard it is. There’s a 20% chance of a child sex abuse victim to NOT be an addict as an adult. While his behavior isn’t excused, I understand the turmoil he must’ve dealt with.

  27. jerseygirlangie says

    Charlie Sheen ?

    If so, it may well explain his behavior, though it certainly doesn’t excuse it .

  33. Amityvillain says

    Actor: Charlie Sheen

    Do you think this explains or excuses his behavior as an adult? No

  35. khefley says

    charlie sheen. maybe that’s why he gets all the sympathy? otherwise I don’t get the appeal any more.

  36. Aurora says

    Charlie Sheen. This doesn’t surprise me at all. A lot of people who are a-holes have experienced childhood trauma. While I don’t always feel sorry for them, I understand why they behave the way they do.

  38. FlowerGirl says

    Charlie Sheen
    Explains: Possibly added to what I think was probably a weak character to begin with. Excuses: NO WAY!

  45. Camila says

    Charlie Sheen
    It possibly explains but doesn’t excuse him. Lots of people went through * things and are still relatively put together.

  49. jenwski93 says

    Charlie Sheen – I don’t think it excuses his behavior…he had the means to seek help.

  50. CanaryCry says

    Mac Culkin? If this is the actor, then it’s a good question whether his formative years led to his recent behavior …esp. with his parents & Michael Jackson

    • perilous says

      You know, I’ve never fully bought MJ as sex abuser. I freely admit I’m no expert, except as a survivor, and I mean no disrespect to any possible victims. He tried so hard to maintain a childlike demeanor, with his high speaking voice and other nonthreatening qualities, and I just didn’t feel a lot of predation coming off of him. My best guess is he was simply deprived of most of the affection, experiences, and growth of a normal childhood and could never quite progress past it.

    • terry123 says

      Interesting observation about MJ. Never thought of it that way, but you might be right. Just because he fit the profile, it doesn’t mean he actually was what so many assumed….

  53. melrose71 says

    Charlie Sheen? That explains a lot, but still no excuse for his behavior – especially rumored abuse of Corey Haim during filming of Lucas.

  54. WillowPotter says

    Steven R. McQueen

    This explains his behavior as an adult, it doesn’t excuse him, no, he had no control over what happened to him, only he can change the direction of how he lets what happen to him control him. Unknowingly he’s letting his abuser win by being distructive, I hope he gets the therapy that he needs before it’s too late.

  60. amanda84 says

    Charlie Sheen

    It can explain his mental issues, but not why he is so sadistic to others. Just because you’ve been abused, does not determine you to become an abuser.

  63. Jinkies says

    Actor: Alec Baldwin

    Optional: No – As an adult, he cannot blame his temper tantrums on trivial things on past abuse. You would think that his wife would respect his and his children’s privacy more since she is always posting on Twitter, though.

  65. GrannyGoose says

    This has got to be Charlie Sheen. I feel for him. Nobody deserves to be molested. But it does not excuse his behavior as an adult

  66. terry123 says

    Charlie Sheen.
    While it does not excuse his behavior, it explains a lot.
    And yes I do think that it makes him a more sympathetic character, at least for me anyway.

  67. kimbers says

    Charlie sheen

    Me and my friends kinda leaned on this issue years ago for his issues. I dont want to down play it, but what he’s become happens a lot to ppl who were abused as children. Ive always side eyed his father. Not bc i think he did something, but bc he seemed lime a horrible father. Sad as it is, it’s not a good enough reason to threaten beheading your ex-wife.

  71. Rofl my Wofl says

    David Cassidy?

    Optional question: Yes, to an extent. I always have sympathy for anybody who had to experience something like that as a kid, as it does take a toll. But at some point we have to just decide to take the reins. We can’t change what may have happened to us as a kid, but we are in charge of who we are and where we’re going as an adult. And if that’s not possible then we have to seek outside help to make it happen.

  74. Delightful says

    Charlie Sheen. It explains his behavior, but doesn’t really excuse it, as he has the resources and support system to get help and instead does stuff like hire a hitman to take out his ex.

  76. marysunshine says

    This could be Charlie Sheen. And maybe be related to those rumors about abussing Corey Haim aswell? :/

  77. scousewife says

    First post so here goes – Charlie Sheen?
    I think this would explain the drug/alcohol abuse but worse things have happened to others & they haven’t gone off the rails in such spectacular fashion

  79. triggerua says

    This might be Charlie Sheen. I know that he is thought to have taken advantage of Corey Haim, maybe he was just doing what somebody else did to him. The whole situation is very sad.

  80. BubbaGump says

    Any of them – Sheen, Sutherland, Fox, Fiennes, Cage, etc. etc. etc.

    Not an excuse, he should have therapy to work through it.

  81. themomica says

    Charlie Sheen. Which would explain the Corey Haim incident though not excuse it. Vicious cycle

  84. restrictedcode says

    Charlie Sheen

    I feel sorry for him if that is true, but a lot of other victims have found healthier ways to live and so should he

  85. HistFicAuthor says

    Charlie Sheen. Besides the clues fitting (famous family, dark turn), there have been rumors that he molested at least one younger male actor over the years. It’s not an excuse, but it has been known to happen.

  87. jojo5282 says

    Actor: Charlie Sheen
    Does this explain or excuse his behavior: I think we left explaining his behavior like 3 years ago.
    I think he’s hurt himself and his children more than anyone else. Sad.

  92. SouthJerseyGirl says

    The word “roots” jumped out but the original show was almost 40 years ago so no actors who starred in it would really fit and there’s no one in the new version who is from a famous family that I can see.

    I’m stumped.

  93. cadaver11 says

    It explains it but it doesn’t excuse anything. It’s a shame about what happened to him though.

  95. PinkCrayon says

    Charlie Sheen?

    If this is him then yes it explains his behavior. Not sure if one can excuse it tho.

  98. goggles says

    Charlie Sheen

    I think it could absolutely explain some of the behavior…the key word being SOME.