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Sean Penn Says His Cocky Attitude Almost Cost Him Breakout Role In ‘Fast Times At Ridgemont High’

Sean Penn said his feeling of entitlement almost cost him his breakout role in the 1982 teen comedy film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. During a virtual appearance on the Tonight Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon, the Oscar-winning actor, 59, admitted that even before he was a star, he carried around a sense of entitlement when […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

Brigitte Nielsen Claims She Had One-Night Stand With Sean Penn When He Was Married To Madonna

Brigitte Nielsen says she once slept with Madonna’s ex-husband Sean Penn in an act of revenge. The 56-year-old actress shared an anecdote on The Talk in which she dished that she got back at the Material Girl after she was rude to her at a nightclub more than 20 years ago. The tea-spilling came as […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

Robin Wright’s Daughter, Dylan Penn, Is Her Spitting Image In A Stunning New Selfie

Dylan Penn, the daughter of House of Cards actress Robin Wright and Mystic River actor Sean Penn, has sent Instagram reeling after a stunning bare-faced selfie where she looks like the spitting image of her mother. With such genetically-blessed parentage, it’s little surprise that Dylan is a beauty, and the entertainment world has taken notice. […]

By Anna Harnes | 4y ago

Mel Gibson And Sean Penn Trailer Dramatizes The Origin Story Of ‘The Oxford Dictionary’

Academy Award winners Sean Penn and Mel Gibson star in the latest biographic film about the origins of The Oxford Dictionary in The Professor and the Madman. The film released the first trailer recently on the official YouTube page for Transmission Films, one of the production houses for the film. The film is based on […]

By Shah Shahid | 4y ago

Sean Penn Writes Bizarre Endorsement Of Bradley Cooper, ‘A Star Is Born’

A Star Is Born, the musical remake of three previous films that stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, entered the fall season as the odds-on favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film, which was Cooper’s directorial debut, drew rave reviews and performed well at the box office, with many viewers praising […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Former DEA Agent Said Sean Penn Should ‘Be Jailed’ For ‘Enabling’ Alleged Drug Lord El Chapo To Evade Arrest

A former DEA agent has called for Sean Penn to be jailed because he claims the Hollywood star allowed alleged drug cartel boss El Chapo to escape capture. Jack Riley is now retired but he was once the highest ranking career Special Agent at the DEA. He has recently written a book about his relentless […]

By Tim Butters | 4y ago

Sean Penn Filming Documentary About The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi

Sean Penn’s newest project is certainly an ambitious one, USA Today is reporting. Yasin Aktay, an adviser to Turkey’s president, confirmed to the press on Thursday that Penn had recently interviewed him for a documentary he’s working on that looks into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi was a columnist for the Washington […]

By Melissa Binns | 4y ago

Dakota Johnson And Chris Martin: Not Pregnant, Just Love Balloons

With gender reveal parties being all the rage these days, seeing pink and blue makes everyone think of babies. So, when a bevy of balloons of both hues was spotted at a star-studded party hosted by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin at his home in Malibu, California, it was assumed that he and actress Dakota Johnson, […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Sean Penn Says #MeToo Movement Just Divides Men And Women

Sean Penn and Natascha McElhone were recently interviewed by TODAY, where they discussed their new Hulu show, The First, which is about a dangerous mission to Mars. Penn also expressed his thoughts about the #MeToo movement, saying that it’s “too black and white.” He also said, “Well, we don’t know what’s a fact in many […]

By Kristy Morgan | 5y ago

Sean Penn Hulu Series ‘The First’ Gets Premiere Date

Sean Penn will be appearing in his first starring role in a television series when The First premieres on Hulu on September 14. Although Penn has spent most of his career making movies, he has numerous television credits, including two episodes of Friends. However until now, he has never taken on a prominent recurring role […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Sean Penn’s Son Hopper Pleads No Contest To Drug Charges

Actor Sean Penn’s son, Hopper Penn, reportedly pleaded no contest on charges of drug possession in connection to his April arrest in Nebraska. According to an Associated Press report syndicated by Page Six, the 24-year-old Penn and his girlfriend, Uma von Wittkamp, were arrested on April 4 on Interstate 80 in southeastern Nebraska, where authorities […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

Sean Penn Has Ambien Hangover In Bizarre Colbert Interview: Disheveled Actor Smokes Butts Defying NYC Law

Sean Penn is no stranger to controversy, but according to the many reports about his interview with Stephen Colbert on Monday night, he outdid himself. During the interview, Penn seemed to be in his Rebel Without a Cause-like mode, which works well for him in movies. It wasn’t necessarily working for him last night, as […]

By Roz Zurko | 5y ago

Johnny Depp’s Ex Amber Heard On Crutches

Johnny Depp’s ex Amber Heard was spotted out on a date with Sean Penn about a week ago, but has seemingly suffered some misfortune since. Going by her Instagram posts posted on Thursday, she is on crutches due to an injury. In one photo, she’s in a white hospital gown, and apparently in a doctor’s […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 5y ago

Johnny Depp’s Ex, Amber Heard, Possibly Dating Sean Penn, Reports ‘Page Six’

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ended their tumultuous marriage over a year ago after allegations of abuse, which the Pirates of the Caribbean star denies, and following a drawn-out court battle over settlement. Since the two parted ways, Johnny Depp has focused mainly on his career and his own financial battle with his former management […]

By Jessica Dafoe | 5y ago

Trump Lectured By ‘Clueless’ Sean Penn On Compassion — ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ Guest Host Slams Actor

A recent op-ed in Time Magazine giving Trump a lecture on compassion which is written by actor Sean Penn has one Fox News contributor questioning – “Who is Sean Penn to lecture Trump about compassion?” In Penn’s article, which appeared Saturday in Time’s online venue, Sean Penn calls Trump the enemy of compassion. The lengthy […]

By Roz Zurko | 5y ago

Sean Penn And His Daughter, Dylan Penn, Spend Quality Time Together During Hawaiian Vacation

Sean Penn and his daughter, Dylan Penn, were photographed spending some quality time together while on vacation in Hawaii. The two were seen out flaunting their toned bodies with Dylan in two-piece swimwear and Sean in a pair of khaki shorts. Daily Mail reports that Sean Penn likes to travel whenever he gets a chance. […]

By Heather Tooley | 5y ago

El Chapo Attorneys Insist Jail Too Tough, Client Not Allowed Glass Of Water

Attorneys for jailed drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” are complaining conditions for their client are too restrictive since he was moved to a federal facility in Brooklyn and are hampering their attempts to mount a defense for him. During a recent court appearance attended by Guzman and his team of public defenders, lawyers told the […]

By Glenn Minnis | 6y ago

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Stands Behind Utah Monument

Leonardo DiCaprio has been a very vocal environmental activist and has not let up on making people aware of the very real concerns that come with global warming, despite Trump’s belief that it’s all a hoax. The Revenant star has donated millions and spoken to world leaders, including the Pope and President Obama to inspire […]

By Jessica Dafoe | 6y ago

Madonna Says Trump’s Victory Felt ‘Like Someone Died’: Feels Betrayed By Women Who Voted For Him

Madonna has revealed that Trump’s stunning presidential victory left her feeling “like someone died.” The pop icon added that she felt betrayed by the women who voted for him. The president-elect got 42 percent of female votes, according to exit polls. Madonna called the figures “insanely high” and admitted that she was still struggling to […]

By Tito Ojo-Medubi | 6y ago

Mel Gibson Back In Action With Several Big Releases Slated For This Year

Mel Gibson is set to star alongside Sean Penn in an upcoming film about two obsessive men, according to The Guardian. The actor-turned-director joins Penn to star in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel The Professor and the Madman. Mel Gibson acquired the rights to the novel written by Simon Winchester and is set […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Hopper Penn: Sean Penn’s Son Almost Had A Rare Name

Hopper Penn dodged a big bullet in the name department. The 22-year-old firstborn son of actors Sean Penn and Robin Weight recently told Interview magazine that his famous dad wanted to name him after a cut of meat, but his sensible mom stepped in to stop the madness. “My dad wanted to name me Steak, […]

By Victoria Miller | 7y ago

Sean Penn And Charlize Theron Ice Each Other, Then Hug It Out After Disastrous Cannes Reviews

Sean Penn wasn’t exactly greeted with open arms in Cannes where his socio-political romantic drama The Last Face was shown, and saying that is it was not received well would be an understatement. In fact, the movie was so bad that as soon as the credits started rolling, the audience booed. Adding to the tension […]

By Lynnette Southwood | 7y ago

Charlize Theron And Sean Penn Reunite, Show Some PDA At Cannes Film Festival

https://rumble.com/embed/vcdzv/ Charlize Theron and Sean Penn showed some PDA at the Cannes Film Festival when they reunited in the South of France on Friday. People reports that the former couple had a “frosty” encounter earlier in the day, but later made up for it when they were spotted in a “friendly embrace.” The pair appeared […]

By Heather Tooley | 7y ago

Gerard Butler Gets Advice From Sean Penn About Girlfriend Morgan Brown?

Gerard Butler may be seeking advice from his pal Sean Penn about a new stage in his life that he is entering. While the Scottish actor has been known for being quite a playboy, he has been settling down with his latest girlfriend Morgan Brown in southern California. “Sean Penn, Gerard Butler and Owen Wilson […]

By Jenny Cox | 7y ago

Sean Penn Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Promise Of Apology And Charitable Donation

Sean Penn, the Academy Award-winning actor perhaps best known for his performance as Harvey Milk in Milk and as Sam Dawson in I Am Sam, is going to be making his next appearance playing a bird: an angry bird. According to the Guardian, Sean Penn is going to be in the Angry Birds movie, and […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Lee Daniels Apologizes To Sean Penn In $10 Million Defamation Suit

Empire’s Lee Daniels is apologizing to actor Sean Penn after he implied that he physically abused Madonna. Daniels decided to settle the $10 million defamation suit, which Penn put into motion after Daniels comments during an interview. In response, Daniels months later, has decided to pen an apology letter to the Academy Award-winning actor in […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

‘Empire’ Drama: Bombshell Reason Behind Naomi Campbell Decision Revealed, According To Insiders [Spoilers]

By the end of the latest episode of Empire, fans were left at the edge of their seats when Naomi Campbell was abruptly killed off off the show. For those who missed it, the latest episode, titled “A Rose By Any Other Name,” centered around Hakeem devising a plan to take down Camilla (Naomi Campbell) […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 7y ago

Sean Penn, Demi Lovato On Board for ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ Due Out In May – Rovio Hopes To Earn Back Some Losses From Film

In case you hadn’t heard, there is a new Angry Birds movie due out in May and the cast list just got beefed up in a major way. Sean Penn announced on Wednesday through an Entertainment Tonight exclusive that he will be joining the animated feature. This news came just days after learning that Demi […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 7y ago

Charlize Theron Talks Sean Penn Breakup, Denies ‘Ghosting’ Him

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are broken up and have been since late June 2015, but the actress has opened up about the relationship to the Wall Street Journal. This is what Charlize Theron says REALLY happened when she broke up with Sean Penn: https://t.co/wRN3tCDIVC pic.twitter.com/PFGnLbCiLj — ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) March 29, 2016 Sean […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Sean Penn Gets ‘Romantic’ With Mystery Blonde As Questions Arise About El Chapo Interview

Sean Penn was reportedly spotted with an unknown blonde woman in Chicago last week, enjoying a romantic dinner as questions began to arise about his interview with drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Penn was spotted getting cozy at a restaurant with the mystery woman over the weekend and reportedly shared a window seat with […]

By Mandy Crum | 7y ago

Charlize Theron Won’t Bend ‘To Make A Man Feel Secure’

There is a reason Charlize Theron is idolized by millions, including many other models turned actresses, and that has something to do with her fierce independence and iron-willed tenacity. Charlize has always gone after her dreams with unbridled passion, and that’s something that Ms. Theron says most men find intimidating. As she speaks about dating […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Sean Penn Responds To Ted Cruz’s Claim That Hollywood Is Glorifying ‘El Chapo’

Ted Cruz criticized actor-activist Sean Penn at an addiction policy forum in Hookset, New Hampshire, on Thursday. The recent winner of the Republican Iowa Caucus spoke on the drug problem in America, then turned his attention to illegal immigration. Cruz shared his family story of a half-sister who died from a drug overdose in 2011. […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 7y ago

Police Seeking Actress: Kate Del Castillo Accused Of Money Laundering For El Chapo?

Kate del Castillo is being sought by police. The Mexican television star attracted the attention of prosecutors after she reportedly brokered the meeting between Sean Penn and drug cartel leader, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Mexican law enforcement officials have been attempting to interview Kate del Castillo and question the actress about money laundering. The charges […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

Madonna Personally Insulted By Lee Daniels’ Legal Team After She Defends Sean Penn

As Elton John, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan, and countless others have learned, a great way to get attention for yourself is to insult Madonna. It’s not that Madonna is beyond reproach, but the fact she is used so much as a target for people’s self-loathing and insecurities makes it hard to see when she actually […]

By Daryl Deino | 7y ago

El Chapo’s Sinaloa Cartel Takes A Major Hit, 24 Members Arrested In Border U.S.-Mexico Raid

Joaquin Guzman, the Mexican drug lord better known as El Chapo, was re-arrested on January 8 after a prison escape. Sean Penn interviewed El Chapo, based on the then fugitive’s connection with Mexican actress Kate del Castillo. A more recent development is 24 members of El Chapo’s Sinaloa cartel being arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 7y ago

Kate Del Castillo Says That Sean Penn Sold Her Out With The El Chapo ‘Rolling Stone’ Piece

Kate del Castillo is not very happy with Sean Penn, and she feels as if she’s been used. Del Castillo claims that Sean Penn never told her about his deal with Rolling Stone, and she feels very betrayed. But Penn bombastically says del Castillo absolutely knew, and wanted to ride his coattails to national prominence. […]

By Amy Feinstein | 7y ago

Kate del Castillo Says Mexican Government Wants ‘To Destroy’ Her For Arranging ‘El Chapo,’ Sean Penn Meeting

Kate del Castillo is the Mexican-American actress who arranged the meeting between drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and actor-activist Sean Penn. The day after Rolling Stone published Penn’s article on El Chapo, the then fugitive was arrested. Mexican law enforcement now wants to speak with del Castillo about the meeting, and she says the […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 7y ago

‘My Article Failed’ — Sean Penn Says Interview With ‘El Chapo’ Guzman Did Not Have Intended Results

Actor Sean Penn believes that his interview with Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, also known as drug kingpin “El Chapo,” failed in its intent. “My article failed,” Penn told 60 Minutes’ co-host Charlie Rose, according to CBS News. Sean Penn says Mexico is trying to put him in the crosshairs of “El Chapo’s” cartel: https://t.co/nrrfM1WVkf pic.twitter.com/nTEJ8GIo6n […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

Sean Penn Death Watch: Could Actor Be Afraid For His Life Following ‘El Chapo’ Interview?

Could Sean Penn be afraid for his life following the now-infamous interview he conducted with Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera (more widely known as “El Chapo”)? That’s the question Charlie Rose put to him in the upcoming interview, which will air on 60 Minutes in its entirety. The Daily Mail, quoting that particular part of the […]

By Aric Mitchell | 7y ago

Guy Ritchie Blasts Madonna’s ‘Counterproductive’ Parenting Style In Wake Of Custody Battle

Guy Ritchie is currently in the middle of a custody battle with his ex-wife Madonna over their teenage son Rocco. Currently, multiple reports say that Rocco wants to stay with his father. Now, according to People magazine, Ritchie is bashing Madonna over her stern parenting style. While many reports have said that Rocco finds his […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

Does Sean Penn Regret Meeting El Chapo? Actor Speaks For The First Time Since Interview [Video]

Does Sean Penn have any regrets about his meeting with El Chapo? That’s what the actor is suggesting in a brand new interview. Penn’s interview with El Chapo is believed to have aided in his eventual recapture. The Mexican drug lord was captured again, six months since escaping the prison facility that was said to […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

What Role Is Sean Penn Playing In The Madonna/Rocco Custody Drama

Is the rebirth of Madonna’s relationship with Sean Penn the real reason behind Rocco Ritchie taking off to stay with his father, Guy Ritchie? Although that aspect of the conflict has been kept under wraps, Rocco is allegedly less than thrilled with the reunion of Madonna and former husband Sean Penn. Since their 1989 divorce, […]

By Amy Feinstein | 7y ago

Sean Penn Plays Big Role In El Chapo’s Recapture

Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman was recaptured within Mexico’s Sinaloa state early on Friday, six months after he escaped from the country’s most secure prison facility. The mission, which began at 4:00 in the morning, claimed the lives of six of Guzman’s people after a shootout. The drug kingpin initially escaped via a […]

By Val Powell | 7y ago

Sean Penn Was Right: US Drug War Created El Chapo And His Ilk

Sean Penn’s interview with Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo, and El Chapo’s later arrest, are all over the news at the moment. Predictably, many individuals, news outlets, and even presidential candidates are condemning Penn’s interview, according to ABC News. More than just the interview, critics are upset with Sean’s contention that the United States’ “war […]

By Dawn Dixon | 7y ago

El Chapo Silk Shirt ‘Felony Fashion’ Must Have

El Chapo might have a fashion career once his drug-lord business is over with. The fallout from Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s arrest has had a surreal twist or two in the tale, but the effect on fashion followers is one of the most unexpected. El Chapo’s loud and flamboyant silk shirts that he wore for […]

By Ven Lanyon | 7y ago

El Chapo Raid Video Viral: Explosive GoPro Footage Of El Chapo Raid Before Arrest Released [Video]

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was on the run for nearly six months before he was captured by Mexican marines on January 8. Since El Chapo is the most powerful drug trafficker in the world, he actually has a fanbase, despite being a convicted criminal who has successfully escaped from prison twice. Fans were relatively shocked […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 7y ago

Madonna: Sean Penn Love Affair Denied As Singer Receives Fantastic Reviews For San Antonio ‘Rebel Heart Tour’ Concert

Madonna appeared at Sean Penn’s Help Haiti Home charity event Saturday night. She sang a beautiful version of “La Vie En Rose” before telling Sean Penn that she loves him. This caused tabloid websites, such as RadarOnline, to announce that the 1980s couple are officially back together. “As Radar reported back in October, decades after […]

By Daryl Deino | 7y ago

El Chapo Movie In The Works With Sean Penn?

Is an El Chapo movie in the works with Sean Penn? The possibility that the Mexican drug lord met with the controversial Oscar winner to discuss a movie deal is among the questions that FBI investigators want to ask Penn. Joaquin Guzman, better known as El Chapo, reportedly met the actor at a secret location […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

No, A Sean Penn ISIS Interview Was Not Canceled After El Chapo Got Caught, Despite What Deadline Reported

When The New Yorker‘s Andy Borowitz printed a satirical article on Sunday saying that Sean Penn had lost an interview with ISIS after El Chapo was captured following his own sit-down with the Oscar winning actor, most readers let out a laugh. Those familiar with Borowitz, after all, know him for his sharp send-ups of […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

What Was Sean Penn Thinking? Actor Interviews ‘El Chapo’ Before His Arrest

Mexican druglord Joaquín Archivaldo “El Chapo” Guzmán has been taken into custody, after months on the run, and his capture may be thanks to actor Sean Penn. While the fugitive was on the run in Mexico last October, Sean Penn interviewed him in secrecy, and the actor may be in hot water because of it. […]

By Blair Nicole | 7y ago

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