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Early Insecurities and Acting Journey
- Penn Badgley moved to LA at age 12 to pursue acting with his mother after his parents' divorce and felt very self-conscious during adolescence.
- He described a lonely childhood on a mountain in Washington, feeling isolated and struggling with insecurity about his appearance and voice.
Apologizing to His Son
- Penn shared a moment when he apologized to his three-year-old son for losing patience during a car seat struggle.
- The apology immediately eased the tension, showing the power of listening and saying sorry in parenting.
Discovery of Acting Passion
- Penn auditioned for a role during a lonely summer and was cast in The Music Man, sparking his love for acting.
- He immediately fell in love with performing on stage and realized he wanted to act for life.