Charlie Sheen fights to stop Denise Richards reality show - Today's News: Our Take

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According to TV's Extra, Two and a Half Men's Charlie Sheen will be in front of a judge again this week with Denise Richards because his former missus has sealed a deal to star in a reality series along with their daughters, ages 3 and 2. Since Sheen opposes this — a source tells the gossip show he feels it would exploit the kids (gee, ya think?) — Richards is asking the court to revoke his say in the matter. Gotta say I'm with Team Sheen on this one. What's the verdict from the court of public opinion? — Ben Katner

Poll: Whose side are you on in this reality-show dispute, Richards' or Sheen's? Vote here.

Update: Judge Rules in Favor of Denise Richards' Reality Show

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Jan 22, 2008 9:28 AM

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I'm with Sheen - haven't celebs realized nothing good can come of parading your children in front of cameras? That said, the show probably wouldn't last long.
Posted by rokergirl Jan 22, 2008 9:31 AM Report Abuse

I really hope the judge tells her to start acting like a mother, and stop using the kids against her ex. This is a terrible idea all around.
Posted by bantling14 Jan 22, 2008 9:42 AM Report Abuse

If this move on Denise Richards part doesn't scream "take these kids away from me permanently" I don't know what does.
Posted by Melissa Jan 22, 2008 9:52 AM Report Abuse

I hope the judge agrees with Charlie.
Posted by zortil Jan 22, 2008 10:10 AM Report Abuse

I am with Charlie on this one. I wish more Hollywood type parents would actually care more about their kids than $$$$
Posted by abbeyroad21 Jan 22, 2008 10:21 AM Report Abuse

I don't know what happened to Denise, but over the last few years she's become a real (rhymes with door) in every sense of the word, not to mention an uber (rhymes with ditch). It's hard to believe she has primary custody of those kids when the all the news stories make her appear to be such a horrible person.
Posted by wildbill Jan 22, 2008 10:25 AM Report Abuse

this is the worst idea for a reality show ever, and I although painfully admit, I love reality TV. Here are just a few problems with his idea, Denise Richards is not interesting enough to spend a half hour on. She is not a good actress, see the end of Love Actually for proof of this. Finally, major exploitation of minor children. Come on, what producer actually thought this was a good idea?
Posted by jessieb456 Jan 22, 2008 10:42 AM Report Abuse

I'm also on Team Sheen in this case, especially taking into consideration the young age of the children.
Posted by LostForever Jan 22, 2008 10:42 AM Report Abuse

I am with Charlie. It a little to exploitive to put such young children on a reality show. Especially given the history behind the parents.
Posted by stace34 Jan 22, 2008 10:50 AM Report Abuse

So many famous parents do everything they can to protect their children from being in the public eye. Then there are parents who use their kids to grab a moment to pimp themselves by using the kids. If Denise Richards can't find a job in the lime light let her get a real job like so many other single moms and dads. The world is full of single moms and dads who have to break their backs to provide for their kids. Single parents who don't have an ex who is paying child support at all much less to the amount I am sure Charlie Sheen will be paying.

Posted by kudagirl

Jan 22, 2008 10:56 AM

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As long as a child is not old enough to consent, I would say "no." Kids get pretending, like acting in a movie, but a reality show opens them up to personal details like where they live, go to school...how many windows in their bedroom. Just too many crazies out there to make this a safe proposition for these kids.
Posted by ctheslayer Jan 22, 2008 11:02 AM Report Abuse

While I'm not a fan of either of these two (Charlie Sheen has been in the news in the past for publicly airing out the nasty details of their custody dispute, so he's no angel either), I am glad that he is finally making a good decision here. Their kids are far too young to even understand what's going on and it's ridiculous to even contemplate an idea like this.
Posted by footballfran Jan 22, 2008 11:43 AM Report Abuse

I have to say Charlie is making the right decision. I'm on his side.
Posted by grahamcrackers99 Jan 22, 2008 11:57 AM Report Abuse

Exploitation of the children??

OH YES BIG TIME
I could go on and on about Alienation of the children, the effects of it, the effects of the media in the lives of young children, mothers or fathers who try and take the rights away from the other parent....And people wonder why there is a big fight on the horizon for SHARED PARENTING.....so both parents can look out for the benefit of the children. Denise is defnitly not looking out for their interests but only the interests of herself.

GO CHARLIE! Hopefully the judge is unbiased in this and will make the right decision.

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Jan 22, 2008 12:19 PM

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