Penn Badgley revealed that starring in 'Gossip Girl' blurred the lines between his personal life and his character, Dan Humphrey. The actor, who played Dan for six seasons, admitted he struggled to separate himself from the role, especially during his relationship with co-star Blake Lively.
Badgley explained on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast that the constant nature of television work and the public's perception of him as Dan Humphrey made it difficult to maintain a clear distinction. He felt that people's opinions of Dan influenced how they viewed him.
He also touched on his romantic history, noting a challenging relationship in his teens and a longing for intimacy that shaped his approach to relationships. Badgley is now married to Domino Kirke, and they are expecting twins.