Jared Padalecki Net Worth

#Fact1Expecting 3rd child with wife Genevieve in March 2017.2Was enrolled as a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin when he got a job working on Gilmore Girls, he dropped out of school.3He and Supernatural (2005) star, Misha Collins both use sign language with their children. At the 2012 Salute to Supernatural convention in New Jersey, the two actors joked about their reactions to Signing Time! (2002) and "Baby Signing Time".4Tried out for Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Returns (2006), Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Conan in Conan the Barbarian (2011).5His second son with wife Genevieve Padalecki was born on the evening of 22 December 2013 at home.6Both he and his Supernatural (2005) co-star Jensen Ackles are natives of Texas.7Was a final candidate for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in McG's abandoned reboot. One of his rivals for the part was Henry Cavill who was cast before it was scrapped and got to play the role in Man of Steel (2013).8On the film set of Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) Jared met Tom Welling. who played Clark Kent on Smallville (2001). Before the start of Supernatural, his co-star Jensen Ackles also played on Smallville. Both shows filmed in B.C. Vancouver, in the CW lot, and they are all now real-life friends.9Had the same speech coach in high school as Matt Bomer.10He is an exceptionally skilled Chess player.11Known on sets for his love of playing pranks on his co-stars.12Had his first son with wife Genevieve Padalecki. named Thomas Colton Padalecki, who was born on March 19, 2012.13He and former Supernatural (2005) recurring guest star, Genevieve Padalecki, were married on February 27, 2010 in her hometown of Sun Valley, Idaho. Jensen Ackles, who plays "Dean Winchester", the older brother to Jared's character "Sam Winchester" on Supernatural (2005), was one of the groomsmen. Jared's real-life older brother, Jeff Padalecki, was best man.14Was engaged to long term girlfriend Sandra McCoy - he proposed in Paris while on holiday during the writers strike (October 2007-March 2008). But in June 2008, at the Supernatural Dallas convention, he announced that they were no longer engaged or together.15His mother, Sherri, was an English teacher at East Central High School in San Antonio. The same High School attended by, Henry Thomas.16One of his rivals on Gilmore Girls (2000) was Tristan. Tristan is Jared's middle name. Ultimately, Chad Michael Murray, who played Tristan became one of his good friends.17His father is of Polish descent. His mother has German, Scottish, French, and English ancestry.18Good friends with actor Derek Lee Nixon and Director Andrew Pozza from San Antonio, Texas.19Close friends with actor Chad Michael Murray; they met on the set of Gilmore Girls (2000). They also starred in the remake of 1953's House of Wax (2005).20He and his Supernatural (2005) co-star Jensen Ackles were voted People Magazine's "Sexiest Ghostbusters" in 2005.21He and classmate Chris Cardeans together won the National Forensics League national championship in Duo Interpretation in 1998.22He is four years younger than his TV older brother, Jensen Ackles. They are real life best friends.23Was considered for the role of Superman/Clark Kent in the proposed relaunch of the Superman film franchise.24Has two dogs.25Born in 1982, he is the youngest cast member of the TV series Gilmore Girls (2000), approximately a year younger than Alexis Bledel.26Older brother is named Jeff, younger sister is named Megan.27Graduated from James Madison High School in 2000.28Has been taking acting classes since he was 12.29Won Fox TV's "Claim To Fame" Contest and got to present at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards.30Has the same manager as Freddie Prinze Jr..31Hometown is San Antonio, Texas.