Jared Padalecki honors Sam Winchester’s 42nd with family fun and Instagram throwbacks from Supernatural.
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What’s Jared up to with Sam Winchester’s birthday?
Jared Padalecki, now 42, shared a fun family snap on Instagram, squeezing in with his wife Genevieve and their kids Thomas, Shepherd, and Odette at a cozy booth. It’s all for Sam Winchester’s birthday—May 2, 1983, so he’s turning 42 too.
Jared threw in a cheeky joke about Sam and Ruby patching things up in the afterlife, keeping it light and nostalgic.
How did Supernatural shape Jared’s life?
He starred as Sam for a whopping 15 seasons from 2005 to 2020, hunting demons and ghosts alongside Jensen Ackles as Dean.
Misha Collins jumped in as Castiel from season 4, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan played their dad, adding layers to the brotherly chaos.
That show wasn’t just work; it defined Jared’s career and even brought him his wife.
What’s the story with Jared and Genevieve?
They met on Supernatural when she played the demon Ruby, and their on-screen tension turned real-life romance.
Despite Sam’s complicated vibes with Ruby, Jared and Genevieve tied the knot in 2010 and just hit 15 years together this February.
It’s a sweet twist on Hollywood meet-cutes that fans love.
What else has Jared been up to lately?
Before and after Supernatural, he charmed as Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls and led the Walker reboot from 2021 to 2024.
He’s even reuniting with old pals Misha and Jensen for The Boys season 5, thanks to creator Eric Kripke.
Jared told PEOPLE back in 2021 that he adores Sam and wouldn’t mind slipping back into the role someday.
How does Jared feel about his TV journey?
After 24 years on screen, he’s wiped out but grateful, especially wrapping Supernatural to focus on family.
He mentioned to TVLine that ending Walker stung, yet he’s all about cherishing the memories.
That openness keeps him relatable, even as he eyes future comebacks.
In the end, Jared’s tribute to Sam shows how deeply Supernatural still resonates, blending family fun with career highlights and a hint of what’s next—it’s a heartfelt nod to fans and his enduring legacy in TV.