Penn Badgley, star of Netflix's hit series "You", recently appeared on his own podcast, Podcrushed, alongside Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. The special guest that caught everyone's attention was none other than Domino Kirke, Badgley's wife. In the episode, Kirke shared her story of how she met Badgley at a meatball shop, where she offered him a room for rent at her apartment.
This encounter led to a winter fling between the two, which eventually blossomed into marriage. In honor of Badgley's birthday on November 1st, Kirke posted a video of her husband singing "Ain't Nobody" by Diana King, captioned with a sweet message: "Thank you for making the weird life moments a little less weird."
Just before their sixth wedding anniversary, Kirke shared a throwback photo from their special day, which showed her flashing a goofy smile alongside Badgley. The caption read: "How marriage always feels to this child of divorce 🤪 Thank God @pennbadgley is one too!"
As the couple celebrates their anniversary, we take a look at some interesting facts about Domino Kirke and Penn Badgley's relationship.
Penn Badgley's Commitment to Fidelity
In an episode of Podcrushed, Badgley revealed that he asked the creator of "You", Sera Gamble, to scale back his character's sex scenes in season 4. He explained that this decision was made out of respect for his marriage with Kirke.
"Fidelity in every relationship — especially in a marriage — is important to me," he said.
This commitment to fidelity also led him to initially consider turning down the role in "You" due to the intimate scenes. As he told Variety: "There's almost nothing I could say with more consecration. That aspect of Hollywood has always been very disturbing to me — and that aspect of the job, that mercurial boundary — has always been something that I actually don't want to play with at all."
A Strong Marriage
Kirke's social media posts often reveal her affection for her husband. In a recent post celebrating their six-year anniversary, she wrote: "Thank you, @pennbadgley, for helping me understand that it's not just about the person you're marrying but the fortress of well-being that a marriage can create."
Their relationship seems to be built on mutual respect and trust, with Kirke being open about her admiration for Badgley's commitment to their marriage. As they navigate the challenges of fame together, it's clear that they value their relationship above all else.
Domino Kirke's behind-the-scenes look at her life with Penn Badgley has given us a glimpse into the couple's strong and committed marriage. With a strong foundation built on trust, respect, and commitment to fidelity, they seem to be navigating the ups and downs of fame together.