Sean Penn’s love life is making waves again, this time with 30-year-old Valeria Nicov.
Their recent film festival appearance has reignited buzz about his relationships and growing age gap.

But who is the woman who has captured Penn’s heart?

Who is Valeria Nicov?
Sean Penn’s new girlfriend, 30-year-old Valeria Nicov, is an actress and model from Moldova. According to her IMDb profile, she has been active in the entertainment industry since 2018, with roles in shows like Don’t Worry About the Kids and Mike.

She also appeared briefly as a bartender in Emily in Paris.

How tall is Valeria Nicov?
Valeria Nicov stands at 1.77 meters (5’10”).
Sean Penn started dating her in 2024
In June, Sean Penn, 64, told The New York Times that he wanted to date freely and avoid heartbreak. ”I’m just free,” he explained. ”If I’m going to be in a relationship, I’m still going to be free, or I’m not going to be in it, and I’m not going to be hurting.” He added, ”I don’t sense I’ll have my heart broken by romance again.”

Fast forward to today, and Sean has embarked on a new chapter with his much younger girlfriend, Valeria Nicov.

The 64-year-old actor and his Moldovian girlfriend have been together since September, when they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss while strolling through the streets of Madrid.

While strolling together, the actor, who has battled quitting smoking for years, was spotted with a toothpick in his mouth.

Despite declaring he had quit smoking on his 40th birthday, as reported by The Guardian, the habit seems to have had a stronger hold. Penn, reflecting on his anniversary, called the attempt a ”disaster,” admitting that, despite his efforts, the struggle to fully give it up continues. Even during tender moments with his new girlfriend on their September date, he was seen smoking again.

Sharing a passionate kiss
In October, the Oscar-winning actor and Valeria Nicov were spotted again at Los Angeles International Airport, where they shared another kiss. Known for their cosmopolitan lifestyle, the couple later flew to Paris, where they were photographed embracing on the city’s iconic streets, as captured by the Daily Mail.

Younger than both of Penn’s adult children
The couple shares a 34-year age gap, with Valeria Nicov being younger than both of Sean Penn’s adult children. His daughter, Dylan Penn, was born in 1991, and his son, Hopper Penn, was born in 1993.