The couple turned heads on the red cThe couple turned heads on the red carpet, exuding elegance and style as they made their entrance at the film festival. But as mentioned, not everyone was equally impressed.
Why the lovebirds raised eyebrows
Critics quickly took to social media to slam the couple’s age gap. ”Disgusting,” one person wrote on X. Another commented, ”PeePaw and his granddaughter.”
One user questioned, ”If Sean Penn was a greeter at Walmart, would this young girl be with him? I think not.” Meanwhile, others labeled the romance ”unsettling” and ”creepy.”
Another user added, ”Sleeping with someone who wasn’t born yet when you were 33 is just… unsettling.”
Nevertheless, many people were divided by the couple’s appearance. One Facebook user commented, ”I hope they do very well together.” Others shared similar sentiments, expressing support despite the controversy surrounding their age difference.
Mixed reactions
”I could care less about the ages. They’re both over 18 and that’s really all that matters.” Another commented, ”Leave him alone. A 30-year-old is a grown woman. At least he’s not dating teenagers or 23 yr olds.” Meanwhile, someone else penned, “He’s taking everything on the planet to keep up with that, look at him!!!!”
Sean Penn’s relationship with Valeria Nicov marks his first since his divorce from actress Leila George. The couple had been married for two years before their split in April 2022.
Sean and Leila’s relationship began in 2016, and they tied the knot in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, keeping their wedding low-key.
Dating history
Despite their brief marriage, the couple had a long history together, having first met in 2016 and quickly becoming a strong pairing. The end of their marriage followed reports of struggles within the relationship, and the divorce was finalized in 2022. Leila is an Australian-American actress best known for her roles in The Long Home and Mortal Engines.
Penn made his acting debut all the way back in 1981’s Taps. Following that his career went from strength to strength, culminating in the actor taking home two Oscars for his roles in Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008).
