Sean Penn is a fantastic actor who has given some amazing performances in action films. He has been an integral part of some iconic movies that have gone on to define modern American action films. Penn has an excellent track record when it comes to movies. However, it is another story when it comes to his personal life. 

Penn has infamously struggled with anger issues, which have damaged close relationships in his life. He made some deeply touching comments about his regrets in life. These show how mature a person the actor is.

Sean Penn Regretted His Frightening Temper After Losing His Women

Sean Penn
Sean Penn is one of the most talented actor and film directors whose reign in Hollywood has won him several critically acclaimed awards. The actor’s first breakout role in Dead Man Walking in 1995 marked his arrival as a Hollywood leading artist and earned him an Academy Award nomination and the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival for his performance in the movie. 

Through his success in showbiz, Penn has established himself as one of the most in-demand stars. Despite his glorious career and mega success, Penn’s personal life has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Over the years, his reputation has soiled in the entertainment industry because of his alleged temper issues.

Sean Penn was previously married to signing legend Madonna. The former couple ended their relationship in 1989. According to several reports, Penn was excessively violent towards his former wife during their relationship period in the 1980s.

Madonna, Sean Penn, and Charlize Theron
In June 1987, Madonna was hospitalized after Penn allegedly harassed her and hit her on the head with a baseball bat. Despite the bombshell allegations, the singer remained protective of him. As per the police report, Sean Penn stormed their Malibu home.

The report stated,

“When she told him she was leaving the house, he tried to bind her hands with an electric lamp and cord. Screaming and afraid, Madonna fled from the bedroom. What followed was a nine-hour ordeal that left her deeply shaken. Penn chased her into the living room, caught her, and bound her to a chair with heavy twine. Then he threatened to cut off her hair.”

It continued,

“He allegedly smacked and roughed up Madonna while she was tied to a chair, and then left for a few hours to buy more booze—leaving his then-wife bound and gagged—only to return and continue terrorizing her. He only agreed to untie her after she agreed to perform a degrading s*x act on him, and then fled the house, got in her car, and raced to the sheriff’s office—eventually stumbling inside.”

Later the pop icon stated in the court documents,

“I know the allegations in those and other reports to be completely outrageous, malicious, reckless, and false.”

In addition to this sobering incident, Sean Penn said something cryptic during his Oscar acceptance speech. The actor won the prestigious award for his enigmatic performance in the 2008 romance drama Milk. Penn said, “I do; know how hard I make it to appreciate me.”

Sean Penn has dated several A-list stars and married big celebs like Madonna, Leila George, Charlize Theron, and Robin Wright.

A Brief Note on Sean Penn’s Filmography

Sean Penn
Sean Penn has won several awards, collaborated with top-notch directors, and earned top billings in showbiz. Despite his traumatic reputation in the industry, his filmography record is quite impressive. Penn has received prestigious Academy Awards for his roles in two of the most iconic films Mystic River and Milk. 

The actor began his professional journey in Hollywood with a minor role in the 1974 tv series Little House. He made his feature film debut in the 1981 American drama Taps. Penn has starred in films like This Must Be the Place, The Game, 21 Grams, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, I Am Sam and Dead Man Walking.