Sean Penn, 64, Slammed For His Red Carpet Debut With 30-Year-Old Girlfriend

Mixed Reactions

Supporters defended the relationship, emphasizing both are adults. One Facebook user noted, “She’s 30, not a teenager—leave them alone.” Others criticized the dynamic, with comments like, “Why do stars always date women young enough to be their daughters?” and comparisons of Penn to a “grandfather.”

Who Is Valeria Nicov?

Originally from Moldova and now based in France, Valeria is an actress fluent in seven languages. She’s appeared in films like Ténor and Paris Pigalle and trained at Moldova’s Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts.

Relationship Timeline

The couple was first linked in September after being spotted in Madrid. This is Penn’s first public romance since his 2022 divorce from actress Leila George.