• Sean Penn filed separation papers against his wife Robin Wright on April 24, 2009, according to a press release. The papers were filed under the heading of "legal separation with minor children." Penn is allegedly seeking joint custody of the couple's two children.E! Online: Sean Penn, Robin Wright Penn Separation Rerun

    The Robin Wright had previously filed separation papers in December 2007, citing irrevocable differences, though the couple reconciled in April 2008.

    1. Penn and Wright married April 27, 1996
    2. Two children: Dylan Francis (born 1991), and Hopper Jack (born 1993)
    3. Couple met on the set of 1990 film State of Grace
    4. Have filed separation papers twice since late-December 2007
    5. Moved in together in 1991
    6. Wright filed first separation papers in December 2007
    7. Cited irrevocable differences
    8. Couple reconciled in April 2008
    9. Second set of separation papers filed on April 24, 2009, by PennE! Online: Sean Penn, Robin Wright Penn Separation Rerun
  • Sean Penn Fast Facts

    1. Full name: Sean Justin Penn
    2. Born: August 17, 1960
    3. Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
    4. Oscars: 2, Mystic River and Milk
    5. Golden Globe Awards: 1 for Mystic River
    6. Was married to Madonna from 1985-1989
    7. Brother, Michael Penn, is a musician
    8. Brother, Chris Penn, died in 2006
  • Robin Wright Fast Facts

    1. Born April 8, 1966 in Dallas, Texas
    2. Starred as Princess Buttercup in The Princess Bride
    3. Starred as Jenny in Forrest Gump
    4. Began career as a model in early 1980s
    5. Frequently credited as "Robin Wright Penn"
    6. Chosen to serve as judge at 2009 Cannes Film Festival festivalVariety: Cannes unveils lineup