Penn Badgley Details Struggle With Body Dysmorphia

Penn Badgley Opens Up About Dark Period That Triggered His Body Dysmorphia

In a new interview, the “You” actor shared some insight into the isolation he felt during his adolescent years.

Penn Badgley Doesn’t Miss “Superficial Celebrity Aspect” Of ‘Gossip Girl’

Although Penn Badgley is grateful for his breakout role in 'Gossip Girl', he doesn't miss the "superficial" aspect.

Penn Badgley Talks Battle with Body Dysmorphia as a Child | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Penn Badgley is opening up about battling body dysmorphia in his childhood. The 38-year-old You and Gossip Girl actor says that he was never officially diagnosed by a doctor, but he knows that he struggled with negative thoughts about his body throughout his childhood. Keep reading to find out more… “I know that I hated my body and simply wanted a different one,” Penn told The Guardian, adding that he gained weight while dealing with his parents…

Penn Badgley Details Struggle With Body Dysmorphia

You star Penn Badgley recalled his younger years when he dealt with what he described as body dysmorphia and how his work as a child actor reinforced difficult beauty standards.

Penn Badgley Says He's Just “Not Interested” In Sex Scenes Anymore

While promoting ‘You’ season 5, Penn Badgley is opening up about his dislike of Hollywood sex scenes and why he requested to do less of them on the Netflix show.