Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen at the Patricia Knop’s “Sideshow” paintings and sculpture show at Trigg Ison Fine Arts Gallery on May 18, 2013 in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen at the Patricia Knop’s “Sideshow” paintings and sculpture show at Trigg Ison Fine Arts Gallery on May 18, 2013 in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Afterward, they had an impromptu breakfast reception at a Jewish deli in the neighborhood with a dozen of friends from the Living Theatre. The day couldn’t have been more perfect for the couple.
Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Their financial struggles continued, and they were evicted from their home. They packed what they could fill in a suitcase and went to live with Martin’s father and brothers.
Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen during Harvey Weinstein Hosts a Private Screening of “Bobby” for Senators Obama and Schumer | Source: Getty Images
Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen during Harvey Weinstein Hosts a Private Screening of “Bobby” for Senators Obama and Schumer | Source: Getty Images
He later found a cheap apartment and lived in the same building Paul Newman once rented. For two years, the building became their home. When they had their second son, Ramón, the baby came so fast that they didn’t have time to go to the hospital and had to deliver their baby alone.
They had a complicated delivery as the baby got stuck in the birth canal, and Janet hemorrhaged. Martin called for an ambulance, but the baby arrived first.
Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen during “The West Wing” 100th Episode Celebration in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen during “The West Wing” 100th Episode Celebration in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Martin thought they would have twins until Janet corrected him when the placenta was about to come out. Thankfully, both mother and son were pronounced fine by the time they got to the hospital.
Scariest Woman but the Best Wife
While filming his Vietnam movie “Apocalypse Now” in the Philippines, Martin became skinny and suffered a heart attack, but his wife helped him get grounded. After the heart attack, he was airlifted to Makati Medical Center in Manila. As he was being raced down the corridor in a gurney, Janet whispered to him, saying it’s only a movie.
