Penn Badgley net worth (and 5 things you didn’t know about the You star)

Hello, you. Like us, I’m sure you’re excited about the upcoming fourth season of the Penn Badgley-led Netflix series, You! Part 1 is set to release on February 9, 2023, with the second half of the 10-episode season gracing our screens a month later, on March 9, 2023. Who’s ready for more Joe Goldberg?

The next chapter in this book lover’s story will find him in London after escaping his “messy past” and having to leave his son behind, per the synopsis. Joe now has a new identity, Professor Jonathan Moore, to be exact, and a new fixation. And this time around, it may not be Joe who’s behind mysterious murders. Plus, he just won’t be able to escape his past, no matter how far he runs.

Of course, we all know Joe Goldberg as the creepy stalker on the show. But what do we know about the actor? We’ve shared some details about him below!

What is Penn Badgley’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 36-year-old is worth $8 million.

When Penn Badgley was 21, he landed the role of Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl

Perhaps his most notable role, Badgley rose to prominence when he got the chance to play Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl. The teen drama series ran from 2007 to 2012. The star first began his career on The Young and the Restless, and has appeared in movies like John Tucker Must Die, The Stepfather, and Easy A.

Penn Badgley was the lead singer in indie band MOTHXR

Badgley isn’t just a star on television! In 2013 he and three others started a band. Their first song was called “Easy,” released in early 2014. Their debut album came out in February 2016. Though as of February 2023, it doesn’t seem like the band is active any longer.

Penn Badgley has his own podcast, Podcrushed

Though his musical ventures are no longer, you can also catch the actor working on his podcast, Podcrushed! The podcast mainly focuses on the awkwardness, self-discovery, and everything else that we’ve all been through during our middle school years. The show has special guests who share their own middle school stories, amongst other subjects. Some who have been featured are Badgley’s former You co-stars Elizabeth Lail, as well as Victoria Pedretti. How fun is that!? You can give the podcast a follow on Instagram at @podcrushed, as well as the actor himself on his personal account, @pennbadgley.

Penn Badgley was homeschooled with future co-star Blake Lively

Gossip Girl fans are more than familiar with Dan (Badgley’s character) and Serena’s (played by Blake Lively) relationship. Their on-again, off-again dynamic spanned all six seasons! But did you know that the two love interests onscreen actually knew each other before? The two stars were homeschooled together before they landed their roles on the teen drama! And, they dated in real life from 2007 to 2010.

Who is Penn Badgley married to?

Though it didn’t work out with Lively, You‘s leading man is happily married to singer Domino Kirke. The two got married in February 2017, which is when he became a stepfather to her son. Then in August 2020, the two welcomed their son to the world!

You season 4 part 1 will be released February 9, 2023, on Netflix.