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Penn Badgley: Dan Humphrey vs Joe Goldberg

Apr 23, 2025
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ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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