During Charlie Sheen's downfall, April Bowlby was asked about her experience alongside the actor. As expected and similar to what the other co-stars had to say, the actress revealed Charlie's behavior was never problematic on-set, and quite the opposite.
"When we chatted [off-camera], he was actually laidback with a very dry, raw sense of humour. He and Jon Cryer were very charismatic with each other. The show was at its peak when I entered the picture; a well-oiled machine with everyone getting along."
April stayed true to this assessment during a candid interview that was posted to YouTube.
Fans were caught off guard by April's words, especially given how different her voice sounds compared to what it was like on Two and a Half Men as Kandi. April also saw an early switch to her Two and a Half Men character early on.
"For her first appearance the character's name was Kimber but then producers said they wanted to feature more of her in the show, and realised they didn't like the name, so changed it to Kandi."
She continues, "I just thought she was a fun character. She could get away with anything and was super-lovable. She's also very naïve but in an appealing way. I think the writers wrote her part well.
It was a memorable part of her career and one she has fond memories of looking back.
Ask Holland Taylor or Jennifer Lynskey, and both will admit that working with Charlie Sheen was nothing but great. Lynskey in particular praised Sheen for his generosity on the set.
"I send him my best always and hope that he's doing well. But… he was a very, very generous actor to work with and was always very kind to me."
As for Taylor, she revealed that Sheen's acts of kindness continued off camera as well with the cast.
"Charlie was cordial and polite with all of his cast mates and crew, sometimes even courtly — and always witty … We watched movies at his house occasionally — warm evenings with interesting, spirited conversation.
Taylor continues at the time of Charlie's controversy, "In this very sad and complicated time, I really have no comment beyond valuing my own history with Charlie, and my abiding affection for him."
Sheen made a strong impression on those he worked with and clearly, his fellow castmates showed lots of concern during his struggles. We assume most of his former co-workers wanted him back on the show, but it just wasn't meant to be.
