Penn Badgley For VMAN
'Gossip Girl' star Penn Badgley did a spread for the Fall 2009 issue of VMAN Magazine. Photographed by David Armstrong, the actor opens up in the story “Not Just Another Teen Idol.”
Here are some Penn Badgley quotes:
On people viewing him as just a Young Hollywood star.
“I’m not just a teen star idol. I’m not just that.”
On how his role has changed:
“They brought me on to be the awkward sort of confident nerd. In the beginning, they wrote to my ability to stutter very well – it’s a comedic kind of thing.”
On his fans reacting to him:
“You barely have to be famous for people to scream when they see you.”
On the similarities of on and off screen.
“If you look at the lives we’re leading on the show and the lives we’re leading offscreen, I mean, they’re very f**king similar. But it’s not weird, it doesn’t feel incestuous.”
On being treated like royalty.
“In certain circles we’re treated like royalty. We’re treated like the Kennedys. We’re never going to be able to separate New York City from Gossip Girl and vice versa.”
On separating himself from his work.
“I’ve always tried to distance myself from the character. You don’t want people to think of you as this one guy.”
What do you think about the interview? The photoshoot?
71635 points
the photoshoot is ok. i used to find him interesting but now he just seems boring.
For a second I thought it was Adam Brody... nope, next!
243595 points
Is it just me, or does he sound concieted here?
15955 points
i was thinking the same thing.
2685 points
He's gotten better looking lately.
3120 points
The Kennedy's?!?! What planet is he on??
7255 points
Why is he wearing bright pink lipstick????
128110 points
You took the words right out of my mouth.
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