Age is just a number? Sean Penn 65 spotted with Valeria Nicov, 30

Sean Penn and his much-younger girlfriend, Valeria Nicov, were spotted enjoying a rare public outing following the 2026 Golden Globes.

The 65-year-old actor, known for films like Mystic River, and 30-year-old Nicov were photographed strolling through Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday, holding hands and chatting as they went about a casual shopping trip.

Penn dressed smartly in a white button-up shirt, blue blazer, and black pants, while Nicov opted for a chic all-black ensemble, complete with a sweater, slacks, coat, sunglasses, and a shoulder bag. Observers also noted Penn appeared to be smoking during the outing, holding a cigarette in his opposite hand.

The couple’s appearance comes after Penn attended the Golden Globes over the weekend, where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. While Penn shared a table with co-star Leonardo DiCaprio and was photographed enjoying a cigarette, Nicov did not attend the ceremony with him.

Penn and Nicov have been romantically linked since September 2024, first spotted sharing a kiss in Madrid. They made a red carpet appearance together at the Marrakech International Film Festival later that November.

This marks one of the few times the couple has been photographed publicly together since going public with their relationship. Penn’s previous high-profile marriages include Madonna (1985–1989), Robin Wright (1996–2010), and Leila George (2020–2022).

And here’s a photograph of Sean Penn with Leonardo DiCaprio, and we will let you build on that yourself. *wink wink*