- Sean Penn scored his fifth Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role in One Battle After Another.
- The 65-year-old plays villain Steven J. Lockjaw opposite Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Penn has been married three times (Madonna, Robin Wright, Leila George) and currently dates model Valeria Nicov.
- His high-profile relationships span decades, from Madonna to Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson.
H2: Golden Globe nod for One Battle After Another
Sean Penn has received his fifth Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the antagonist Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another. The film — in which he stars opposite Leonardo DiCaprio — has brought renewed attention to Penn’s long career and his reputation for powerful, often intense performances.
H3: What the nomination means
At 65, Penn’s recognition for this role reinforces his status as a veteran actor who continues to take on challenging parts. Critics and audiences praised his portrayal of the creepy military officer, a turn that helped secure the Globe nod.
H2: Who is Sean Penn dating now?
Sean Penn went public with his romance with model and actress Valeria Nicov in September 2024 after they were seen kissing during a trip to Madrid. Nicov, originally from Chișinău in Moldova and based in France, has appeared on screen — including a role in Netflix’s Emily in Paris — and has stepped into the spotlight alongside Penn.
Prior to Nicov, Penn briefly dated actress Olga Korotyayeva from around May 2023 until their reported split in November 2023.
H3: Past marriages — quick timeline
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Madonna (1985–1989): Penn and Madonna met on the set of Shanghai Surprise and married in 1985. Their relationship made headlines for its volatility. Madonna later publicly denied longstanding tabloid allegations accusing Penn of physical assault.
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Robin Wright (1996–2010): Penn’s longest relationship, the couple welcomed daughters Dylan (1991) and Hopper (1993) before marrying in 1996. The pair separated and divorced in 2010 after years of attempts to keep the family together for their children.
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Leila George (2020–2021): Penn married Australian actress Leila George during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The marriage ended a year later; Penn later admitted he had “f—– up the marriage,” describing a period of depression and excessive drinking that contributed to the split.
H4: Other notable relationships
Across the years Penn has been linked with several high-profile stars. He dated Charlize Theron from 2013 to 2015 after a long friendship; the relationship ended amicably, Theron later saying their split was not the dramatic story tabloids suggested. He had a brief romance with Scarlett Johansson in 2011 and dated Elizabeth McGovern intermittently in the mid-1980s after meeting on the set of Racing with the Moon.
H3: A public figure on screen and off
Penn’s Golden Globe nomination has refocused attention on both his work and his personal life. From landmark marriages to recent public appearances with Valeria Nicov, his relationships have often tracked alongside major moments in his acting career. As award season continues, Penn’s performance — not his past romances — will be the focal point for voters and audiences alike.
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