Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles have been playing brothers for fifteen seasons, so we’re not surprised they’re close in real life too!
They’ve been on-screen brothers for over a decade, and the bond between the Winchester brothers has become a part of their own lives. The ghost-and-ghoul fighting brother duo captivated and charmed viewers with their courage and friendship.
Highlights —
- Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles share a brotherly bond
- They’ve shared a close friendship since the onset of the show
- What’s next for the actors, now that ‘Supernatural’ is over?
Jared and Jensen, or J2 as they’re popularly dubbed, have even more similarities between each other than you might imagine! They’re both from Texas, were roommates during the initial seasons, and make the ‘Supernatural’ sets a great place to work at because they’re always goofing around!
The series has come to an end but it doesn’t mean their friendship is off the cards. They’ve supported each other, their work, and lives outside of ‘Supernatural’, which is credited to the early bond they built during the long-running series.
They’re a lot like Sam and Dean in real life, but the demon-hunting shenanigans don’t make an appearance, as expected. Keep reading to learn more about their brotherly bond and friendship.
Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles share a brotherly bond
The pair weren’t friends until they met each other on the sets of ‘Supernatural’, but that’s when everything changed! Jared and Jensen led the show with their chemistry, simply because they were friends even when the cameras weren’t rolling.
‘Supernatural’ fans are obsessed with the close bond the duo share, which has made them stay by their side. It is one of the longest-running shows in television history, so it’s only natural the pair had a blast working together!

Several online sources have reported Jared and Jensen to be pranksters as they orchestrated them on each other, and other cast and crew members. They embodied a natural charm as brothers on screen, but their friendship helped it grow over the course of the series.
They’ve shared a close friendship since the onset of the show
They had an instant connection while working on the first season of ‘Supernatural’, and the world knows that! The actors met each other for the first time while filming the series, and even lived together as roommates. Sources report that whenever filming for the day commenced, Jared and Jensen would return home and play tunes on the guitar.
The Winchester boys hail from the same state of Texas, and they both left home for Los Angeles, to pursue acting professionally. They hosted watch-alongs for the early seasons, watching the new episodes together whenever they premiered! They’ve deemed each other as a best friend on several occasions, and their wives and children hang out together too!
The actors were in their early 20s when they began filming ‘Supernatural’, and it has been over a decade since. They’ve matured into adults, husbands, and fathers and been through it all together. A long working-relationship doesn’t guarantee a close friendship, but Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles seem to have created a bond that will last for a lifetime.
What’s next for the actors, now that ‘Supernatural’ is over?
Unfortunately, ‘Supernatural’ has come to an end after being on air for 15 incredibly successful years. Originally planned as a five-season series, the network renewed the show for its popularity and well-written storyline. Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles‘ shared a strong bond throughout the series, which made fans look forward to more seasons!
‘Supernatural’ aired its finale earlier this month, and fans of the series have been wondering what’s next for the actors. Will they ever work together again, or are they taking a break from acting? Here’s some news: both actors have been individually roped in to star in different series!
Jared Padalecki will be next seen in another show from The CW and will be reuniting with ‘Supernatural’ creator Eric Kripke to bring it to fruition. Padalecki will portray the titular role in the Walker, Texas Ranger reboot titled ‘Walker‘.
Jensen Ackles, on the other hand, will be transforming into a superhero as he joins season 3 of ‘The Boys’, Amazon Prime Video’s hit series. It’s only a matter of time before they both appear on our televisions screens again, so wait patiently!
Are you excited to see Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles play roles other than the demon-hunters they portrayed in ‘Supernatural’? Let us know in the comments!
