Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles‘Intimate friendship is almost supernatural.
The actors met for the first time during the audition supernatural In 2005. To their surprise, no one else showed up in trying to perform.
“These online auditions are frightening,” Padalecki acknowledged conversation In 2018. “So we met, we… sat in the room and it was like, ‘Where are everyone?’ So we kind of waited for other people to show up.”
While Padalecki and Ackles were waiting, they chatted with each other and found that they had a lot in common, including Texas roots and mutual love for Dallas cowboys.
Akers said: “They took us in, let’s read together in front of executives, and then they asked us to go out – and they said: ‘We’re going to switch things, we want you to do something different… Just kidding, you guys have some parts.””
Ackles and Padalecki play the Dean and Sam Winchester brothers in all 15 seasons of the WB/CW series, which ended in 2020. Their self-proclaimed “Brother Bond” developed both on and off-screen, and the two kept close to each other after the Supernatural ended.
Now Ackles and Padalecki will be reunited supernatural supporting role Misha Collins) The fifth and final season of Prime Video boy.
Continue scrolling to take a closer look at Ackles and Padalecki’s friendship schedule:
2005
Jensen Ackles. Jared Padalecki
Warner Bros./Pretty: Everett CollectionAckles and Padalecki starred together supernatural 15 years.
“You are talking about two young people who were suddenly thrown together and got rid of their lives, [were] In Vancouver, Canada, just told: “You both will work hard for the next 15 years.” Men’s health While reflecting on their friendship in 2025. “This has built a bond very early on, and as we grow and mature in real life, it has developed. Starting with a few friends in the 20s, there’s so much trouble now, and now it’s been evolved into two with six kids. We’ve grown into men. We’ve grown into wives, kids. Together.”
2007
Padalecki told TV Guide He worked well with the ackles because they were “really good partners”.
“It’s probably the best thing that’s supernatural. I spent more time with Jensen Ackles in the last three years of my life and vice versa. Fortunately, we got along well and we were very similar.” “We both come from Texas and we both love our family, the same music and Dallas cowboys. It’s a huge blessing to work with a easygoing person and work with someone I’m friends with.”
2013

Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki
Philip Chin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. EntertainmentIn with telegraphDespite constantly spending time at work with Padalecki, Ax said they still want to spend time together outside of their supernatural shooting schedule.
“A nine months a year, we’re stuck with each other 24 hours a day, seven days a week because we’re on the show. Even what we’re doing for ourselves isn’t possible. We’re always together,” he said. “Even if we don’t actually work together in nine months or the other three months of the year, we always find ourselves choosing to hang out and be together.”
Padalecki added: “The best part about Jensen, my relationship is when we go to the show instead. I mean, unfortunately, he’s stuck with me for life now, but that’s important. But, look, brothers and sisters, sometimes, sometimes fighting.
2021
In June 2021, fans fear a crack between Padalecki and Ackles Winchesteris developing. (Ackles and his wife, Danielexecutives produced the series, which aired on the CW for a season from October 2022 to March 2023. )
“Man. Glad for you. Hopefully I’ve heard of it somehow other than Twitter,” Padalecki wrote to Ackles via a social media site, sharing a report about the show. “I’m very happy to watch it, but Sa must not be involved in this matter.”
However, Padalecki later clarified that he and Ackles performed well.
“@Jensenackles and I often do that, I gave great speeches and it’s in a good situation,” he said on Twitter. “The show was early in the process and there were Miles going. We traveled a lot of roads together, and sometimes those damn roads had bumps. The bumps didn’t stop us. Once brothers, brothers were always brothers.”
Ackles retweeted the post, adding: “Love you @Jarpad… Miss these speeches. I forgot how much face we used to get often. I miss it too. I know you’re busy… Just like me, I’m still my brother.
2025

Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins
DIA Dipasupil/Getty ImagesPadalecki and Collins are set to Join the final season of Ackles boy.
“It’s weird,” Akers told people Make him a former supernatural Costa Rican guest star in the show. “It’s like inviting my friends to someone else’s house for supper. I was like, ‘Listen, guys, don’t make me look bad. I have to stay here.” They’re great.
Ax is also open Men’s health About his “brother bond” with Padalecki.
“We’re still talking about it all the time; we’re still meeting each other all the time,” he said. “If I need anything, he’s on the short list of people I can call, and I’m on him, too. I don’t know a lot of people who can promote this relationship for many years. I’m so grateful that he’s him.”

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