Penn Badgley Reflects On His ‘You’ Legacy & Unlikely Friendship With Cardi B

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Penn Badgley Bids Farewell To Joe Goldberg In You’s Final Season

Penn Badgley has been captivating audiences for years with his portrayal of Joe Goldberg in “You,” but the time has come for him to say goodbye to the role.

In his recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Penn reflected on the journey of playing Joe—his dark, complex character—and shared that, surprisingly, he’s not sad to bid farewell.

While Joe’s twisted journey has kept fans on the edge of their seats, Penn reveals he’s more than ready to move on to new challenges and projects.

“It was an incredible ride, but I’m ready to turn the page,” he admits, hinting at exciting new endeavors ahead.

It’s clear that while he’ll always cherish his time on “You,” he’s eager to explore the next chapter in his career.

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An Unexpected Online Friendship With Cardi B

Another side of Penn Badgley that fans may not expect is his surprisingly fun online friendship with none other than Cardi B.

What started as a digital connection has blossomed into a hilarious and real friendship.

The two regularly interact online, and their banter has provided fans with some truly entertaining moments.

“I didn’t expect it, but I love it,” Penn says of their bond, clearly enjoying the unexpected, yet delightful, connection with the “Bodak Yellow” rapper.

Related: Cardi B & ‘You’ Star Penn Badgley Swap Twitter Profile Pics

Fatherhood On The Horizon: Twin Boys Are Coming

Penn is also stepping into a new role—fatherhood!

The actor is preparing to welcome twin boys with his wife, and it’s clear he’s both excited and a little overwhelmed.

In his interview with Jennifer Hudson, he shares his joy about the upcoming arrival of his sons and the whirlwind of preparations.

“It’s going to be a big shift, but we’re ready,” he says with a smile, making it clear he’s eagerly anticipating the next big chapter in his life.

A National Anthem Fail And Gossip Girl Memories

In true Penn Badgley fashion, the actor also shared a funny story about his epic fail while attempting to sing the national anthem.

“I forgot the lyrics mid-performance,” he recalls with a laugh.

It’s moments like these that remind us just how down-to-earth and relatable he is.

And if you’ve ever wondered about his early days in Hollywood, Penn took a stroll down memory lane, reflecting on his time filming the premiere of “Gossip Girl”—the show that skyrocketed him to fame.

Watch The Interview Clips

Check out Penn Badgley’s full interview and hear more about his time on “You,” his hilarious stories, and his exciting future by watching the clips below:

I would be remiss if I didn’t show you Penn getting jiggy wit it in the spirit tunnel…


    From “You to his new adventures in fatherhood, there’s no doubt Penn Badgley’s journey is just getting started—and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented actor.


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