Happy Birthday, Jared Padalecki!
One half of our favorite Hunting team turns 26 today - and yes, it's hard for us to believe that Jared Padalecki is so darn young. Happy birthday, Jared!
We've loved watching Jared show off his acting chops in Supernatural, marveling at the guy's talent as storylines got more complex and deep. Sam could have been a bit of a one-note character - his only goal was to find Jess' killer and then get back to his normal life. But Jared brought more layers to Sam then we originally could have imagined. We've seen Sam confront more horrors than we can count, including horrors within himself. He discovered he could never have the "normal" life he always craved, and he fought that fate, then embraced it. Along the way, he fought his father (while showing just how similar he and John could be), sparred with his brother (emotionally, physically and philosophically), and battled demons both literal and figurative. He even came back from the dead!
This season, we've seen Sam embrace his bad-ass side more than he had in the past. Season 3 Sam seemed to be willing to do anything - anything! - to save his brother, even if that meant embracing the dark side within himself. We couldn't imagine sweet, puppy-dog-eyed Season 1 Sam taking out Gordon with razor wire, or contemplating sacrificing an innocent virgin to destroy demons. It's a tribute to Jared's talent that we an watch him consider these horrible things without ever losing our love for the man at the core of the character.
This season, we also got a great look at Jared's fantastic comedic chops. Bad Day at Black Rock let Jared exhibit his physical comedy skills, and we still giggle at the memory of Sam's face as he told Dean he lost his shoe, or when he scowled at the unfairness of being forbidden from scratching his nose. Hee!
What's even more amazing is that Jared may be even more appealing as a person than Sam is as a character - high praise, considering how much we love those Winchester boys. Jared is always loose, funny, open and giving in public appearances, happy to embrace fans and riff on the show. We love that Jared seems to have no filter - seriously, talking about tiny underwear in Australia? - and that he takes such glee in his job, his fans and his life. We revel every chance we get to talk to him or see him in person, and can't wait for the next set visit or con so we can bask in the Padalecki glow. He's just that good.
We're sure Jared will have a great time on during his birthday weekend, whether he's kicking back with his dogs, hanging out with friends and family, or just goofing around. Jared seems to bring a good time with him wherever he goes, thanks to his sense of fun and infectious personality. Happy birthday, Jared, and thanks so much for bringing Sam to life!
Leave you birthday wishes for Jared in the comments!
Comments
Happy Birthday honey. You make the world a brighter place just being on our planet. You are so full of life, and have such an enthausiasm for all around you and everything.
You have single handedly built Sam Winchester into my favourite television character of all time and I can't thank you enough.
May good things always find you.
Char x o x
Posted by: Charlotte | July 28, 2008 6:33 PM
Happy birthday, Jared! the people from brazil love you so much!
Posted by: wagner. | July 27, 2008 12:12 PM
I'm frm the Cook Islands, you probably don't know wea dat is, just google it up, I just got series 1 & 2 & the show is wicked, it's awesome...by the way happy belated b-day...looking forward to getting the fulll season 3 of supernatural...i'm also in the year 1982...
Posted by: Xtian | July 26, 2008 4:59 PM
Parabéns Jared...
Bjssssssssssssss
Te amo mt...
Xauuuuuu
Posted by: Andrea | July 26, 2008 2:58 PM
Parabéns Jared....
Bjsssssssssssssss
Posted by: Andrea | July 26, 2008 2:55 PM
This is completely late but hey -- why not? Happy Belated Birthday! I did post b-day wishes on imdb last week, but you can never get enough fan-love... It is definately one of my goals in life (right up there with keeping my GPA at a 3.8) to meet you one day. You just seem like good times :)
Posted by: Karina Simone | July 26, 2008 2:03 AM
Happy belated bithday Jared! you're one of the hottest men on the planet!
Posted by: Lisa | July 25, 2008 10:15 AM
happy birthday jared hope you have a good time on your special day.
Posted by: linda | July 23, 2008 5:32 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Jared. I have met you twice now at conventions and you just keep me laughing and laughing. I hope you never feel the need to put that 'filter' in place. When you booger'd at Dallas I just about died laughing. That is so refreshing in a TV star and I hope you always feel like sharing 'those little moments' with us. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie C | July 23, 2008 1:06 PM
Happy Bday Jared have fun!
Posted by: Bambi | July 23, 2008 11:08 AM
You summed up Jared's awesomeness beautifully!
Happy Birthday Jared Padalecki! ♥
Posted by: melanie | July 22, 2008 3:45 PM
Hey! happi blessed bdae! i am from singapore and i really love ur performance in supernatural as sam^^
Posted by: ch | July 21, 2008 9:20 PM
Happy Birthday Jared! Hope it's filled with fun, friends and family.
Posted by: Nichole | July 21, 2008 8:25 PM
Happy birthday Jared!!! you're the best thing in the show ^_-
Posted by: Diana | July 21, 2008 7:24 PM
happy birthday!!
you and jensen make supernatural the FRiGGiN BEST TELEViSiON SHOW THERE iS!
best wishes!
-from a loyal fan
Posted by: allison | July 21, 2008 6:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: Lesley | July 21, 2008 4:57 PM
Hi ! jar ! happy birthday!
thanks for Everithing
keep acting like that .. you're the best!!! I love you !!!!!
have a good time and I see you on the 4ª season!!
Kisses from Argentina !
Posted by: Paula | July 21, 2008 2:43 PM
Happy Happy Birthday Jared! We all LOVE YOU!!! :)
Posted by: Cheryl | July 21, 2008 6:35 AM
A little late but
Happy Birthday, Jared!! I hope you had an awesome one!! I can't wait to see season 4 in the fall! Love you hun!! Good luck with everything!
Posted by: Anonymous | July 21, 2008 1:32 AM
Happy Belated Jared! I hope you had a fantastic birthday, and hope you have MANY more to come.
Posted by: Michelle from Pittsburgh | July 20, 2008 10:32 PM
I know it's a bit late but
Happy Birthday Jared!
-From North California
You do such a great job at bringing Sam to life, same with all the other characters you portray. I really hope that someday I could meet you in person.
Good Luck on Season 4 we are all wondering on what is going to happen, not only to Dean, but also if Sammy is going to go dark side.
Posted by: Aushe | July 20, 2008 7:11 PM
Happy Birthday darlin!!!!
x
Posted by: shellz | July 20, 2008 5:16 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!! keep doing what you do best!! :)
Posted by: Anonymous | July 20, 2008 3:22 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!! I hope you're having a great birthday! :)
--Dee
Posted by: Dee | July 20, 2008 1:45 PM
happy birthday jared! i hope it was great and fun and you got everything you wanted. :)
<3
Posted by: pam :) | July 20, 2008 12:04 PM
Happy Birthday Jared.
I hope you have a fantastic day... you deserve it!
Posted by: Kylie | July 20, 2008 5:06 AM
Happy 26th year, JP! Felicidades! I hope you got lots of gifts and some nice memories.
You're a heck of an actor, thanks for the hard work! Gracias por todo!
Posted by: Nikki | July 20, 2008 4:14 AM
Wonderful tribute and you summed up why I love the man and the character ..
Posted by: tina | July 20, 2008 3:27 AM
Happy Belated Birthday Jared!!! May all your dreams come true!
Love, Tami
Posted by: Tamecka Hackett | July 20, 2008 2:32 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!!! You're awesomeness is only matched by your tallness dude!
Love, me
Posted by: Alice | July 20, 2008 1:59 AM
Jareddd!
I'm from Argentina, and for this, i'm not speak english very well, almost defend myself...but i want to wish you the best in this special day for you!!! like every of your others fans...
I hope you can understand me!
Happy 26!!
You are the best!
I love you!
Posted by: Yaniii | July 20, 2008 12:45 AM
Jared, I hope your birthday was wonderful! You deserve only the best of this life because you are one of the best! Thanks for everything you do!
Lots of love, KT
Posted by: KT | July 20, 2008 12:37 AM
Happy belated birthday. Had a busy day, which is unusual for me.
Posted by: Anita | July 19, 2008 11:38 PM
We can't thank Jared enough for his outstanding work on Supernatural and his talents that have brought Sam to such life, gifting us with this wonderful show. Hope he has a fantastic birthday, with health and happiness always. Best of luck on Season 4 and beyond! Love always, "Lil' Muse"
Posted by: ~ MOUSITSA ~ | July 19, 2008 11:32 PM
It's 23:17 in my country so:
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Jared... Happy birthday to you!
And all my best wishes!!!
Que Dios te cuide, te llene de salud y colme tu vida de bendiciones...
A big kiss from Caracas-Venezuela...XOXOXO!!!
Thamara
Posted by: Thamara | July 19, 2008 10:50 PM
Hehe happy birthday Jarey Waddyy!! LOL
Hope you had a good one! XD
Posted by: Mssammydean | July 19, 2008 10:31 PM
Happy Birthday!
Hope you're having a wonderful day :)
Posted by: A | July 19, 2008 10:00 PM
Happy Birthday Jared! Hope your day is filled with great friends, laughter and family!
Have to say I started as a Dean girl but have grown into a Jared girl. Thanks for all your hard work and know that we SN fans appreciate it and you.
Posted by: Nichole | July 19, 2008 9:28 PM
Jared is just the nicest young man you could hope to meet.
I wish him a very Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Kim | July 19, 2008 9:24 PM
Hope you have a WONDERFUL 26th Jared!!!! Good luck with everything you do!
Love,
Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 19, 2008 9:16 PM
Love your description of Jared. It's so true. He doesn't try to put on anykind of front- what you see is what you get ;)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!
Posted by: Kayleigh | July 19, 2008 9:02 PM
Happy birthday Jared Brazil loves you
Posted by: Anne | July 19, 2008 8:53 PM
Happy Birthday Jared--best of luck with season 4--this should be Sam's time to shine!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | July 19, 2008 8:47 PM
Happy Birthday Jared!!!
love,
Fabi
Posted by: Fabi | July 19, 2008 8:28 PM
Happy Birthday Jared!
Thanks for being so kind and generous to us fans, and thank you for the kick-ass job you do on Supernatural!
Have a super-wonderful Birthday :-)
Such a nice, well deserved tribute too.
Posted by: Patty | July 19, 2008 6:20 PM
Have a kickass birthday Jared, and good luck on Season 4!
Posted by: Mads | July 19, 2008 6:12 PM
This is a wonderful tribute to a brilliant actor who also happens to be one of the nicest human beings you could ever hope to meet! I've met Jared twice now and it is true, Jared lights up a room when he enters and has an amazing ability to make every single person in a crowded hall feel special (I have no idea how he does it but he does!).
So I would also like to say Happy Birthday to Jared and wish him all the very best that life has to offer, and thank you Jared, for entertaining us on-screen with your amazing acting and off-screen with just being yourself! You truly have a beautiful soul that reflects in everything that you do.
Posted by: AmandaF | July 19, 2008 6:07 PM
My wishes for you are:
- that your birthday is a memorable one (in good ways, of course)
- the upcoming year is everything you want it to be, and more
- that your future is full of good health, happiness and success
*Live Well* *Laugh Often* *Love Much*
Posted by: CandyMaize | July 19, 2008 5:42 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!!!! (it's also MY birthday)
You are awesome and an amazing actor!! :P
Posted by: sadiey | July 19, 2008 5:21 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Linda | July 19, 2008 5:16 PM
Happy Birthday, Jared, hope you have a great time!
Best wishes,
Kelios
Posted by: Kelios | July 19, 2008 4:43 PM
Happy 26th, Jared!!
I hope you're celebrating the day doing something you enjoy, with the people you love. Have a fantastic birthday!
Posted by: Alisa | July 19, 2008 4:13 PM
Happy birthday Jared! Many happy returns!
Posted by: Katie | July 19, 2008 4:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!!
YOU ROCK!
Posted by: Melanie | July 19, 2008 3:22 PM
Happy Birthday Jared! Thanks for giving your all to the show and to your fans, it does not go unnoticed. Enjoy yourself this weekend, you're earning every minute of it!
Posted by: Katie | July 19, 2008 3:20 PM
Happy birthday, Jared, and many, many more!
Kal
Posted by: Kalaya | July 19, 2008 2:09 PM
awwww happy birthday jared!!! may all ur wishes come true and have fun!!!
Posted by: Micki | July 19, 2008 2:02 PM
Happy Birthday Jared! Good health and happiness to you always.
I agree 100% with what the above article says. I have been to two Creation Conventions and you are an absolute doll to your fans. You make every person feel very special ;-)
And your work on the show is amazing! Looking forward to Season 4!
Posted by: Cindy S. | July 19, 2008 1:42 PM
Happy Birthday Jared!
I have to admit I've always been more of a Dean-girl but since season 3 I'm also a Sam-devotee thanks to your great acting!
Posted by: cassi | July 19, 2008 1:35 PM
Happy Birthday, Jared.
Have a rocking birthday.
Posted by: Salvin | July 19, 2008 1:26 PM
Happy birthday, Jared!! You deserve all the happiness in the world, and I hope it finds its way to you this year! You should always keep that beautiful smile on your face, the world would be a darker place without it!
Posted by: Laurel | July 19, 2008 12:54 PM
Happy birthday J i am a huge fan of your work in supernatural and i love that u may have more than one side to you. Hope you have many more birthdays and good luck in your future. God bless.
Posted by: Noelina | July 19, 2008 12:51 PM
Happy Birthday Jared !!... from France !
Posted by: azerty | July 19, 2008 12:34 PM
Jared, I've met you twice, and I adore you twice as much as I did before knowing you personally. You're such a special person, a rare young man with smarts, humor and compassion. Plus, you love dogs, and I have a soft spot for guys who appreciate those wondrous barking creatures! Happy 26th! You are one of the good ones, Jared! Love, Robin
Posted by: Robin | July 19, 2008 12:11 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
Posted by: just some random stalker type | July 19, 2008 11:20 AM
Happy Birthday Jared from Latin America (Ecuador), we wish you joy and success always, you are great as an actor and as a person... you are great, your latin fans love you. Thank you for giving us your talent every week, God Bless you.. I hope you read this...sorry for my english..
Posted by: Mahine | July 19, 2008 10:52 AM
Happy Birthday Jared!! You're the best ;*
Posted by: Weronika | July 19, 2008 10:38 AM
Happy birthday, Jared!
Hope you enjoy this day so much and be happy because you deserve it. Thanks for bringing to life such fantastic character and hope we'll have our Sammy back soon!
La multi ani!(romanian:)
Posted by: vichi | July 19, 2008 9:36 AM
happy birthday jared
have fun and i can't wait to see supernatural in the fall
p.s hope u get lots of gifts
-nibbi-
Posted by: nibbi | July 19, 2008 9:26 AM
oooh my gosh! happy birthday jared padalecki!!
like jensen, there are waaay more reasons to love you and your character on supernatural that can be accounted for. anyway! keep up the good work for supernatural. i can picture no one else playing the role of sam winchester other than you, and i would like to offer my happiest birthday wishes.
good luck with supernatural's season 4! and have a happy birthday!
Posted by: jessica | July 19, 2008 9:13 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!!
You're amazing! Have a good one =)
Posted by: Isha | July 19, 2008 8:43 AM
First of I just want to say that I really love your Jared tribute!!! :D Yeah we all know that he's that awesome, and I wish everyday that I could be one of the lucky people that have the chance to meet him in person! Jared is the one that made me fall in love with Supernatural; his acting skills are really awesome and are getting better at every season!
Happy birthday JPAD! I hope you know just how much your fans really love you !!!! xoxox !!!!
Posted by: Julie | July 19, 2008 8:12 AM