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Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix You actor Penn Badgley's life off-screen from body dysmorphia to Blake Lively romance
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from You on Netflix. Penn Badgley has a knack for captivating his audience, whether it's in the teen drama Gossip Girl or the psychological thriller You. The fifth season of You marks the final chapter in Joe Goldberg's (portrayed by Penn Badgley) twisted narrative as he returns to New York with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) at his side. They are perceived as a "power couple", with Joe being affectionately referred to as "Prince Charming" by the media. But how long can he truly resist succumbing to his dark urges? With the release of You season five on Netflix , subscribers are keen to learn everything they can about Penn Badgley as he takes his final bow as Joe Goldberg. Will And Grace Badgley began acting at a very young age, and his first-ever screen role was in the iconic NBC comedy Will And Grace in 1999. He played a young boy named Todd in the ninth episode of the second season, I Never Promised You An Olive Garden. You star Penn Badgley starred in an episode of Will And Grace season two back in 1999. (Image: NBC) Todd is portrayed as a bully who torments another boy until Jack (Sean Hayes) intervenes to try and protect him while Karen (Megan Mullally) is meeting with a teacher about her step-son. Body dysmorphia At the age of 14, Badgley secured a multi-episode arc in The Young And The Restless and it was during the start of his career that his parents were going through a divorce. He told The Guardian that acting provided "an opportunity to put a pause on the collapsing family dynamic, sort of have this escape, or this fantasy". Penn Badgley opened up about the struggles he faced with body image after stepping into the spotlight, revealing that he suffered from body dysmorphia and often compared himself to other actors. "I know that I hated my body and simply wanted a different one," he shared candidly. "There was just a period where, coming out of depression and isolation, I was jumping wilfully into, but also being thrust into, this world where the more conventionally beautiful I seemed, the more successful I might be, the more value I might have. "There's no way to get past the superficiality of this work, and if you recognise that, you can't help but recognise the superficiality of our culture, because of the way it rewards this work." Gossip Girl The actor is best known for his role in the hit series Gossip Girl, where he played Dan Humphrey starting in 2007, alongside stars like Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, and Ed Westwick. Despite the character's central role over six seasons, Badgley wasn't initially keen on joining the show. Speaking to Capital FM, he admitted, "I just didn't want to do it. I was pretty certain I didn't want to do anymore television. "It just wasn't an interesting role to me, which even the creators of the show recognised when they propositioned it." "They said, 'You might feel like you've already done this, but please take a look at it.' "And I did take a look at it and I respectfully declined. I said, 'Thank you for thinking of me'. "And then I came back like a month later and had a somewhat of an impassioned plea, and I'm indebted to their persistence." Gossip Girl: Dan Humphrey and Serena Van Der Woodsen played by Penn Badgley and Blake Lively. (Image: WARNER BROS TELEVISION) Blake Lively Badgley dated his Gossip GIrl co-star Blake Lively who was behind his on-screen love interest Serena Van Der Woodsen. Their relationship ended in 2010, with fame and hectic schedules cited as reasons for the split. Remarkably, the duo managed to keep their separation under wraps from the rest of the cast and crew during the show's production. Executive producer Joshua Safran revealed to Vanity Fair in 2017: "I found out on the set of the season two finale that Blake and Penn had broken up months before. "They kept the breakup hidden from the crew, which you could never do now. "I don't even know how they did it. They kept it from everybody which is a testament to how good they are as actors. 'Because they did not want their personal drama to relate to the show." Graphic You scenes On one side of You, there is plenty of romance and lustful moments but on the other, it is filled with dark and twisted scenes, more often than not ending in violence and murder. And even though Badgley may be used to shooting these moments, they aren't always the easiest. Actor Penn Badgley and his wife singer Domino Kirke in 2024. (Image: GETTY) Opening up on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the actor said: "I'm not precious about it — about my process in any way — but there have been a few times where I've spontaneously become nauseous.' He went on to talk about the preparation for a particularly gruesome scene in series four: "They sprayed me down with blood fully . . . [and] I walk into this room they've created. 'It's full of smoke, and dark fake blood all over a table, and a table saw with meat on it . . . Your nervous system is just like, 'No!'" But Badgley uses this sickening feeling to help him portray Joe, adding: "He's your likable serial killer. I just let the nausea come through." Family life Badgley is married to British-American singer Domino Kirke, the sister of HBO's Girls star Jemima Kirke. The pair reportedly met at a meatball shop in 2014 when he was 'couch surfing' and even though he turned her down when she offered him a place to sleep, they did exchange numbers. Fast-forward to 2017 and Badgley and Kirke got married in a New York courthouse and he became the step-father of her son. Three years later, they announced they were expecting their first child together and their son James was born in August 2020. Last month, the stars once again shared that their family was going to get even bigger, announcing that she is expecting twins. You is available to watch on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix star Penn Badgley's life from refusing Gossip Girl and body dysmorphia to filming 'nauseous' You scenes
Penn Badgley stars in the fifth and final season of Netflix's You, but the actor has been in the entertainment industry long before his days as Joe Goldberg. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from You on Netflix. Penn Badgley, known for his captivating performances in teen drama Gossip Girl and psychological thriller You, never fails to keep his fans on the edge of their seats. The fifth season of You marks the end of Joe Goldberg's (played by Penn Badgley) twisted journey as he makes a comeback to New York with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) by his side. Dubbed as a "power couple" by the media, with Joe fondly referred to as "Prince Charming", one can't help but wonder how long he can resist succumbing to his dark urges? With the release of You season five on Netflix, subscribers are keen to learn everything about Penn Badgley as he takes his final bow as Joe Goldberg. Will And Grace Badgley began his acting career at a tender age, with his first-ever onscreen role being in the iconic NBC comedy Will And Grace in 1999. He played a young lad named Todd in the ninth episode of the second season, titled I Never Promised You An Olive Garden. Todd was depicted as a bully who tormented another boy until Jack (Sean Hayes) intervened to defend him while Karen (Megan Mullally) was having a meeting with a teacher about her step-son. Body dysmorphia At the age of 14, Badgley secured a recurring role in The Young And The Restless. His acting career took off amidst his parents' divorce, leading him to tell The Guardian that acting provided "an opportunity to put a pause on the collapsing family dynamic, sort of have this escape, or this fantasy". However, Badgley's early experiences in the spotlight led to immense pressure as he began suffering from body dysmorphia, often comparing himself to other Hollywood stars. "I know that I hated my body and simply wanted a different one," he confessed. "There was just a period where, coming out of depression and isolation, I was jumping wilfully into, but also being thrust into, this world where the more conventionally beautiful I seemed, the more successful I might be, the more value I might have. "There's no way to get past the superficiality of this work, and if you recognise that, you can't help but recognise the superficiality of our culture, because of the way it rewards this work." Gossip Girl In 2007, the now 38-year-old landed the teen drama Gossip Girl as the clever and down-to-earth Dan Humphrey, working alongside Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick. While Dan later proved to be a major character throughout the six seasons, Badgley didn't immediately seize the opportunity to star in Gossip Girl. He admitted to Capital FM: "I just didn't want to do it. I was pretty certain I didn't want to do anymore television. "It just wasn't an interesting role to me, which even the creators of the show recognised when they propositioned it. "They said, 'You might feel like you've already done this, but please take a look at it.' "And I did take a look at it and I respectfully declined. I said, 'Thank you for thinking of me'. "And then I came back like a month later and had a somewhat of an impassioned plea, and I'm indebted to their persistence." Blake Lively Badgley was famously in a relationship with his co-star and on-screen love interest Blake Lively, who played Serena Van Der Woodsen. The pair were together for roughly three years before parting ways in 2010, reportedly due to the pressures of fame and the challenges around their busy schedules. However, the stars managed to keep their split under wraps from their fellow cast and crew on the show during filming. Executive producer Joshua Safran revealed to Vanity Fair in 2017: "I found out on the set of the season two finale that Blake and Penn had broken up months before. "They kept the breakup hidden from the crew, which you could never do now. "I don't even know how they did it. They kept it from everybody which is a testament to how good they are as actors. "Because they did not want their personal drama to relate to the show." Graphic You scenes You is both romantic and deeply disturbing, filled with dark and twisted scenes, more often than not ending in violence and murder. And even though Badgley may be used to shooting these moments, they aren't always the easiest. Opening up on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the actor said: "I'm not precious about it - about my process in any way - but there have been a few times where I've spontaneously become nauseous. "They sprayed me down with blood fully . . . [and] I walk into this room they've created. "It's full of smoke, and dark fake blood all over a table, and a table saw with meat on it . . . Your nervous system is just like, 'No!'" He further explained how he channels his discomfort into his performance as Joe, the oddly charming murderer: "He's your likable serial killer. I just let the nausea come through." Family Life Off-screen, Badgley' is married to British-American songstress Domino Kirke, sister to Jemima Kirke of HBO's Girls fame. The couple's love story began at a meatball joint back in 2014 when Badgley was "couch surfing" Despite initially declining Kirke's offer for a place to crash, they swapped digits. Their romance blossomed, leading to an intimate courthouse wedding in New York in 2017, making Badgley a stepdad to Kirke's son. In 2020, they welcomed their own little one, James, and just last month, the duo dropped the delightful news that twins are on the way, expanding their brood even further.
The Onion
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Texas Implements Mandatory 6-Month Quarantine For Anyone Who Has Watched ‘Will And Grace'
AUSTIN, TX—In a drastic new order purportedly aimed at protecting its citizens, Texas state government officials reportedly put into effect a new mandatory six-month quarantine that would apply to anyone who has ever watched Will And Grace . 'Anyone who watched Will And Grace , the sitcom that revolutionized the popular depiction of homosexuality in the United States in the mid-to-late 1990's must undergo a mandatory quarantine period of 183 days,' said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an official statement announcing the controversial measure aimed at preventing the statewide spread of dangerous references to refreshingly realistic depictions of gay life and sardonic quips from Karen Walker. 'We must all take serious precautions to keep ourselves safe from Will And Grace —even a rerun is capable of doing serious damage. Watching merely 10 seconds of an episode of Will And Grace is enough to be irreversibly charmed by Jack McFarland's free-spirited confidence.' Abbott added that those who have already been placed in quarantine may qualify for early release by finishing at least two seasons of Yellowstone or Blue Bloods .
