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Cougar town: Celebrities who date younger men

As her ex-husband Sean Penn flaunts his new "friendship" with Charlize Theron, Robin Wright has got revenge in the best possible way - announcing her engagement to her toyboy lover.

As her ex-husband Sean Penn flaunts his new “friendship” with Charlize Theron, Robin Wright has got revenge in the best possible way – announcing her engagement to her toyboy lover.

Robin, 47, walked the red carpet with new fiance Ben Foster, 33, at the Golden Globes yesterday, showing off her engagement ring and putting on a very public display of affection for the cameras.

While it used to be considered shameful to shack up with a much younger man, Hollywood women are rebelling against outdated dating conventions and embracing the cheeky notion that “You’re only as young as the man you’re feeling”.

These lovely ladies are all self-proclaimed “cougars” and say they’re happier than ever.

Aussie model Megan Gale, actress Robin Wright and Halle Berry have all snagged much younger lovers.

Aussie model Megan Gale, 38, is having a baby with 25-year-old AFL player Shaun Hampson.

Sharon Stone, 55, has been dating Argentine model Martin Mica on and off for years, despite the 27-year age gap.

Madonna has had a slew of toyboys including Brazilian model Jesus Luz, 28 years her junior, and now dancer Brahim Zaibat, 30 years her junior.

Madonna’s latest conquest is said to be 26-year-old back-up dancer, Timor Steffens, who is nearly 30 years her junior.

Demi Moore married Ashton Kutcher, 15 years her junior in 2005.

Three times divorced Demi Moore, 51, is rumoured to be dating 27-year-old rocker Sean Friday. The pair, who have been spotted together since July, were reportedly set up by Demi’s eldest daughter, Rumer Willis.

Julianne Moore, 52, is married to director Bart Freundlich who is 42.

Courteney Cox, 49, took her new rocker boyfriend Johnny McDaid, 37, to her friend Jennifer Aniston’s annual Christmas party.

Elizabeth Taylor’s last husband Larry Fortensky was 20 years younger than her.

Three months after separating from her husband Marc Anthony in 2011, Jennifer Lopez, 44, began dating her backup dancer Casper Smart, 26.

Halle Berry dated male model Gabriel Aubry, nine years her junior, for years.

Geena Davis, 56, is married to plastic surgeon Reza Jarrahy, who is 15 years younger than her.

Joan Collins, 79, is currently married to Percy Gibson, who is 32 years younger than her.

Eva Longoria has dated a series of younger men including Eduardo Cruz, 10 years her junior, and NFL player Mark Sanchez, 12 years her junior.

Comedian Kathy Griffin is 52, her boyfriend Randy Bick is 33.

After splitting from Hulk Hogan, Linda Hogan went on to get engaged to her son’s 21-year-old friend Charlie Hill.

British director Sam Taylor Wood, 45, married actor Aaron Johnson, 22, in June 2012.

Mariah Carey, 43, and Nick Cannon, 33, are happily married with twins.

Hugh Jackman is almost 15 years younger than his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. The Aussie power couple have been married since 1996.

Kylie Minogue, 45, who has dated a series of younger men, split from Spanish model Andres Velencoso, 35, last October.

Gwyneth Paltrow is five years older than her musician hubby, Chris Martin.

Elsa Pataky, 35, is seven years older than her ‘Thor’ hubby Chris Hemsworth. The two welcomed a daughter in May.

Despite their seven-year difference Eva Mendes, 39, and Ryan Gosling, 33, have been dating since late 2011.

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