Sean Penn found another chance at love with girlfriend Valeria Nicov.
Penn and Nicov were first linked in summer 2024 after the pair were photographed together in Spain. Their outing came two years after the actor’s divorce from Leila George, whom he was married to from 2020 to 2022. (Penn was also previously married to Madonna from 1985 to 1989 and Robin Wright from 1996 to 2010.)
In November 2024, Penn and Nicov made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Marrakech International Film Festival. They held hands as they posed in coordinated black ensembles. At the event, Penn was honored with a career achievement award.
Since confirming their relationship, Nicov and Penn have kept their romance out largely of the spotlight, but have occasionally stepped out together for an event. Penn and Nicov attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to support Bono’s documentary premiere. They also went to the 2025 Lumière Festival where Penn was the official guest of honor at the event.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Nicov amid her romance with Penn:
Valeria Nicov Is From Moldova
Valeria Nicov was born and raised in Chișinău, Moldova. She seemingly relocated to France as she is signed with the agency Plan A, which is based in Paris.
Valeria Nicov Is a Model
Valeriea Nicov is a model who is signed with the agency Premium Models in Paris. She has done various photoshoots over the years including one for designer Caroline Herrera as well as brands Dada Sport, La Galpa and Bonanza.
Valeria Nicov Started Acting in 2018
In addition to modeling, Valeria Nicov is an actress. She made her film debut in 2018’s Paris Pigalle. Nicov has also had roles in the movies Chacun Chez Soi, Lineman Up: Storm Soldiers 3 and Ténor.
For TV, Nicov has appeared in recurring roles on the series Mike and Don’t Worry About the Kids. She also made a cameo in Emily in Paris as a bartender.
Nicov also appeared in the stage play Monstre Sacré in 2025.
“So looking forward to this! 🤍Thank you thank you thank you to the most wonderful and funny partners,” she wrote in French via Instagram in February 2025 alongside promotional photos of the play.
Valeria Nicov Is Friends With Emily in Paris’ Camille Razat
Valeria Nicov has had a close bond with Emily in Paris star Camille Razat. The women connected while filming Paris Pigalle. Razzat has since popped up on Nicov’s Instagram feed on multiple occasions.
“Ma femme,” Nicov captioned a photo of the pair in May 2022.
The following year, Nicov shared more snaps of her and Razzat spending quality time together outside.
“You burst inside my heart,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2023.
Valeria Nicov Has an Affinity for Languages
According to Valeria Nicov’s IMDB page, she can speak several languages including French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Romanian. Nicov has shown off her love for foreign languages by captioning several of her Instagram posts in different languages.
Sean Penn and Valeria Nicov Have an Age Gap Romance
Sean Penn and Valeria Nicov have a reported 34-year age gap. The Oscar winner was born in 1960 while Nicov was reportedly around age 30 when they were first linked in 2024.
