Penn Badgley on Filming with an Ex: 'It Was Almost an Afterthought'

Penn Badgley, star of Gossip Girl, recently appeared on the Podcrushed podcast to discuss his experience of filming the show with an ex-girlfriend. While their relationship ended years before the show's conclusion, Badgley described the experience as largely professional. However, he noted that the show's final episode, and the return of a former co-star, held a degree of unexpected significance. "It was almost an afterthought," Badgley stated, reflecting on the final scenes. The podcast episode highlights the complexities of navigating personal relationships within a professional context, particularly in the high-pressure environment of television production. The discussion serves as a reminder that even amidst professional settings, personal history can add unexpected layers of meaning.

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