Sean Penn is known for his appearances in the mystery drama Mystic River and the biopic Milk, for which he has won two Academy Awards. Aside from his performance, the actor has made news for a variety of reasons, one of which is his personal life.
Over the years, he has married three times and had many relationships with women such as Elizabeth McGovern, Susan Sarandon, and Charlize Theron. Here’s an in-depth look into Penn’s relationship with his first wife, Madonna!
Sean Penn and His First Wife
The Dead Man Walking star first met Madonna, who is regarded as one of the most important characters in popular culture and is commonly referred to as the “Queen of Pop,” on the set of her music video for “Material Girl.”
They instantly created a remarkable bond, according to reports. As a result, they have agreed to marry soon. On August 16, 1985, the couple married on Madonna’s 27th birthday, which was also her birthday. Penn turned 25 the next day [August 17, 1985].
Weddings in the ‘Tinseltown Style’
Penn and Madonna married atop a grassy bluff high above the pounding Pacific, according to the LA Times, in an homage to Tinseltown custom.
The famous singer wore a conventional strapless off-white bridal gown on the big day. In 1985, Sean Penn and Madonna had a fight at their wedding.
In addition, the couple’s 10-minute ceremony was seen by the 200 guests. Penn’s family friend and producer Kurt Unger owns the magnificent $6.5-million property where the two appeared briefly on a balcony for the new bride to throw the bridal bouquet.
Rosanna Arquette, David Geffen, Tom Cruise, David Letterman, Andy Warhol, and Carol Kane were among the celebrities that attended the modest ceremony. Interestingly, despite high security keeping anxious paparazzi away from the gate, six media helicopters soared above the area to catch a peek at the private wedding.
The Marriage lasted only four years
Despite the opulent wedding and a promising relationship, the couple was unable to save their marriage. After the singer filed for divorce in December 1987, the two apparently split up. She quickly retracted the papers two weeks later, only to re-file them in January 1989.
In the latter case, she also dropped an assault charge against Penn, alleging that he had beaten her over the New Year’s weekend at their Malibu, California, house. Sean Penn and Madonna Still Admire Each Other Regardless of what occurred in the past, the former couple now only has love to give.
The two have declared their love for each other several times in recent years. For example, during a March 2018 appearance on The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert challenged Penn to choose between his first wife Madonna, and pop princess Britney Spears.
“Ah, I love my first wife very much,” he stated in response.
“There isn’t any [comparison]… You don’t make comparisons between those items. People constantly compare them! “Added he.
In a similar vein, in 2015, the Queen of Pop hinted that her ex-husband Penn was a wonderful man who had never “hit” her. She also claimed that the allegations of his violent and hostile behavior toward her in the 1980s were false.
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