Sean Kaufman was born on June 22, 2000, in New York City, United States, and is currently 25 years old. He spent much of his early twenties in Wilmington, North Carolina, because of his series “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. He was shifted there in 2021 at age 21 and spent roughly 4 years filming the three seasons of the series, where its final season aired in July 2025.
Personal Details
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 154 pounds (70 kg) |
| Hobbies | Likes Playing Basketball, Volleyball, and Golf |
| Favorite Celebrity | Steven Yeun and Selena Gomez |
| Tattoo | Does not have any permanent tattoos on his body |
In one of his interviews, he revealed that his journey into acting started because of his school crush. So basically, the girl he was liking was auditioning for the school’s musical, and just to be with her, he also got involved in the performing arts, in between all these, he find the genuine interest in acting.
Family
He is of Japanese descent and grew up in New York City. He has mentioned that his family is supportive of his career, but it looks like his parents’ details were not publicly available. Similar to his The Summer I Turned Pretty situation, he has a younger sister in real life, too, whose name is Abby. His real-life experience helped him to understand the role better, and the same energy was reflected on screen, which made everyone fall in love with him.
Social Media Links
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| Not on Twitter | |
| Snapchat | Not on Snapchat |
| YouTube Channel | Does not have a YouTube Channel |
Education
He received his primary education from the LaGuardia High School and later enrolled in Purchase College’s Acting Conservatory. He studied there for three years and then put his studies on hold after landing a role in the series “TSITP”, which helped him establish a strong presence in the acting industry.
When the shooting of the first season was completed, he again resumed his degree and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2022. During one of his interviews, in a fun way, he also addressed that he was not able to play any musical instrument in his initial school years, which is one of the reasons why he chose acting as a main career.
Sean Kaufman's Dating History
1. Minnie Mills
The story begins in 2021, when the two met for the first time on the set of The Summer I Turned Pretty. On his 22nd birthday, Minnie shared a bunch of photos on Instagram on 22 June 2022, and in the caption, she mentioned Sean as her best friend. They have not announced anything at that time, but Looks like they had already started dating as the pair seemed more than friends in the pictures.
Just after two days of his birthday, things took a completely different path when Bulgarian actress Nikol Tsvetanova shares couple of IG posts where in one of the photos Sean was also present. In December 2022, things became clear when he shares pic with Nikol arms in arms on IG, and shortly after that, Nikol also confirmed the dating by sharing their cosy pic with the caption “An ode to love”, which she later deleted after the breakup.
June 2023 was the last time he mentioned Nikol as his girlfriend during a red carpet interview. After that, it is unclear exactly when the duo separated. In March 2025, he went on a vacation trip to Cancún with Minnie and another couple. They have not announced anything officially, but since then, the pair made several noticeable public appearances, which almost confirmed that the old buddies might be in a relationship again.
What is Sean Kaufman's Net Worth?
His net worth is approximately $1.5 million (approximately Rs.13 crores). He has worked with several brands such as Prada Beauty, Chanel, Sandro Paris, Thom Browne, etc. As per reports, his salary for TSITP season 1 was around $7,500 per episode, and with increasing popularity, it became approx. $20,000 per episode in season 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sean Kaufman's girlfriend?
He is in a relationship with American model Minnie Mills. The two met on the set of the TV series TSITP and became close friends. While being a close friend of hers, Sean has also dated Nikol Tsvetanova. The exact timeline of his relationship with Nikol was not confirmed; however, they were seen together from June 2022 to June 2023.
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Favorite Food | Chicken Wings, Mexican, and Japanese Food |
| Eating Preference | Non-vegetarian |
| Favorite Color | Black |
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