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

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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