Penn Badgley has opened up in a rare and honest moment, and sharing that fame hasn’t always felt like a blessing.
The actor, known worldwide for his role in Yousaid he has reached a point where he wants to be completely transparent about how fame affects his personal life.
Badgley explained that the public image people see is often far from the truth. He admitted that success attracted attention that he was never entirely comfortable with, and that it sometimes made him question who he was outside of work.
His new collection of essays, Crushmore, reflects that struggle and shows a side of him that fans rarely get to see.
The star went on to say that the book was his way of telling the truth without filters, sharing memories and lessons that have shaped him.
According to Badgley, it felt necessary to be honest with his fans, even if the truth was complicated.
Badgley likes to show the reality behind his fame. He used the book to reveal his personal struggles and the pressures of being in the spotlight, giving readers a glimpse of his life outside the public image.
