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Penny Widmore
Played by Sonya Walger
The woman Desmond loves. Daughter of Charles Widmore, she spends years searching for Desmond after he disappears sailing around the world. Their phone call in "The Constant" is one of the most emotionally powerful scenes in television.
Notable Quotes
“I won't give up, Des. I won't.”
“With enough money and determination, you can find anyone.”
“Desmond David Hume, I've been waiting for you.”
Trivia
- Sonya Walger appeared in relatively few episodes but her impact on the show was enormous -- she anchored the entire Desmond storyline.
- Penny and Desmond's phone call in "The Constant" required multiple takes because both actors kept crying during filming.
- Their son Charlie is named after Charlie Pace, honoring his sacrifice to make the phone call possible.