Washington, July 25 : Charlize Theron was recently snapped sporting a shiny new sparkler on her ring finger, sparking engagement rumours with beau Sean Penn.

The 38-year-old beauty, who was spotted with the bling at Los Angeles International Airport, had been dating Penn, 53 from the past six months, the People magazine reported.

Though the beauty had earlier told Vogue that she "never had the dream of the white dress", had been friends with Oscar winning 'Milk' actor for years before finally getting together du ring vacations to Hawaii and Mexico.

Penn would soon be directed his lady love in the upcoming film 'The Last Face.' (ANI)