Break-Up Rumors, Is Sean Penn Single Again?

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Is the 65-year-old actor officially back on the market?
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Sean Penn, 65, and his partner had split up. Is the actor best known for his roles in Milk, Mystic River or I Am Sam really single again?

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Penn spotted alone

A fan spotted Sean Penn walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 8, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Sean back on the market?

A rep for Sean Penn was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the actor - known for having been romantically involved with Jessica White, Scarlett Johansson, Madonna, Petra Nemcova, Elizabeth McGovern, Barbara Hershey, Robin Wright, Jewel or Valeria Golino - was splitting hit the internet Friday (January 9), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Sean’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 9, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 9, 2026

Based on the facts (Penn spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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