Sean Penn Opens Up About His Love For Madonna: Could They Rekindle?

Here’s a bombshell for you! During an electrifying chat on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Sean Penn revealed that he’s still madly in love with his first wife, the iconic Madonna. When Stephen Colbert playfully asked Sean to choose between Madonna and Britney Spears as his favorite pop star, the 57-year-old actor didn’t hesitate. “Ah, I love my first wife very much. There’s no comparison... you don’t compare those things,” he said with heartfelt sincerity.

Stephen, always the witty host, chimed in, “People compare them all the time! So, you’re going with Madonna?” And Sean, without missing a beat, said, “Sure!” This revelation brings us back to 1985, when Sean and Madonna tied the knot. But alas, their love story came to an end in 1989, just four years later. This union was both Sean and Madonna’s first marriage, though they've each walked down the aisle one more time since then.

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Love That Lasts Beyond Marriage

Despite their divorce decades ago, Sean and Madonna have maintained a close bond over the years. In fact, they’ve shown unwavering support for each other’s charitable endeavors. In December 2016, at a fundraising gala for Madonna’s organization, Raising Malawi, Sean made headlines when he declared his love for her on stage. “I’m still in love with you,” he boldly announced in front of a captivated audience.

Life After Madonna

Following his marriage to Madonna, Sean found love again with actress Robin Wright, whom he married in 1996. Together, they built a beautiful family, welcoming two children: daughter Dylan Frances Penn, now 26, and son Hopper Jack Penn, 24. However, their union came to an end in 2010. On the other hand, Madonna went on to marry filmmaker Guy Ritchie, with whom she shares two sons, Rocco Ritchie and David Ritchie. She’s also a proud mom to a 21-year-old daughter, Lourdes Leon, from a previous relationship with actor Carlos Leon, and has adopted three daughters: Mercy James, Esther Ciccone, and Stella Ciccone.

With such a rich tapestry of love and family, one can’t help but wonder if Sean and Madonna might rekindle their romance in the future. After all, love like theirs doesn’t fade easily. Who knows? Maybe destiny has another chapter in store for these two icons.