We all have our fangirl moments and it seems even Cardi B is no exception after she shared her shock at discovering You star Penn Badgley knows who she is.
In a resurfaced clip, the lead actor in the hit Netflix series mentioned the 29-year-old during a press interview back when he was promoting the first season of the show and went on to applaud how “incredibly authentic” she is on social media.
“Cardi B is just a great example. She has such an authentic relationship. And to me, it’s this nuanced place to be,” Badgely said.
He added: “Despite what many might judge as ‘antics’ and all this, I feel like she has an incredibly authentic relationship to [social media]. And I think that’s why people like her so much.”
A fan of the WAP rapper then reshared the clip to let people know that Badgely is a “Cardi B stan.”
They tweeted: “Penn Badgley aka Joe Goldberg of #YOUSEASON3 is a Cardi B stan never forget.”
It seems the tweet was brought to Cardi’s attention as she then retweeted and couldn’t hold back her excitement at the fact Badgely knows who she is - while she also hilariously commented on how famous this makes her.
She tweeted: “OOOOMMFFFGGGGGG HE KNOWS ME !!!OMMMGGGG!!!!!! Yoooo like I’m famous famous.”
OOOOMMFFFGGGGGG HE KNOWS ME !!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱OMMMGGGG!!!!!!Yoooo like I’m famous famous https://t.co/Z7MFQc2t2i
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) October 17, 2021
Since sharing her elation, Cardi’s tweet has been liked over 130,000 times, with fans loving her fangirl moment.
Badgely himself seemed to be taken aback that Cardi is a fan of his work, and in response to her tweet about him, he was lost for words.
— Penn Badgley (@PennBadgley) October 19, 2021
The You and Gossip Girl star then changed his Twitter profile picture to Cardi which elicited a funny response from the rapper.
She mentioned Badgely’s handle and shared a video of a young child pointing and questioning - “Is that me?”
.@PennBadgley pic.twitter.com/JjsxjtrwMb
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) October 20, 2021
In a comical twist, Cardi joined Badgely in changing her Twitter profile picture to him (or rather his character, Joe) and thus christening their new celebrity friendship.
This is sending me https://t.co/17sO2IbvE7 pic.twitter.com/kE6vixwiyd
— Raymon Ryan (@RaymonbGraham) October 20, 2021
Might need this as my new header pic.twitter.com/Os27JfvM3U
— Katie Porter's Spooky Szn Whiteboard 👻 (@hautePJones) October 20, 2021
I really want the friendship of you two lmaooo. Penn b? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/Qps7ROOHTQ
— pedritto (@anittasweetie) October 20, 2021
Meanwhile, rapper’s fans shared some hilarious responses to Cardi’s delight.
Some joked about Badgley’s Cardi reference by invoking the voice of the 34-year-old’s murdering stalker character, Joe Goldberg, and they also warned Cardi’s husband Offset that he might be in trouble.
He probably knows you more than you know yourself🕵️♀️ pic.twitter.com/HPqVsVJrRt
— Richard (@richardhtx) October 17, 2021
Do I know YOU?…Belcalis Marlenis Almánza… born New York on Oct 11… you have 2 kids … a husband but here you are flirting with me ? We will have to offset him so we can be together…I’m the new Big Mac truck for your little garage…I love you https://t.co/zTAuUpXpD0 pic.twitter.com/UriG29UftC
— 🧞♂️ (@iKev_sl) October 20, 2021
“I don’t even like rap. But what man can deny the promising allure of WAP? I have to know if it’s cap. I’ve heard of you. I’ve seen you… but I have to know the real YOU.” https://t.co/cmGzHXOoTC pic.twitter.com/KAp125d8hf
— E The Mastermind (@Ay_E_IOU) October 19, 2021
Offset in 24 hours: https://t.co/uCd31xxQlU pic.twitter.com/zKKkYi8PFX
— give me rent 🤬 old sport 🤠 (@EJBell310) October 20, 2021
Are you... flirting with me? https://t.co/EYyRlhJhZB
— Chishti (@Iam_Chishti) October 19, 2021
Joe be like: hmm you quoted a tweet…not just any tweet but MY tweet. with all these people tweeting tonight, you quoted MINE while scrolling through the tl. what was it that intrigued you? i need to know more. i need to know what you’re thinking. i need to know YOU. pic.twitter.com/jsW34GfZ1b
— nella 🎃 (@shadysmj) October 19, 2021
But then i saw you, cardi. Were you flirting with me? I’ll find a way to be with you, anything for us to be together.
— selebier (@asweeterplace20) October 19, 2021
Joe be like: pic.twitter.com/T44dcTKoPJ
— . (@Anna_aryabenjoy) October 19, 2021
Elsewhere, others jokingly warned that Badgley’s love interest on the show Love Quinn (played by Victoria Pedretti) will come after her.
CARDI HIDEEEE SHE’S COMING 😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😥😥😥😥😰😰 https://t.co/Je9eH9tgLL pic.twitter.com/1RpSxtUE6f
— iced oat milk latte (@traitor_joee) October 20, 2021
Love somewhere in the background like “Cardi B, huh?” pic.twitter.com/r8IjvFOsGF
— Old No. 7 (@charlaMAYNE_) October 17, 2021
Love rn: https://t.co/njXelAGCFp pic.twitter.com/1U9mH2xHtu
— Belle Âme (@Danziee_xo) October 19, 2021
Love gon put you in a box. https://t.co/kk4u3I12oL
— Jay (@jaybailey876) October 20, 2021
watch out sis https://t.co/294o2j78tM pic.twitter.com/Vlevx01YOK
— siba (@siba_onthebird) October 19, 2021
Don’t let Love see this 😩😭 https://t.co/fcjm2PpFuF
— Taylor🦋 (@GildedButtafly) October 19, 2021
are you flirting with him 👁👄👁 pic.twitter.com/wOUcFWJvSH
— 🦋 (@scorpion4rmthe6) October 20, 2021
In other news, You has been renewed for a fourth season - so perhaps we could get a Cardi cameo?
Fans of the two celebrities are already calling on this to happen.
Imagine if they had Cardi do a minor role on the show. She could portray a friend or relative of Marienne that Joe meets while looking for her. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN! #YouNetflix #CardiB @YouNetflix @iamcardib
— Miranda (@mdawn37) October 21, 2021
tbh i can see cardi b making a cameo on you s4 now
— angel (@richmeanboys) October 21, 2021
CARDI B CAMEO IN YOU SEASON 4 CONFIRMED HDIDJDKDKDK SHES PLAYING JOE SIDECHICK LETS GO
— Mauricio (@mauxx_27) October 21, 2021
Lmaooooo @ Penn Badgley changing his icon to Cardi B. If Cardi doesn’t have a cameo in #YOUseason4 I’m gonna be upset. https://t.co/hCitgkJf3n
— Chantel Williams (@hittingrefresh) October 21, 2021
I'm ready for the Cardi B cameo in You season 4
— Star McCown (she/her) (@starbanzobeanz) October 21, 2021
I demand a Cardi B cameo in season 4 of You!!!! https://t.co/IdBzG5CZCX
— ❁ (@MarJoeRee) October 17, 2021
Watch this space...
