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I read a version of this story yesterday on Jezebel’s tabloid round-up, but it barely registered because it sounded more like Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn had merely had a conversation at a party, and Us Weekly was trying to make that conversation into a full-blown affair. But Us Weekly just released their online version of the ScarJo/Sean hookup, and it does sound more compelling than I realized. After all, ScarJo likes an older man (Benicio del Toro and the elevator), and God knows that she’s probably the #1 Hot Bachelorette these days, so she can have her pick of the litter. I think that’s where she found Sean too – the litter pan.
That was fast. Just weeks after announcing her split with hubby Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, 26, has a new leading man in her life — Academy-Award winning actor Sean Penn, 50!
A source tells the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands now) that the duo began their fling in early January when she was staying at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont while filming We Bought a Zoo with Matt Damon.
“Their first hook-up was in Scarlett’s Bungalow,” says the insider.
Nearly twice her age, the Milk star might seem an odd choice for Johansson, but the source points out that a common cause brought them together.
“Scarlett first reached to Sean when she was planning to visit Haiti with Oxfam,” says the source. “She knew Sean was living their in a tent and turned to him for advice.”
While the actress didn’t end up going on the trip, she did develop feelings for Penn (who split from wife Robin Wright after 14 years of marriage last August).
“Scarlett’s smitten with him,” the insider says.
For more on Johansson and Penn’s budding romance — including details on how they fooled partygoers at L.A.’s Sunset Tower Hotel in February — pick up the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands now!
[From Us Weekly]
Yeah, I doubt ScarJo is “smitten”. Girl probably just wants to get laid, well and often. Sean’s good for a fling, I guess, although I think he’s still technically dating some model chick. But, whatever. It’s not like Sean has a reputation for being faithful. And ScarJo… well, Sean is probably a better pick than some of her other rebound hookup choices. I’d like to see her with someone really fun, though. God knows Sean isn’t Mr. Fun Times.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
Written by Kaiser
Posted in Hookups, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn
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Ewwwwwwww! Just Ewwwwwwwww!
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Gross, Sean Penn just isn’t a good egg.
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I don’t get his appeal at all. There’s also a story of him hooking up with Charlize Theron.
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“so she can have her pick of the litter. I think that’s where she found Sean too – the litter pan.”
I understand women who are not into recycling (can be such a mess) but please don’t litter.
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You in danger, girl. He crazy.
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didn’t he beat on madonna?
if so, did he also beat up robin?
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Can you imagine going from looking over at Ryan Reynolds in bed, (Hey! I think he’s cute!) to looking over at that old cruster, Sean Penn?! I am shuddering.
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Didnt he also hook up with Natalie portman once? Oh scarlett. Well at least she is more Kate Hudson and not a Cameron Diaz.
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gross
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that trojan vibrator do! ha. completely believe they’re doing it. thought I read somewhere awhile back that it was over with to’s ex & sean penn…idk tho.
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She sure has a thing for douchebags, huh?
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Ugh, not Sean Penn, possibly the biggest douche in all of Hollywood. I don’t care HOW badly she may need to get laid…BAD, bad decision.
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Is she a clothes-peg for any douche-bag that comes a knocking?
yikes!!!
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Well. From one douchbag to another. Though douchebags are many times pretty good in bed. So maybe that’s the appeal. She just closes her eyes.
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Dislike Scarjo. Hate Sean. They’re perfect for each other… at least for some skanky drunken (he’s an alcoholic) sex.
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Guess Scarjo just has a thing for gerbils and weasels.
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@brin
OMG, please say it ain’t so about Penn and Theron. She’s so incredibly beautiful and talented. Someone get her a movie role that’s deserving of her, pleasssse.
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Ewie! I don’t like that at all!
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@Rita….I read it somewhere online, I’ll look back to find out where. Let’s hope it’s not true.
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She’s pretentious enough that this makes sense. I just hope they don’t breed, because they will create the most pretentious baby every who will come out of the womb dressed in black and holding a book of 19th century German poetry.
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US just wants to sell more mags tomorrow when their magazines come out.
What a rediculous story. Johansson is with Ryan Reynolds where she belongs!
What sensible woman would leave Ryan for
tht old man?
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Sure, Sean Penn isn’t perfect. No one is. But at least he passionately cares about the big issues in life, such as making the world a better place for everyone, and he does his best to act on that. He’s certainly a lot more interesting and attractive than most other people in Hollywood.
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I am so judging this. Ewwww…
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dude scares me. probably still good for a few f*cks, tho.
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What a coincedence, Ryan Reynolds and
Scarjo staying in the same hotel!
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@Rita…finally found it…it’s in the National Enquirer so chances are good it’s not true, but suposedly they were all over each other at the Chateau Marmont (wonder if Lindsay stopped by after court!).
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Look, he may be a douch, but he’s totally intense. I can see how that might translate into a very hot, no conversation boning.
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Hot couple! (yeah, I know: I’m apparently the only one to think this
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I’m scared for her.
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@brin
I love you gals who are like a dog with a play towel. You ain’t going to let it go until you get it right. Thanks!!!
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@Rita….hey, I just wanted to make sure I didn’t imagine it (ugh), hope I didn’t spoil your day!
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He is such a downgrade for her, I don’t believe there is anything between her and Sean Penn. I bet they were talking about making a movie together.
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Oh Scarlett, NO!!!!
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@brin
You never spoil my day and only add to the pleasure of living it.
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Gross. If any woman actually shows him the time of day (or more) at this point, it is because Penn still has massive movie-making power in Hollywood. That has got to be it. No other reason I can even entertain without getting nausea.
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@Rita….Awww…back at ya, gf!
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are you freaking fracking kiddin me?
He must be hung, cause damn, I dont see it.
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She called him for advice about sleeping in a tent in a devastated third world country but decided to pass, uh-huh. Perfect come-on for a perfect A-hole.
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simply meh…
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She’s banging Spiccoli? Ewwwww, just ewwww.
I mean he’s so old…and ugly…and nasty…
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Disgusting (if true). Regardless of whether he is a d-bag or not (I lean toward he is), Sean Penn is old enough to be her father — she’s young (and probably stupid) so her going with him I can forgive, but he should be ashamed of himself.
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US Weekly sucks if they have to resort to smearing people’s reputations to sell their magazines.
Give the couple a break, he loves her and she loves him. Their love for each other will withstand the test of time.
Even if they divorce, if they really love each, their love will survive.
Is there a fan club that supports both of them?
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Don’t like her. But good match
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Does this give hope to 50 year old men all over the world?
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Oh ScarJo, you’re so young and gorgeous, go find a hot young thing and show him how it’s done… I have no opinion on Sean Penn personally but if I were in her position I’d be out finding the hottest guys I could, no offense to anyone in the 50 year old range…he just doesn’t do it for me and she has the pick of the litter.
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PrettyLights, I think that she is not looking because she already has what she wants with Ryan Reynolds. He has not been seen with anyone else, either.
I have nothing against Penn. He is just not her type. Johansson likes good looking guys with good bodies. She had that with the guy she went with before Reynolds….
The story was not believable.
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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
He just seems like like a bowl of sad with some anger sprinkled on top.
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What the HELL did she do to her hair? It looks like she drenched it in Aqua Net while in a wind tunnel.
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@ OtherChris – very funny image of their baby!
I have to say I can see these two together. Although Sean is pretty wrinkly at this point, he has that edge that Scarlett seems to share. Too bad SP’s not ten years younger. They might have a real chance at something.
Kid Scarlett might enjoy a fling w the old Pennster, but I doubt she’s ready to give up the touch of taut, young skin forever. Which means if he’s not careful, Sean could be headed for heartbreak!
On the other hand, maybe this whole story is a crock.
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whats wrong with her?? wanna be like catherine zeta jones?
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Crazy Daisy,
the whole story is a CROCK!
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