The 89-year-old “Midnight in Paris” director has long been accused of sexual abuse by his daughter, Dylan Farrow, that occurred when she was a child. Allen has repeatedly denied his daughter’s claims — but Ronan has shown unwavering support for his sister by publicly criticizing Hollywood for routinely dismissing her claims.

Sean Penn weighed in on the sexual abuse allegations Woody Allen has faced from daughter Dylan Farrow on 'The Louis Theroux Podcast' on May 13. The actor questioned the stories of Allen’s accusers and said,

Sean Penn came to Woody Allen's defense during a recent interview on "The Louis Theroux Podcast." Allen directed Penn in 1999's "Sweet and Lowdown," for which the latter earned an Oscar nomination for best actor.