Happy birthday! Jared Padalecki turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 19, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 42 on Friday, Jul. 19, 2024.

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Jared Padalecki is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Padalecki, a cultural icon

Born in San Antonio on July 19, 1982, Jared Padalecki's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Padalecki's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jared hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jared Padalecki as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Jared, you're the best!