Australian-American actress, Leila George is famously known for her work in Animal Kingdom and Mortal Engines. Also, she is well-known as the ex-wife of Sean Penn.

Picture of Australian-American actress, Leila George
Caption: Picture of Australian-American actress, Leila George (Photo: mubi)


Who is Leila George Parents?

In Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she was born to parents Vincent D'Onofrio (father) and mother Greta Scacchi. Her birth date is the 20th of March 199 2. Her dad Vincent, an American actor, filmmaker, and mom Greta, an Italian-Australian actress. Her birth name is Leila George D'Onofrio. However, she was raised by her mom in Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. 

Leila George with her father Vincent D'Onofrio
Caption: Leila George with her father Vincent D'Onofrio (Photo: Instagram)


Having Australian-American nationality, Leila is of mixed (Italian-Irish) ethnicity. She has 3 step-siblings; they are Matteo Mantegazza, Elias Gene D’Onofrio, and Luka D’Onofrio. Her step-brother Matteo is from her mother’s side. From her father's side, she has 2 step-siblings, Elias and Luka. 


George's Education

George took acting classes at Brighton College in the year 2008. Then she joined Crawley College located in Crawley, England. In the year 2010, she studied at the Arts Educational Schools, London.

Leila went to Australia to study at Sydney Film School in 2011. In 2012, George joined the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City near her father. 


Her Parents' Personal Life

Interestingly, Leila George's parents never got married. Her parents were in a relationship for around four years starting in the year 1989. In the year 1993, they got separated. 


Career of Leila

Leila started her career working as an additional camera operator in the documentary 'The Last Impresario' in the year 2013. She featured with her mother in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull for Black Swan Theatre Company in Perth in 2014. Leila's mom acted as Arkadina whereas she played the role of Nina, Arkadina's romantic rival. She debuts her TV movie, Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? as Leah Lewisohn in the year 2016.

Leila George posing for the picture
Caption: Leila George posing for the picture (Photo: Instagram)


In 2018, she was featured in the films Mortal Engines. Leila played the supporting role of Katherine Valentine in the action-adventure drama. She appeared in the movie, The Kid (2019), playing the role of Sara Cutler. Leila started playing the younger version of Ellen Barkin's character, Janine "Smurf" Cody, in the television series Animal Kingdom in 2019. George is busy with her upcoming movie projects.


What's Leila George Net Worth?

Leila George has earned an estimated net worth of $1 Million. Out of her acting career, she has collected a hefty sum of money. Therefore, her prime source of earning came from acting. George has been earning money between $21, thousand to $215, thousand as per reports.

Leila George posing for the picture with the car
Caption: Leila George posing for the picture with the car (Photo: static)


As per reports, Leila has been earning more than $600,000 per year. Working as an actress, she has been constantly involved in various acting projects. On the other hand, her ex-husband Sean Penn has earned an estimated net worth of $70 Million


Is Leila George still Married?

Unfortunately, Leila George isn't still married to her husband Sean Penn. They started dating in the year 2016. They made their relationship official after uploading their pictures on the social media platform. However, the duo didn't mention when and how their love affairs started. Her ex-husband Sean is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Before their marriage, they dated for more than 4 years.

Leila George with her ex-husband Sean Penn
Caption: Leila George with her ex-husband Sean Penn (Photo: People)


On 30 July 2020, Leila tied the wedding knot with her husband Penn. They got married in their house in front of Sean’s two children and Lelia’s brother. Due to the pandemic COVID-19, a county commissioner also attended the wedding via the Zoom app. The married couple also stepped out together in different events. After just one year of marriage, Leila filed for divorce in October 2021. Also, the duo has a huge age difference of 32 years. Her former Penn is taking the blame for his failed marriage to Leila nearly seven months after she filed to divorce him.


Past Relationship of Leila's Ex-husband Sean

Sean Penn was married twice before his marriage to George. In the year 1985, he was married to his wife Madonna, an American singer-songwriter. Sean and Madonna wedding ended with a divorce in the year 1989. 

Leila George walking along with her ex-husband Sean Penn & their dog
Caption: Leila George walking along with her ex-husband Sean Penn & their dog (Photo: Daily Mail)


Then he tied the wedding knot to his 2nd wife Robin Gayle Wright. His ex-wife Robin is an actress and director. Out of their married life, they shared 2 kids; they are Dylan Frances Penn, and Hopper Jack Penn. Sean and Robin married life ended with divorce in the year 2010. 


What is the Height of Leila George? 

Leila George has a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 m tall. While her body weighs around 58kgs or 127 pounds. George has blue eyes with blonde hair. While Leila has a body measurement of 34-24-34 inches respectively.