Penn Badgley reveals he’s ‘glad’ that Netflix’s You is ‘ending’: Here’s why | Web Series
Penn Badgley, best known for his chilling role as Joe Goldberg in Netflix’s hit thriller You, is opening up about a much more personal struggle — body dysmorphia. While the actor has earned praise for portraying the unsettlingly charming stalker, he recently revealed the toll fame and image expectations have taken on his mental health. Penn Badgley discusses his struggle with body dysmorphia and the impact of fame on his mental health.(@YouNetflix/X) Also Read: Netflix’s You Season 5: Release date, plot, cast and more Badgley reveals his struggles with body dysmorphia In a candid reflection, Badgley shared his unease with the public’s fascination with his dark character, admitting that parts of Joe’s twisted mindset uncomfortably mirror aspects of his own. He also revealed that he suffered from “body dysmorphia” as a child, which was, however, not diagnosed by any doctors or psychologists. He told The Guardian, “I know that I hated my body and simply wanted a different one.” Badgley added that he desperately wanted to look like the men he used to see in …