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Penn Badgley’s Wife Sets the Record Straight on His Sex Scene Decision
Kirke said Badgley made the choice for his own mental health and career, while he said intimacy scenes should be used only when vital.
On Monday, September 28, Domino Kirke, 42, posted an Instagram video denying she pressured her husband, Penn Badgley, 39, to stop filming sex scenes, addressing persistent fan messages about his decision from three years ago.
Badgley, known for his role in the Netflix series You, requested fewer intimate scenes in 2023 to prioritize his mental health and marriage, questioning his career path with, "My desire would be zero, to go from 100 to zero."
Kirke, a professional doula, defended her husband's choice as "really major in his industry," describing the boundary as "relational hygiene" and noting she is "super happy" and "very proud" of him for taking a stand.
Despite three years passing, Kirke continues to receive direct messages blaming her for the change; she urged fans to "get over it," emphasizing the boundary was Badgley's own decision for his mental health.
Badgley's career remains active despite his refusal to perform intimate scenes, with the actor recently joining the cast of the upcoming Amazon romantic comedy You Deserve Each Other.