Jared Padalecki: Jensen's Best Man And A Best Friend

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles played brothers for 15 seasons on the show Supernatural, and it is no surprise that the two actors grew as close as brothers in real life. The two actors first met when auditioning for their roles on the show and quickly bonded over their shared origins in Texas, love for the Dallas Cowboys, and taste in music. They even lived together during the first few seasons of the show. Jensen was a groomsman at Jared's wedding in 2010, and Jared returned the favour when Jensen got married later that year. The two actors have maintained their close friendship over the years, with their families also spending time together.

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles' first meeting

Actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles first met when auditioning for their roles in the TV series Supernatural. During a Supernatural convention in New Jersey, Padalecki described their first meeting:

> We were the only two [actors] who actually showed up. Johnny Handsome walks in and is like, 'Hey, have you seen Days of Our Lives, Dark Angel, and Smallville? Yeah, that's me,' [pointing to Jensen].

The two actors hit it off, discovering shared interests in sports and music. They became close friends and even lived together for a short period. Padalecki revealed that he immediately felt a connection with Ackles, as if they were best friends. The two played brothers on the show, and their chemistry and bromance onscreen and off were a big part of the show's appeal.

The Winchester brothers' bromance

Yes, Jared Padalecki was Jensen Ackles' best man at his wedding.

Living together in Vancouver

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles are best friends in real life, with Padalecki being four years younger than his on-screen older brother, Jensen. The two co-stars have supported each other both on and off-screen. Jensen Ackles was one of the groomsmen at Padalecki's wedding, and the two have also campaigned together to raise funds for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki lived together in Vancouver while filming Supernatural. The show was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, and both actors spent a significant amount of time there during the show's 15-year run. Padalecki's wife, Genevieve, mentioned the long periods her husband spent in Vancouver while filming the show:

> "She was home a lot with the kids, changing diapers and making lunches. So getting her back out with people with similar passions and interests was awesome to see. It's good to flex those muscles again!"

Jensen Ackles also spoke about how he and Padalecki wanted to bid farewell to the show to spend more time with their families:

> "During Supernatural, there were some months where I would only see my family for three or four days. That's the reason Jensen [Ackles, his costar] and I wanted to bid a fond farewell to it... We both have wives and three kids and wanted to meet them."

Their online friction in 2021

Jensen Ackles was Jared Padalecki's groomsman at his wedding in 2010, and the two actors are best friends in real life. However, in 2021, there appeared to be some friction between the pair. Padalecki told People Magazine in January 2021 that he and co-star Ackles had wanted to end the show Supernatural, in which they both starred, because they wanted to spend more time with their families. Padalecki said:

> "During Supernatural, there were some months where I would only see my family for three or four days. That's the reason Jensen [Ackles, his costar] and I wanted to bid a fond farewell to it... We both have wives and three kids and wanted to meet them."

In the same month, Ackles' wife, Danneel, unfollowed Padalecki's wife, Genevieve, on Instagram, and fans noticed that Padalecki and his wife had not posted about Ackles' new show, or congratulated the couple on the birth of their twins.

Their support system for each other

Actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles have been co-stars on the TV series Supernatural, where they played on-screen brothers Sam and Dean Winchester. Padalecki and Ackles are also best friends in real life.

Padalecki and Ackles have been a strong support system for each other, both on and off-screen. Their bond is evident in the fact that Ackles was one of the groomsmen at Padalecki's wedding to Genevieve Cortese in 2010. The couple met on the set of Supernatural, and Ackles played a role in Padalecki's proposal to Cortese. The couple tied the knot in Cortese's hometown of Sun Valley, Idaho, and have three children together.

In 2015, Padalecki launched his Always Keep Fighting campaign through Represent.com, raising funds for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. This cause is close to Padalecki's heart, as he has been open about his struggles with depression. For the second campaign, Padalecki partnered with Ackles to release a t-shirt featuring both their faces, benefiting their newly formed joint charitable fund. Over 70,000 shirts were sold.

The pair have also prioritised spending time with their families. In 2021, Padalecki spoke about how he was embracing his "homebody" nature after wrapping up Supernatural, stating: "During Supernatural, there were some months where I would only see my family for three or four days. That's the reason Jensen [Ackles] and I wanted to bid a fond farewell to it... We both have wives and three kids and wanted to meet them."

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