Sean Penn, 64, and his model girlfriend, Valeria Nicov, 30, made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco on Saturday. The two turned heads with their elegant attire, with Penn donning a classic suit and tie and Nicov dazzling in a strapless black gown featuring draped detailing.

The “Mystic River” star was honored at the festival for his illustrious career as an actor and director. The couple has been romantically linked since September, when they were spotted sharing a passionate moment in Madrid. Their public displays of affection continued, with sightings at Los Angeles International Airport in October and cozy strolls through the streets of Paris later that month.

Their relationship follows Penn’s 2021 divorce from Australian actress Leila George, 32, after one year of marriage and a five-year relationship. Reflecting on his failed marriage, Penn previously admitted to Hollywood Authentic in 2022 that he had been “neglectful,” consumed by personal struggles and depression.

Despite his past challenges, Penn seems to be embracing a new chapter with Nicov, as their whirlwind romance gains attention both on and off the red carpet.