Actor Penn Badgley, globally recognised for his role in the hit series 'You', and his wife Domino Kirke have built a beautiful, bustling family. The couple are now parents to four children, navigating the joys and challenges of a household filled with young boys.
The Badgley-Kirke Family: A Blend of Love and Loss
Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke tied the knot in 2017. From the start, Badgley embraced the role of stepfather to Kirke's son, Cassius, from a previous relationship. Their journey to expand their family, however, was marked by heartbreak. The couple experienced two miscarriages before finally welcoming their first biological son together in 2020.
Their family grew unexpectedly in 2025 with the arrival of twin boys, bringing their total number of children to four. In a heartfelt revelation on the 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast in November 2025, Badgley humorously contrasted the experience, calling twins "insane compared to one," and quipping that "one is like zero."
Privacy, Names, and Parenting Philosophy
Despite their public profiles, Penn and Domino have fiercely guarded their children's privacy. They have chosen not to reveal their sons' names to the public. Badgley even had to debunk a rumour on Jimmy Fallon's show, clarifying that their first son is not named James. He assured fans that the names would be shared "when the time is right."
Speaking about the essence of parenthood, Badgley described it as "the most immeasurable thing in existence." He marvelled at "how much care children take," highlighting the profound shift in perspective that comes with being a parent.
Navigating the Chaos: Help, Challenges, and Partnership
The actor openly discussed the practical realities of managing a large, young family. The couple employs a night-time nurse to assist with the twins, acknowledging the necessity of support. "We're hands-on parents," Badgley stated on the podcast. "But the more kids we have, the more we understand. It's like we really want to be doing all of the parenting things and then it's the other stuff that we need help with. So it's hard to find that person."
Their path hasn't been without strain for the couple themselves. They have previously admitted to being on the verge of splitting up, but managed to work through their difficulties. Following the birth of the twins, Badgley even mentioned taking paternity leave to focus on his book, 'Crushmore', indicating a commitment to balancing family and creative pursuits.
Today, the Badgley-Kirke household is a testament to resilience, blending a family through marriage and weathering personal storms to create a loving home for their four boys.
