Penn Badgley has sparked fresh interest in his personal life as fans revisit the actor’s long-standing relationship with his wife and their growing family. The You star, who quietly tied the knot in 2017 after several years of dating, recently revealed that he and his wife are expecting twins, further highlighting their enduring bond.
Here’s a look at their marriage, her career path, and how their relationship has evolved over time.
Who is Penn Badgley married to?
Penn Badgley is married to Domino Kirke.
The couple legally wed on February 27, 2017, in a small civil ceremony in Brooklyn, followed by a larger celebration in June at her mother’s home in New York. They met in 2014 and were first seen publicly in July of that year. Badgley credited their shared Baha’i faith as a key foundation in their relationship and readiness for marriage.
What is Domino Kirke’s job?
Domino Kirke is a doula, reiki practitioner, and co-founder of Carriage House Birth, an organization offering services for pregnant women. She is also an author and musician.
She released the book Life After Birth in 2021 and has performed music with her band DOMINO. In 2017, she released an album titled Beyond Waves with producer Mark Ronson.
Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke’s relationship history
Badgley and Kirke began dating in 2014 after meeting in a New York meatball shop.
At the time, Kirke offered him a place to stay while he was couch surfing, though he declined. They kept in touch and soon started dating. They married in 2017 with two separate ceremonies and welcomed their first child together in 2020. Kirke also has a son from a previous relationship.
In February 2025, they announced they were expecting spontaneous twins. Throughout their relationship, they have appeared at events together, supported each other’s creative work, and discussed the influence of faith and family on their personal and professional lives.
