Who are Sean Penn’s children? All about actor’s two kids with Robin Wright 

As per a recent article by US Weekly, actor Sean Penn said that he took a risk by casting his children in his thriller film Flag Day in the year 2021. The actor expressed that despite some parental anxiety, he never regrets the decision.

Penn told the publication that this was the greatest pleasure of his life and that he was so excited for the project, he forgot the risk involved.

"I don't know if this is true of everyone, [but] the greatest joy [in life] is often relief. It’s when you take a chance with something, you invest in it. And sometimes with so much excitement, you forget the risk that you put yourself or someone else at,” Penn told US Weekly while telling about Words of War.

Penn shares his two children Dylan Frances Penn and Hopper Penn with his ex-wife Robin Wright. He further admits that he cast his children because he feels secure when his children are in close proximity.

“I sleep best [when] my kids stay too late at a barbecue that goes into the night and pass out here and I know everybody’s in proximity. I feel the same way with work when they’re around.”

The movie Words of War is based on life and stories of journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya. Politkovskaya reported on social and political events in early 2000s in Russia. She was murdered later.

About Sean Penn's children

Actor Sean Penn is a legendary actor who has given some noteworthy performances in movies like I am Sam, Mystic River and Milk. Penn's eldest child is Dylan who is 34-years-old and his second child is Hopper who is 31-years-old. The actor shares the two children who have now made a pretty impressive life for themselves with his ex-wife Robin Wright.

Dylan Frances Penn is the eldest daughter of Sean Penn. She was born on April 13,1991. Dylan was born after Sean and Robin had been dating for two years. Now, a successful model and actress, Dylan has worked as a freelance screenplay editor and waitress at a pizzeria.

As per People, Sean calls her daughter with a sweet little nickname, Peaches.

As a model, Dylan has worked with some big names such as Gap and Ralph Lauren. Her debut movie was the film Flag Day released in the year 2021. Dylan's brother Hopper also had a small role in the film. She said that working with her family on the set was like doing family therapy in front of everyone to People.

Hopper is Penn's younger son. He was born on August 6,1993, two years prior to his parents' seperation. He was named after the legendary actor Dylan Hopper. Like his sister, he is also an actor and producer. Hopper has been open about his personal struggles. He told People about his addiction with crystal meth.

"I was doing a lot of stuff, but meth was the main one that brought me down. I went to rehab because I woke up in a hospital and my dad was like, 'Rehab? Or bus bench?' I was like, 'I'll take the bed.' "

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He first appeared in the 2016 film The Last Face and has been cast in other films like Between Worlds, Signs of Love and War Machine.

Hopper made headlines in the year 2023 when he was spotted kissing Zoe Sidel in Italy, Sidel is Rosanna Arquette‘s daughter.

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