Penn Badgley turns 24 today, and he needs the birthday wishes of his Gossip Girl fan club more than ever.

Late last week, details of the actor's break-up with Blake Lively went public. And while sources say the pair has remained professional on set, let's face it: splits are never easy, especially when the person you're splitting from looks like Blake Lively.

So send send this star your best today and take a few moments to appreciate him via the following photo montage. Happy birthday, Penn!

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