Everything About Morgan O'Kane and Domino Kirkes Son

Cassius Riley is the first child of Domino Suzy Kirke and Morgan O’Kane, British-American singer and actress. His mother has two younger sisters, Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke.

The lives of celebrities inadvertently affect the lives of their relatives and make it quite challenging to keep them out of the public’s view. The resultant effect is the constant curiosity of the general public to want to know all there is to know about these celebrity relatives.

Summary of Cassius Riley’s Bio

  • Full Name: Cassius Riley
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: January 28, 2009
  • Cassius Riley’s Age: 14 years old
  • Ethnicity: White Caucasian
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Hair Color: Light Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Cassius Riley’s Parents: Morgan O’Kane (Father), Domino Suzy Kirke (Mother), Penn Dayton Badgley (Stepfather)
  • Siblings: James Badgely
  • Famous for: Being the celebrity kid of Domino Kirke and Morgan O’Kane

Cassius Riley Is 14 Years Old Now

Cassius Riley was born on January 28, 2009, under the sun sign of Aquarius, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The celebrity kid was born to parents Morgan O’Kane, who is primarily an American folk musician and the architect behind albums such as Pendulum, Nine Lives, Outsiders, and The One They Call The Wind.

Cassius Riley’s father has had a moderately successful music career. On the other hand, his mother’s name is Domino Suzy Kirke, a British-American singer cum actress, and is the co-founder of the indie-pop band Domino. At the age of nine, she began singing and is currently signed to Fun Machine, a record label owned by producer Andres Levin.

Her first EP is titled The Guard. She is also a Doula (uncertified birth assistant), a career path she set on after the birth of her son, Cassius.

Although They Are Divorced Now, Cassius Riley’s Parents Were Married At The Time Of His Birth

Cassius Riley’s parents met in 2007 when Morgan, Cassius’ father, was living in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. They connected after Domino, Cassius’ mother, approached him to partner with her on a music project.

Cassius Riley

The attraction was there from the start, and throughout their collaboration, they started seeing each other more frequently. Before long, they were married, although the exact date of their wedding or the venue is unknown. However, it must be anywhere between 2007 and 2008 because Cassius was born in 2009, 2 years after his parents’ first meeting.

The Reason For His Parents’ Divorce Is Unknown

Except for only a handful of celebrity couples thriving in the institution of marriage, it has almost become a cliche to witness celebrity marriages fail. This statistic becomes all the more depressing when you factor in the fact that the children from these marriages often have their lives upended through no fault of their own.

This was exactly the situation that Cassius Riley found himself in after his parents decided to go their separate ways when he was just around three years old. To maintain a semblance of privacy, both Morgan and Domino chose not to divulge the reason for ending their marriage to each other. However, there have been unverified speculations that her decision to become a “doula” didn’t go down well with her ex-husband.

Like all children of divorces, Cassius’ life was affected in the sense that he was raised in the custody of his mother in Brooklyn and spent the majority of his formative years away from his father’s company. However, his relationship with his father has since improved, and while he is still very fond of his mother, he appears to be closer to his father, Morgan O’Kane and is often seen going on adventures with him whenever he is on vacation.

Cassius Riley’s Mother Remarried Actor Penn Badgley

While there is no indication that Cassius Riley’s birth father is married or is in a relationship, it appears his mother has moved on with her life relationship-wise. The English-born singer and actress Domino Kirke is currently married to actor Penn Badgley, who is easily recognized as Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl. Penn is also a musician who plays with the band MOTHXR.

It is unclear when the relationship began, but it came to the public’s consciousness when the couple became constantly seen together in 2014. At this time, they thought it fitting to publicly declare their relationship. They dated for around three years before they tied the knot on February 27, 2017, at a courthouse in Brooklyn, New York.

The courthouse event was a relatively small one, with around 40 witnesses. Still, the couple threw a lavish wedding reception almost four months later on June 24, 2017, at Maison-May Restaurant, located in Brooklyn, New York. This second ceremony was a much bigger affair with almost 200 guests, including family, friends, and celebrity guests like Mariska Hargitay, Debra Messing, and Zac Posen.

Cassius Riley has a really good relationship with his stepfather, Penn, who adopted him as his son after his marriage to Domino. However, this did not cause any friction between Cassius and his actual father, as the pair still maintain a loving relationship that still sees them together on rock climbing adventures and the likes to this day.

Cassius Riley Has A Younger Sibling From His Mother’s Second Marriage

The 14-year-old celebrity kid is the only child his birth parents share between them. There are no records of any other children between Kirke and O’Kane. However, Cassius Riley now has the distinct pleasure and privilege of being a big brother to his mother’s son with her second husband.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing, as his mother experienced a couple of miscarriages and was ready to give up on childbearing before fate smiled on her at the third attempt. Penn Badgley and his wife, Domino Kirke, welcomed a son named James Badgley on September 20, 2020.

Is Cassius Riley an Actor?

Cassius Riley, who just turned 14 in January 2022, has yet to make any clear discernible career choices. However, it would come as no surprise if he does decide to venture into the entertainment industry, given that he is surrounded by people who could influence that decision when the time comes.

His mother, Domino, has two younger sisters, Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke. Jemima appeared as headmistress Hope Haddon on the TV series Sex Education, while Lola portrayed Tracy in Mistress America (2015). As previously mentioned, he also has the experience of his birth parents and his actor stepdad to draw on if he ever chooses to make the transition. However, for now, he is just a normal kid, albeit a celebrity one, who is still trying to enjoy his childhood.

He Has No Social Media Accounts

The blonde-haired, blue-eyed, celebrity kid has no active social media accounts. That notwithstanding, his activities are well documented on his parents’ accounts and, to some extent, his stepdad’s. His mother has an Instagram account with the handle @domino_kirke_badgley.

She also attracts a decent following as her posts feature images of her everyday activity and some of her family members. However, Cassius is more prominent on his father’s Instagram page. Morgan uses the handle @morganokane, with over 4,220 followers and 900 posts. This page features all sorts of posts, including work events, recreation, and family.

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