Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke are expanding their family, with the couple announcing they are expecting their second child together. According to announcements shared on Instagram via a series of photos, the Gossip Girl star is preparing to become a father for the second time.
Instagram Announcement Confirms the Pregnancy
The couple revealed the news through a curated series of photographic posts on Instagram, according to reporting by People. The visual updates featured Domino Kirke showcasing her baby bump, officially sharing the pregnancy milestone with followers and fans. Penn Badgley, known for his starring roles in Netflix’s You and the hit teen drama Gossip Girl, and Kirke have maintained a relatively private family life since marrying in a small courthouse ceremony in February 2017.
Growing Their Family Dynamics
This new arrival marks the second child for Badgley and Kirke, who welcomed their first son, James, in August 2020. Kirke also shares a son, Cassius, from a previous relationship, making the upcoming baby the second child for the couple together and the third child within their blended family, as detailed by People. Throughout their marriage, the couple has frequently balanced demanding Hollywood production schedules with family life in New York.
Career Context and Future Projects
The baby news arrives during a notable professional transitional period for Badgley. Netflix’s psychological thriller series You, in which Badgley stars as the obsessive serial killer Joe Goldberg, concluded its fifth and final season filming in late 2024. With the completion of the series, Badgley has expressed openness to shifting toward new creative ventures, which will now coincide with the arrival of the couple’s newest family member.
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