Sean Penn is one of the most respected actors in the industry, with two Academy Awards to his name, thanks to his roles in Mystic River and Milk.
He has been in the business since the 1980s and remains a big name today. So, take a look at Penn’s successful career and the net worth he has amassed.
Sean Penn’s Illustrious and Successful Career
The 62-year-old started his career on TV, making a brief appearance in an episode of Little House of the Prairie, directed by his father, Leo Penn.
He made his film debut in the drama Taps, followed by a string of movies in the 1980s, like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Bad Boys.
He gained critical attention when he did At Close Range, State of Grace, and Carlito’s Way. He became a prominent leading actor in Dead Man Walking and earned his first Academy Award nomination and the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival.
He nabbed another two Oscar nominations when he starred in the Woody Allen comedy-drama Sweet and Lowdown and the drama I am Sam.
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From there, Penn got his first Academy Award for Best Actor for Mystic River and the second in Milk.
He also received a Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for the 1997 movie She’s So Lovely and two Volpi Cups for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for the indie film Hurlyburly and the drama 21 Grams.
Directing-wise, he debuted in The Indian Runner, followed by The Crossing Guard, The Pledge, and Into the Wild, garnering critical acclaim and two Academy nominations.
Sean Penn Net Worth
Penn’s net worth used to be higher when it was still combined with his ex-wife Robin Wright. The two were married for four years, from 1996 to 2010, and shared two kids.
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According to reports, he paid Wright a huge part of his net worth as a divorce settlement, reportedly worth $50 million.
It seems no biggie today, as he’s still $70 million rich.
Sean Penn, Robin Wright Together Again?
Meanwhile, Penn and Wright were spotted together again for the first time in years at LAX over the weekend.
In the photos obtained by Page Six, Penn was seen carrying a black backpack while Wright walked behind him with a black suitcase in hand.
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The on-again, off-again couple was never seen before in public after their divorce. The reps didn’t return the public’s request for comment.
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