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Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen have shared a resilient marriage for over six decades, weathering personal and professional storms together. Their bond was tested in 1976 when Martin suffered a near-fatal heart attack on the set of Apocalypse Now. Janet rushed to his side, sleeping on the hospital floor and calling in support. Though Martin endured physical and emotional breakdowns, it was Janet’s honesty and unwavering presence that helped him recover. Martin, who struggled with alcoholism and ego, credits Janet, therapy, and his faith for pulling him through, later achieving 40 years of sobriety.

The couple married in 1961 and raised four children—Emilio, Charlie, Ramón, and Renée—all of whom pursued careers in entertainment. Despite fame, their early years were modest, and their Malibu home became the heart of their family. Martin supported Janet’s vision to renovate it, calling it his “favorite place in the world.” Meanwhile, Charlie’s own journey mirrored his father’s struggles, but he has since found sobriety and purpose. Emilio, refusing to adopt the Sheen name, carved out his own acting legacy. Through triumphs and trials, the Sheens remain grounded by truth, endurance, and deep familial love.