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Penn Badgley On Suffering From Body Dysmorphia As A Child: 'I Hated My Body...'


Published on 2025-04-18 06:23:07 - TheHealthSite
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  • While overeating his way through a personal crisis, Badgley began to hate his body and idolise the bodies of the men he watched on screen. He was, at one point, ready to quit his acting career, too.

Penn Badgley, known for his roles in "Gossip Girl" and "You," has openly discussed his struggles with body dysmorphia and childhood mental health issues, which were exacerbated by the pressures of fame and public attention. In an interview with GQ, Badgley revealed that his early experiences in the entertainment industry led to a deep-seated hatred of his own body, a common symptom of body dysmorphia. He explained that the constant scrutiny and the need to maintain a certain image intensified his mental health challenges. Badgley's candidness about his struggles aims to shed light on the often unseen pressures faced by public figures and to encourage others dealing with similar issues to seek help and support.

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