The hit CW series Supernatural is currently in its final season. Sam and Dean are making their final stand and fans are upset to see the last of their favorite monster hunters. Their brotherhood drives the show, and in real life, actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles are just as close as Sam and Dean.
They have developed an amazing friendship behind the scenes for the past fifteen years that fans obsess over. Jensen and Jared, or “J2”, as fans have dubbed them, are always goofing off around set, making fun of each other in interviews, and supporting each other’s endeavors outside of Supernatural. They truly act like brothers on screen and off.
The two are definitely friendship goals. Here are 15 Facts About Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki’s Friendship.
15 They’ve Been Friends Since Day One Of Supernatural
Jared and Jensen have shared a bond since they met. They’ve been friends since the show started back in 2005.
They joked with each other during their first meeting and have both talked about their first impressions of each other. Since then, they’ve been by each other’s side through weddings, the birth of their children, and so much more.
14 They Were Once Roommates
Just like Sam and Dean, the two actors once lived together. Jared and Jensen were roommates when the show was in its early seasons.
Both actors married their wives in 2010, so they don’t still live together today, but there was a time when they were practically inseparable, even at home.
13 They Do Charity Work Together
The actors have supported each other’s charitable campaigns on multiple occasions.
For instance, Jared is passionate about mental health, and Jensen teamed up with him to help the cause. They sold “Always Keep Fighting” t-shirts and the funds went to the nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms, which helps those struggling with depression and addiction.
12 They Prank Their Other Co-Stars
Pranks are all too normal on the set of Supernatural. While the whole cast tends to get involved, Jared and Jensen are some of the main pranksters.
There are plenty of bloopers over the seasons of the pair messing with their co-stars during takes, purposefully trying to mess them up. The two also threw a pie in Misha Collins’ face.
11 Their Wives Are Friends, Too
J2’s wives are just as close as they are. Genevieve Padalecki and Danneel Ackles are both former CW stars and are friends in real life.
Both women have starred on Supernatural alongside their husbands and walk red carpets together. Their families hang out as well and all their kids are friends.
10 They Constantly Goof Off On Set
With as much as Jared and Jensen goof off while filming, it’s a wonder they ever get any work done on the Supernatural set.
The bloopers every season are fairly long but they’re always hilarious. Between making goofy faces, adding crazy lines, and fart jokes, there are so many chaotic outtakes.
9 They Were Groomsmen In Each Other’s Weddings
Jared and Jensen attended quite a few weddings in 2010, including each other’s! They married their wives only a few months apart from each other that year.
Jared and Genevieve were married in February and Jensen and Danneel married in May. Both of them were groomsmen in the other’s ceremony.
8 They Watch New Episodes Of Supernatural Together
Fans love to live-tweet new episodes of Supernatural, but the stars of the show are no different. Jared and Jensen frequently watch episodes with each other and tweet about it as they do it.
Jared posted a photo to Twitter as they viewed a new episode. They looked just like Sam and Dean while they drank beer and watched television together.
7 They Have Each Other’s Backs
Just like Sam and Dean, Jared and Jensen always defend each other. Even when one is down and out, the other is there to help them back up.
After Jared had a serious run-in with law enforcement, Jensen was quick to support him. He attended a con without Jared after the incident and told fans to send him support and love.
6 They Both Live In Austin, Texas
You can take the boys out of Texas, but you can’t take Texas out of the boys. Both Jared and Jensen are from the Lone Star State originally and have found their way back.
Their families both reside in Austin, Texas, where Jensen recently opened up a brewery called Family Business Beer Company.
5 They Agree That Supernatural Needs To End
Jared and Jensen both adore playing Sam and Dean, but they agree that it’s time for Supernatural to come to an end.
They want the show to go out on top rather than fizzle out. The longer it continues, the lesser quality it will end up having. They wanted to bow out before they ran out of creative and entertaining ideas.
4 They Have Great Twitter Conversations
The actors are both extremely sarcastic, witty people, and that definitely translates to their social media presence. They’re constantly messing with each other on Twitter.
Jensen and Jared will post unflattering pictures of each other and poke fun while they do it, they’ll make fun of each other’s acting, and will even gang up on Misha.
3 They’re Total Dorks During Con Panels
Supernatural conventions are iconic for fans of the show. They’re an unforgettable experience where viewers can really get close to the stars, and Jared and Jensen always show them their goofy side.
They’ll tell funny stories and then the other will proceed to make fun of the other, will crash each other’s panels, and will dance like absolute dorks.
2 They Dress Alike All The Time
They say great minds think alike, and that definitely applies to Jared and Jensen. The two have joked a few times about dressing the same on accident.
They have coordinated suits, wear the same colored shirts to panels, and have even swapped the same t-shirt back and forth.
1 They Consider Each Other Brothers In Real Life
The two play brothers on the show, but it doesn’t take much acting. Both actors have said they truly consider the other their brother.
During a convention panel, Jensen once revealed that Jared is “a brother, on and off-screen” and Jared said they’ve “more than grown up together”. That’s definitely friendship goals.
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