Penn Badgley
is opening up about his role as a father and stepfather in his marriage to Domino Kirke.
The actor recently appeared on the
New York Times
’s
Modern Love podcast
, where he discussed being a father to his 3-year-old son, shared with Kirke, and a stepfather to Kirke’s 15-year-old son, Cassius.
„I have a unique situation where I am both a biological father and a stepfather,“ shared Badgley, who married Kirke in 2017 after dating since 2014.
Badgley explained, „His father is very involved in his life — so his father plays that role, and I play a different one.“
He added, „I have two distinct parental roles. My biological son is still very young, so I need to be mindful of showing him my vulnerability as he grows older.“
Badgley noted that, as Cassius is a teenager, forming a bond has been challenging since he prefers not to spend much time with them.
The 2014 film
Edge of Tomorrow
provided an opportunity for connection between them.
Regarding his marriage to Kirke, Badgley previously shared his request to limit intimate scenes on his show, You, as a commitment to fidelity in his relationship.
He explained, „I made the decision to avoid such scenes prior to joining the show, to prevent being typecast as a romantic lead.“
Badgley expressed his desire for fidelity in his relationships and appreciation for the understanding and support he received from the show’s creator.
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