Everyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the past decade or so knows who Sean Penn was first married to Madonna. The couple originally met back in 1985 and dated for just 7 months before they made it official. They were going strong for a while, while they were the “it” couple in Hollywood.
Everyone wanted to see them make it forever. Unfortunately, some life-altering news would hit the stands that would change everything.
Super-speed Superstar
Penn seems to almost have supernatural abilities when it comes to snagging himself gorgeous women. He also seems to move very quickly, as far as hooking them is concerned. Just look at him waiting for swimsuit model Jessica White to leave the car.
When was he with Ms. White? Oh, pretty much right after he split with his former wife, Robin Wright. Apparently, things move quickly in Sean's love life.
Yes, He Can
Even though Penn is notorious for moving through women as if he moves through roles, he actually is capable of committing. Penn decided to tie the knot more than once, along his rollercoaster love life.
The first time Penn would put a ring on someone’s finger, it would make major headlines. But little did the press know that this would be the beginning of a major media storm for Sean Penn and his new bride.
Back In The Day
But what was Sean Penn up to before he took the plunge with Madonna? Well, in his past, he was extremely dedicated to his relationship with the beautiful Elizabeth McGovern. When they were together, he really thought she would be the one walking down the aisle with him. The couple fell in love while working together on Racing with The Moon, and he very quickly got down on one knee.
Of course, she was so excited by the thought of being married to THE Sean Penn that she said yes. However, not long after she had a change of heart. She told him that she was “too young,” and she wasn’t ready to make that kind of commitment at that time. Later she would say that she was “lucky,” for making that decision.
Setting the Bar High
Just when it seemed as if Penn was only interested in actresses, he decided to shake things up a little bit and get involved with Australian model Elle Macpherson.
They were spotted canoodling at an Upper Eastside restaurant in NYC, in 1996. One onlooker described the pair as only having eyes for each other, and very physically affectionate towards one another.