What is Sean Penn’s net worth? Who was Sean Penn married to?
Introduction
Sean Penn is an American actor best known for his work in Mystic River, 21 Grams, Milk, and Dead Man Walking.
Penn has received two Academy Awards for Best Actor and was nominated three more times for I Am Sam, Sweet and Lowdown, and Dead Man Walking.
Biography
He was born on August 17, 1960, in Santa Monica, as Sean Justin Penn.
His mother, Eileen Ryan, was an actress, while his father Leo Penn was a director and an actor.
He attended Santa Monica High School.
In 1974, Sean appeared in the”House on the Prairie.”
In 1982, Penn appeared in the comedy “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”
Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High – @Getty
In 1985, he portrayed Andrew Daulton Lee in the thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman.”
He debuted as a film director with The Indian Runner in 1991.
First Oscar
In 2003, Penn earned his first Academy Award for Best Actor in the crime drama “Mystic River.” The film earned over $156 million worldwide.
It was directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood.
“I really thank Clint Eastwood professionally and humanly for coming into my life,” Penn said on the stage after he recived his Oscar.
In 2004, he made a guest appearance on the TV series — “Two and a Half Men.”
February 26, 2013 in Boston – @Getty
Penn wins Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Milk”
In 2008, he portrayed Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California, in the film Milk. It grossed $54 million worldwide.
In 2009, Penn took home the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk
He is the 9th person to win 2 Academy Awards for Best Actor.
“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” the American actor said in a later interview. “‘Milk’ was the last time I had a good time.”
In 2010, he starred as Joseph C. Wilson in “Fair Game.” The film won the “Freedom of Expression Award.”
May 18, 2012 in Cannes, France – @Getty
In 2015, Penn performed as Jim Terrier in the action thriller film The Gunman. It was directed by Pierre Morel. The film was a box office disaster – it grossed just $24 million against its $40 million budget.
In 2018, he published a novel titled – “Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff.”
In 2022, Sean played in the eight-part TV series — “Gaslit.” It also stars Darby Camp, Shea Whigham, Betty Gilpin, Dan Stevens, and Julia Roberts.
In 2023, Sean directed his first documentary film — “Superpower.”
Wives
On August 16, 1985, Sean Penn married the “Queen of Pop” – Madonna.
Madonna and Sean Penn leave rehearsals for their play ‘Goose and Tom Tom’ in August 1986 in New York City – @Getty
They met on the set of Madonna’s “Material Girl” video in January 1985.
In 1987, she filed for divorce for the first time. The Like a Virgin hitmaker withdrew the papers before filing again two years later. Their divorce was finalized on September 14, 1989 madonna
From 1996 to 2010, Penn was married to Robin Wright, an American actress who was seen in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Unbreakable, and many more.
Penn and Robin have two children – son Hopper Jack Penn and daughter Dylan Frances Penn.
Robin Wright Penn and Sean Penn during 4th Annual Tribeca Film Festival – @Getty
“To be friends with the father of your children is a gift,” Robin Wright said in 2023 in an interview about her ex-husband. She added: “Because we know divorce with children is one of the most difficult things in life.”
In 2013, Sean began dating Charlize Theron. They split in 2015.
In 2020, Penn married Australian actress Leila George in 2020.
Sean Penn and Leila George attend CORE Gala – @Getty
They have been romantically linked since 2016. The couple divorced in 2022.
“If I’m going to be in a relationship, I’m still going to be free,” Penn told The New York Times in an interview in June 2024. “Or, I’m not going to be in it, and I’m not going to be hurting.”
Height
Sean Penn is 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) tall.
Sean Penn – Net Worth
So, how much is Sean Penn worth?
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Penn earned most of his wealth from performing in 74 movies and TV series. His movies have grossed over $2 billion. Therefore, Sean Penn has an estimated net worth of $70 million.
Note – he paid a $50 million divorce settlement to Robin Wright.
Real estate
In 1996, Penn and Wright paid $2.1 million for a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom property in Marin County, California.
In 2008, they listed the home in 2008 for $15 million. However, the house sold for $8 million in 2010.
In 2009, Sean Penn purchased a house in Malibu for $3.8 million. In 2015, Penn put his property on the market for $6.5 million.
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