Two and a Half Men was released in 2003 and followed the lives of… well, two men and a little kid living together. The show followed the several ups and downs of Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and, Angus T. Jones’ ups and downs throughout the show.
During the final seasons of the show, Sheen and Cryer had a fallout and he was replaced by Ashton Kutcher. However, Angus T. Jones, who portrayed the role of Jake Harper in the series also had an outburst against his own show!
Angus T. Jones Had A Meltdown
In his teenage years, T. Jones went on to become one of the highest-paid child actors of all time for his role as Jake Harper in Two and a Half Men. During the final seasons of the show, Charlie Sheen was replaced by Ashton Kutcher.
In a public appearance (via The Things), Angus T. Jones had a meltdown and went on to rant about the television show. Talking about the effects of shows on people’s brains, T. Jones had much to say.
The actor even went so far as to call his show “filth” and pleaded with the audience not to watch the show. The statements sparked controversy and several rumors were spread on the internet about the on-set activities of Two and a Half Men.
If you watch Two and a Half Men, please stop watching Two and a Half Men. I’m on Two and a Half Men and I don’t want to be on it. Please stop watching it and filling your head with filth.
He further continued,
People say it’s just entertainment. Do some research on the effects of television and your brain, and I promise you, you’ll have a decision to make when it comes to television, especially with what you watch.
Being at the center of much speculation and discussion, Angus T. Jones issued an apology 24 hours after his rant. Stating that he was “blessed” with an opportunity, T. Jones apologized profusely for his rant.
He further commented that his intention was never to hurt his co-stars (Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher). Following his rant, the actor didn’t make many public appearances and stopped giving interviews. However, series creator Chuck Lorre revealed that he is doing great.
Chuck Lorre Talked About Charlie Sheen’s Co-star
In 2023, Chuck Lorre, Charlie Sheen, and, Angus T. Jones reunited for a comedy series titled Bookie. Although T. Jones hasn’t talked in interviews since his fallout, Lorre gave the fans some update.
In an interview with Variety, Lorre revealed that Angus T. Jones was doing great outside of Hollywood. Talking about the past series and how he had changed so much over the years, here’s what Chuck Lorre had to say about T. Jones.
He’s doing great. He’s a terrific guy. It’s an extraordinary thing. We started working together, he was eight years old. He’s a little boy, right? With just uncanny comedic instincts, without thinking. It was just in his DNA.
He further talked about their reunion and how everyone was just happy to see him.
And to work together again, 20 years later, we had fun. It was a wonderful afternoon. Everybody had the same reaction: ‘Oh my God. You’re a grown man!’
After Charlie Sheen departed the series, Two and a Half Men had declining popularity as it ended in 2015. The show ran for a total of 12 seasons and received critical acclaim before the fallout and controversies.
Two and a Half Men received a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDB and an average of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and, Angus T. Jones in lead roles, the iconic show is available to stream on Peacock in the U.S.
