Overview

• Penn Badgley revealed he experienced undiagnosed body dysmorphia as a child, citing a deep dissatisfaction with his appearance.
• He began overeating as a coping mechanism during his parents' divorce and periods of social isolation in his youth.
• Badgley discussed the industry’s emphasis on conventional beauty, noting how it shaped his early career and self-worth.
• The actor identified unsettling psychological parallels between himself and his character, Joe Goldberg, in Netflix's 'You.'
• Expressing relief, Badgley confirmed that 'You' will end with its fifth season, highlighting the evolving cultural context around the show’s themes.