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Sean Penn
Sean Penn has no publicly confirmed current partner. Past relationships on record include Madonna, Robin Wright and Scarlett Johansson and 2 more.
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Sean Penn is an American actor and director who won Academy Awards for Mystic River and Milk.
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Who has Sean Penn dated?
- Aug 16, 1985 — 1989
Madonna
divorced · ConfirmedMadonna married actor Sean Penn on 16 Aug 1985, her 27th birthday; she filed for divorce in December 1987, withdrew it, filed again on 5 Jan 1989, and they divorced in 1989.
- Apr 27, 1996 — Jul 22, 2010
Robin Wright
divorced · ConfirmedSean Penn began dating actress Robin Wright in 1989 and married her on 27 April 1996; they have two children. After filings and reconciliations, their divorce was finalised on 22 July 2010.
- 2011 — 2011
Scarlett Johansson
past relationship · Widely reportedJohansson and Penn were publicly linked in spring 2011 after reports of a Mexico trip, a wedding attendance, and public hand-holding. CBS, citing People, reported on 2011-06-03 that a source said they were no longer dating; the reporting did not include a direct confirmation from either person.
- 2013 — 2015
Charlize Theron
past relationship · ConfirmedSean Penn dated actress Charlize Theron from December 2013; she later said they were never engaged. They split in 2015.
- 2020 — 2022
Leila George
divorced · ConfirmedSean Penn began a relationship with actress Leila George in 2016; they married in 2020 and divorced in 2022.
What is Sean Penn's zodiac sign?
| Name | Zodiac sign | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Sean PennThis page | Leo | American |
| Leila GeorgeFormer wife | Pisces | Australian |
| Charlize TheronFormer girlfriend | Leo | South African / American |
| Scarlett JohanssonFormer girlfriend | Sagittarius | American |
| Robin WrightFormer wife | Aries | American |
| MadonnaFormer wife | Leo | American |
Zodiac signs are Western sun signs worked out from public birth dates; nationality is from Wikidata. A dash means the information is not public. Rumoured links are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sean Penn dating?
Sean Penn has no publicly confirmed current partner.
Who has Sean Penn dated?
Sean Penn's sourced relationship history: Madonna (divorced, 1985–1989); Robin Wright (divorced, 1996–2010); Scarlett Johansson (past relationship, 2011); Charlize Theron (past relationship, 2013–2015); Leila George (divorced, 2020–2022).
How many times has Sean Penn been married?
Sean Penn has 3 recorded marriages: Madonna (1985–1989), Robin Wright (1996–2010) and Leila George (2020–2022).
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