Sean Penn's Ex: Actor and Scarlett Are 'Great Together'

By Rob Shuter Posted Apr 1st 2011 11:32PM

Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson aren't exactly hiding the fact that they're together -- hello, they went to Reese's wedding -- but so far no one in their camps are talking about this budding power couple. Until now! Sean's last serious girlfriend, supermodel Jessica White, tells me on my HDNet show that Scarlett is a great catch for the legendary actor.

"Yes, they're great together," Jessica says. "I think Sean needs a good woman in his life."

Sean and the stunning Jessica dated off and on in 2009 and 2010 but it's not really clear when they officially ended things. (She wouldn't even tell me who else she's dated over the years!) One thing's for sure, Jessica still keeps in touch with him.

"Sean is a really lovely man," Jessica says, adding that the actor's true passion lies in his humanitarian work in Haiti. "That's where he finds his peace and his refuge. I think that's a great job. That's his calling. He's very passionate."

Jessica, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, also echoed what most people say about Sean's life in Hollywood, saying "it's not about the acting" anymore. "He enjoys the directing more than he loves acting."

For more of my interview with Jessica, check out 'Naughty But Nice' exclusively on HDNet Saturdays at 1PM and 7PM.

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Sunday 03 April

By Garcia is Spanish for Gay-brown-noser

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Lorenzo's a little light in the lofers.

Saturday 02 April

By Serge G

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S.J. is stolen biological material, taken against will and formed to clones line 200 pieces total. Sign of dangerous criminal activity. Original Scarlett Galabekian future pediatrician doctor, pediatrician nurse license she obtained in 2008

By ML

Penn moron

By james.amburgey

Watch a Pre-January 8th copy of Inception. Listen closely when the actors say imagine, reality, and safe, or point pistols. You'll hear the words, Loughner, offin' her, part of the word Giffords, and much more. Some even say they hear, do it.

By sanssan363

Some even say they hear, do it.

By dc walker

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...twice her age, think twice SJ.

By Bob

I thought Sean Penn was married to Hugo Chavez. You shallow thinkers do realize Sean is buddy buddy with Chavez the evil dictator who hates America.

By Javadude54

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In three months they will jointly release a statement to the press that they broke up two months ago.

By NAUGHTY BUT NICE ROB

I THINK SEAN AND SCARLETT ARE AN ODD COUPLE

By Doc

Hey webbies! Did you listen to the interview with his ex model Jessica White? It's nice to see someone's ex male or female not trash them out once the relationship ends! Peace!

By iron mike

i thought he was dating hugo chavez?

By sue

Pathedic.......

By Tesla

Sean Penn is serious about one thing, thats Chevez. Sean Penn is the worlds most over rated actor, along with Tom Cruise...Bring on Ian somerhalder, Jonathan Rhyse Meyer, Henry Cavill,Tom Welling, Ryan Phillipi,AAron Ekhardt,and James Franco...........

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