Sean Penn and Valeria Nicov have been appearing together on various occasions since 2024. Let's check everything about the latter's journey as a model and actress.
With his direction and acting skills, Sean Penn’s work has been widely recognised over the years. The actor has had the opportunity to play the lead in films such as She’s So Lovely, The Thin Red Line, Before Night Falls, and more. He has developed a fan base among television audiences with his performances in The First, Gaslit, and C*A*U*G*H*T.
Sean Penn recently came into the headlines when he was spotted with his girlfriend, Valeria Nicov, on January 14, 2026, as they went outside for shopping in Santa Monica, California. Ever since people came to know about their relationship, their age gap of more than 30 years grabbed a lot of attention. Following their latest red carpet appearance, netizens have been curious to know everything about Valeria. So, let’s have a look at Valeria’s career and other information related to Sean’s partner.
While Valeria’s relationship with Sean Penn has already made her a popular face, she has also pursued a successful journey in various fields. Valeria enrolled at the RADA Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, studying the Advanced Acting Fundamentals Course. She continued her training at Cours Florent and Valerie Poleacov School.
Valeria has collaborated with brands such as Carolina Herrera and Bonanza during her modelling career. She is currently signed with the Paris-based agency, Premium. She spent most of her childhood in Chisinau, Moldova.
Outside the modelling world, Valeria has been featured in a few films and TV shows. Back in 2018, she was seen as 'Chloe' in Cedric Anger’s Paris Pigalle. Other films to her credits include Chacun chez soi, Lineman Up: Storm Soldiers 3, and Tenor. A year after making her acting debut, Valeria expanded her career to the small screen with two shows, Mike and Don’t Worry About the Kids.
Valeria is additionally trained in piano. Apart from English, she is fluent in three more languages - French, Spanish, and Russian. Valeria is also interested in sports such as boxing and horse riding. She once worked in a stage show, Sacred Monster. She even operates an Instagram page with more than 20,000 followers.
The reports of Sean and Valeria being linked to each other first went viral when they appeared together in Madrid in September 2024. The duo was seen in the streets while they kissed each other. A few months ago, in June of the same year, Sean Penn claimed in an interview that he was enjoying his single life. For the unversed, the Dead Man Walking star has been married thrice. Sean and his third wife, Leila George, divorced two years before the former appeared with Valeria.
After being spotted again at the Los Angeles International Airport in October 2024, Sean and Valeria appeared as a couple for the first time on the red carpet of the Marrakech International Film Festival, organized the following month. The pair opted for black outfits as they went to the event. They also attended the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, followed by their latest appearance for shopping in California.
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