Age, Biography, and Wiki
Penn Badgley was born on November 1, 1986, making him 38 years old as of 2025. His early career began with roles in television shows like "The Young and the Restless" and "Do Over." He gained prominence with his breakout role as Dan Humphrey in the CW series "Gossip Girl," which aired from 2007 to 2012. Badgley's portrayal of Joe Goldberg in the Netflix series "You" has further cemented his position in the entertainment industry.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 1 November 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Penn Badgley stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm).
- Weight: His weight is around 71 kg (156 lbs).
- Measurements: Specific body measurements are not publicly detailed.
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Penn Badgley has been married to Domino Kirke since 2017. The couple has two children together. Before his marriage, Badgley was in a relationship with several actresses, including Blake Lively and Zoe Kravitz.
His father had worked as a newspaper reporter and then as a carpenter and home builder. He was the Green Party candidate for governor of Washington state in 2008. Badgley has stated that his first name comes from the brand of tennis ball his father was holding during his mother's first sonogram.
An only child, Badgley attended Woolridge Elementary (where his mother served as a PTA president), before he transferred to St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia. He attended Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, Washington. Badgley is said to have been home schooled alongside Blake Lively, his future co-star and partner. His parents divorced when he was 12. He recalls having "wanted to make music... as a 12-year-old", and recorded an unreleased pop single in 1998, referring in an interview to the effort as "terrible" and "misguided".
As a child, Badgley was involved with the Seattle Children's Theatre and the Pine Nut Players community theater in Monroe, Washington. His mother supported his acting efforts, and worked various jobs (later beginning a business in jewelry design with Badgley's godmother, Jan Sneed). He has said that he "skipped high school altogether" and at age 14, he took a proficiency exam and began attending Santa Monica College. He was later accepted to the University of Southern California, but deferred admission due to contractual obligations, later enrolling for two years at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Badgley and his mother moved to California so that he could pursue an acting career, and he recalls, in an interview, departing for Los Angeles at age 11. He soon began doing voiceovers for children's radio stations in Hollywood. His first credit was voice work for the video games Mario Golf 64 and Mario Tennis 64 in 1999 and 2000. Badgley had his first screen acting credit on an episode of Will & Grace and he subsequently appeared on shows such as Daddio, The Brothers García, and What I Like About You. Badgley's first noticeable role was as Phillip Chancellor IV on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, which he portrayed from 2000 to 2001. He was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime Series in 2001 for his performance.
Badgley portrayed Jeff Buckley in the 2012 biopic Greetings from Tim Buckley; the film follows the journey Buckley took in grappling with the legacy of his late musician father, Tim, leading up to and culminating with his 1991 performance of his father's songs. For the role, Badgley took guitar and vocal lessons. He joined the cast of Parts per Billion in December 2012, opposite Alexis Bledel and Teresa Palmer; the film was released in 2014. Also released in 2014 was Cymbeline, where he portrayed the orphan Posthumus.
Badgley's relationships included Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively from 2007 to 2010, and actress Zoë Kravitz from 2011 to 2013. Badgley began dating singer Domino Kirke in 2014. He married Kirke in a New York courthouse on February 27, 2017, and became the stepfather of Kirke's son. In February 2020, Kirke and Badgley announced they were expecting their first child together. On his May 2, 2025 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Badgley responded to the online misconception that his son's name is James and asserted that the real name would remain undisclosed for as long as possible. On March 1, 2025, Kirke and Badgley announced that they are expecting twins.
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| Husband | Domino Kirke (m. 2017) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Penn Badgley's net worth is estimated to be between $8 million and $10 million. His earnings are primarily from his roles in TV shows and movies, including "Gossip Girl" and "You." For "Gossip Girl," he earned approximately $50,000 per episode in the later seasons. In "You," his salary started at around $55,000 per episode and increased to about $100,000 per episode in later seasons.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Early Career: Badgley began his career with roles in shows like "The Young and the Restless" and "Do Over."
- Breakthrough Role: His breakthrough came with "Gossip Girl," where he played Dan Humphrey.
- Recent Work: He is best known for his role as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix series "You," which significantly boosted his career.
- Business Ventures: Details about specific business ventures are not widely available, but his net worth includes earnings from various sources, including film roles and endorsements.
Social Network
Penn Badgley is active on social media platforms, though he prefers to keep a low profile compared to many celebrities. His engagement on platforms like Instagram is limited, but he has a significant following.
On May 18, 2022, Badgley launched the podcast Podcrushed with cohosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. The show explores the awkwardness, anxiety, heartbreak, and self-discovery that defines adolescence by inviting guests to share their middle school stories. Featured guests have included Drew Barrymore, Conan O'Brien, Jenna Ortega, Leighton Meester, Rainn Wilson and Ariana Grande.
Education
Badgley attended Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, Washington. He later attended Santa Monica City College, but did not graduate. Instead, he pursued a career in acting.
This overview captures the essence of Penn Badgley's career and personal life, highlighting his rise to fame and his current standing in the entertainment industry.
