Sean Penn has vehemently denied long-standing rumors that he physically abused his ex-wife Madonna during their marriage, including allegations of hitting her with a baseball bat and tying her to a chair. Penn recounted an incident where a SWAT team stormed his house after Madonna expressed concerns about guns. Despite their turbulent past, both have consistently denied any physical abuse, with Madonna testifying on Penn's behalf in a defamation lawsuit in 2015. Penn maintains a positive view of Madonna, noting it's easier to mend relationships post-divorce if children are not involved. Their marriage, which lasted from 1985 to 1989, was marked by high-profile drama and multiple divorce filings.