Charlie Sheen's new girlfriend Julia Stambler, 26, 'isn't living in fear of the actor's HIV'... after being left hurt by her friends' stark warnings
She is currently in the throes of a new romance with the Two And A Half Men star.
And it appears Julia Stambler, 26, is standing by her man, despite friends encouraging her not to pursue a relationship with Charlie Sheen, 51, because of his diagnosis.
According to TMZ, the blonde beauty has insisted she 'isn't scared' of her beau having HIV and has claimed those warning her away from him because of his illness are 'ignorant'.
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New romance: Model Julia Stambler, 26, has said she isn't living fear of her boyfriend Charlie Sheen's HIV diagnosis
A source close to the couple shared Julia's views on Charlie having HIV and told the publication she doesn't believe it is a 'relationship buzzkill'.
They added that the duo believe methods can be taken to avoid contracting the virus - such as using anti-viral medication and protection during intercourse - and that Julia is 'reassured' by Charlie explaining he has been told his HIV levels are 'undetectable'.
Despite her acceptance of his diagnosis, it's claimed Julia has been warned away by friends from the actor because of the virus.
Hurt: The model has branded those warning her away from Charlie - who is 25 years her senior - because of his illness 'ignorant'
'Terrible message': According to TMZ, she thinks those that are telling her to stay away are sending out the wrong message to HIV sufferers
Although, taking a defiant stance against those doing so, Julia is said to think their view is 'ignorant' and that such a statement is a 'terrible message' to send to those who are suffering with HIV.
Charlie first chose to go public with his diagnosis back in 2015 while appearing on Good Morning America, four years after first learning he is HIV positive.
'I'm here to admit that I am in fact HIV positive,' he told Matt Lauer.
'I have to put a stop on this onslaught, this barrage of attacks, and of sub-truths and very harmful and mercurial stories that are about the threatening the health of so many others, which couldn't be farther from the truth.'
Charlie admitted that his 'irresponsible lifestyle' had led to his diagnosis.
Going public: Charlie confirmed he is HIV positive during a live appearance on Good Morning America in 2015 - four years after learning of his diagnosis
At the beginning of this year, the Anger Management star had joked about his 'non-existent sex life' because of his HIV.
He had addressed his diagnosis during an interview on Australian radio show The Kyle and Jackie O Show and joked about his dating struggles.
Charlie said: 'Here's the joke these days right, a friend of mine says, "Hey man how's your sex life?" and I'm like, 'Oh it's just f**king perfect because HIV is such a great pickup line!'"
He was asked whether he was sexually active and Charlie replied: 'Not anymore.'
Since then, however, he has confirmed his new relationship with Julia.
Back in the day: The Anger Management star was married to Denise Richards (pictured above in 2003) for four years and they share two daughters Sam, 13, and Lola, 12, together
Charlie went public with the model at the beginning of June and was pictured stepping out with Julia at his daughter Lola's 12th birthday party.
He shares Lola with his ex-wife Denise Richards - who he was married to for four years - as well as their eldest daughter Sam, 13.
While out with Julia to celebrate his daughter turning another year older, Charlie had referred to his new flame as his 'girlfriend'.
Following their split, he married actress Brooke Mueller, whom he also shares two children with; twin sons Bob and Max, eight.
It's reported Brooke had actually introduced Charlie to Julia - who he refers to as Jools - as she had previously been a nanny for the ex-couple's sons.
He and Julia have been dating for three months.
Connections: Charlie's former wife Brooke Mueller (pictured with him above in 2007) is said to have introduced him to new girlfriend Julia - she had been a nanny to the ex-couple's twin sons
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