Domino Kirke Gives Birth, Welcomes Twins With Penn Badgley

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Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke are saying hey, you to life as parents of four. 

The You star and his wife of eight years have welcomed twin boys, he confirmed Sept. 3. 

In an Instagram video, Penn playfully peeked at the small paws he had, mentioning, “I’m speaking softly… I don’t wish to disturb them.

He shared that he took time off work due to the arrival of his newborns, but now he’s coming back into focus to publicize his upcoming collection of essays titled “Crushmore“, which will be released on October 14th.

He took a brief break from his twin paternity leave to share news about an upcoming live event at Symphony Space, NYC on October 14th, hosted by podcrushed. The event supports the launch of their new book, CRUSHMORE. He’s incredibly proud of it and encourages everyone to check it out!

In this family setup, the two smallest children unite with their parents’ 4-year-old son. Additionally, Cassius, who is 16 and part of Domino’s relationship with Morgan O’Kane from Domino’s past, also joins them. Although Penn and Domino have plenty of experience raising boys, the singer has mentioned that she believes this time will be unique for them.

In an exclusive chat with TopMob News in May, Domino described the experience as “awe-inspiring” or “overwhelmingly humbling.” Essentially, it left her feeling small, like she was just along for the ride. For Domino, pregnancy and childbirth were similar to hopping on a wild rollercoaster ride – you hang on tight, but ultimately let go and just enjoy the experience.

 

Our family is expanding even more this summer with baby number 3 and 4! What a surprising turn of events! The unexpected arrival of twin babies is simply enchanting. We’re in awe, left speechless. There’s no one else I’d rather share this incredible journey with than @pennbadgley.”

This paraphrase maintains the original’s essence while making it more accessible and friendly for readers, using everyday language.

For Penn, the prospect of welcoming two little boys together was an emotional experience. 

The actor expressed on Call Her Daddy on April 23 that when they currently view the sonograms as an only child, it is quite emotional to witness them already bonding so closely together. He mentioned that they seem extremely close.

As Penn and Domino settle into parenthood with their newborn twins, let’s take a moment to reflect on their romantic journey.

In an unexpected turn of events, we’re welcoming twins, babies number 3 and 4, this coming summer! What a surprising twist in our story! The spontaneity of these twins feels nothing short of enchanting. We are left speechless, overwhelmed. I can’t imagine embarking on this incredible journey with anyone else but you, @pennbadgley.

For Penn, the prospect of welcoming two little boys together was an emotional experience. 

In a heartfelt moment, the actor expressed that viewing the sonograms side by side, particularly since they are an only child, it’s incredibly touching to see them bonding already at this early stage, as he mentioned on Call Her Daddy on April 23. He emphasized that they seem to be extremely close and united.

While Penn and Domino navigate the new challenges of raising twins, let’s take a moment to reminisce about their shared history together.

Penn Badgley, who was previously linked to Blake Lively and Zoe Kravitz from his Gossip Girl days, started dating Domino Kirke in 2014. The actor and musician-doula Kirke first stepped out together at the LoveEMC Fundraiser in New York City on November 12, 2015.

On February 27, 2017, the couple tied the knot in a courthouse wedding. They later celebrated with a bigger outdoor event that same year. To add to their family, the star of “You” also took on the role of stepfather to Cassius, Kirke’s son from her previous relationship with Morgan O’Kane.

This pair tends to keep their personal matters low-key on social platforms, yet whenever they do share, it’s endearing. In commemoration of Kirke’s birthday in 2019, Badgley referred to her as “a shining spirit” and posted on Instagram, “Seeing you smile brings me delight. I strive to bring joy into your life. I’m incredibly happy we’re husband and wife.

At the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships in New York, the crowd enthusiastically supported both Serena Williams and Roger Federer.

In 2020, I was blessed to become a parent for the first time alongside my partner, both of us being musicians and actors. My little one, our beautiful son, made his grand entrance into the world, and though I shared the joyous news on Instagram initially, the post has since been taken down. But the memory of that special day remains vivid in my heart forever.

On Father’s Day 2023, Kirke honored her spouse and co-parent by expressing: “To a true, patient, compassionate, dedicated, attractive one… It is clear to me that there’s no one I’d prefer to lose sleep with. You are deeply cherished.

At the debut of the podcast, “Podcrushed,” in New York City, actress from the movie “Easy A” received backing from Kirke.

Towards the end of the year, Kirke made an appearance on a podcast, and they both looked back on the way they first crossed paths, with Badgley fresh from his stint on Gossip Girl. Kirke expressed that it was particularly touching for her when he agreed to spend time with her as a mother, exploring their relationship. “I found it incredibly heartwarming,” she stated. “He had so many other opportunities, so many other women he could have associated with, or paths he could have taken, yet he chose not to, simply because of who he is.

Although Kirke has two actress sisters, Jemima Kirke from Girls and Lola Kirke, she admitted to Glamor UK that they are still adjusting to the level of fame Penn Badgley’s role as Joe Goldberg in You has brought into their lives. She expressed that it feels unusual to be recognized to such an extent at the moment, calling it strange when people approach them in public. She described the experience as quite surprising and even a bit overwhelming.

On October 17, 2024, they experienced an extravagant evening out at the Giorgio Armani Women’s fashion show in New York City. Kirke posted a photo from the red carpet on Instagram, referring to their experience as “a night far more elegant than we’ve had in quite some time.

On February 28, 2025, Kirke shared on Instagram that the couple is expecting not one but two babies, twins, this coming summer! Talk about an unexpected turn of events! Spontaneous twins are more than just magical. We’re absolutely astounded. We’re completely awestruck. There isn’t anyone else I’d rather be on this incredible journey with, @pennbadgley.

As a devoted fan, I’d say it like this: Stepping out hand-in-hand for the premiere of You Season Five, the actor and his expectant spouse made their appearance together. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Badgley shared that their newborns are not one, but two identical boys. Reflecting on the responsibility, he expressed, “The world needs more good men,” implying that it’s important for them to raise their sons thoughtfully.

He revealed the arrival of his two sons by briefly displaying their small feet during an unexpected moment, symbolizing shared fatherhood.

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2025-09-04 02:47