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Penn Badgley Corrects Longstanding Error About Son's Name on National TV

The actor clarified on The Tonight Show that his 4-year-old son is not named James, addressing persistent misinformation while maintaining his family's privacy.

Overview

  • Penn Badgley used his appearance on The Tonight Show to debunk a recurring online error that falsely identified his son's name as James.
  • The incorrect name originated on Wikipedia years ago and repeatedly resurfaced despite multiple removal attempts.
  • Badgley emphasized his commitment to keeping his 4-year-old son’s actual name private to protect his anonymity.
  • The actor and his wife, Domino Kirke, are preparing to welcome identical twin boys this summer, with their older children expressing excitement about the new additions.
  • Badgley highlighted the challenges of managing personal information online, even as a public figure, and the broader implications of digital misinformation.