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Jared Padalecki

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'''Spouse:''' [[Genevieve Padalecki]] nee Cortese

'''Children:''' Thomas Colton Padalecki known as Tom (March 19, 2012), Austin Shepherd Padalecki who is known as Shep (December 22, 2013) and ~~Shepherd~~ Odette Elliott Padalecki(March 17, 2017)

Jared won in the Duo section of the National Forensic League's National Speech Tournament in 1998 and was an honor student ([http://dairwendan.livejournal.com/14248.html Source]). He won the Claim to Fame Contest in 1999 and appeared at the Teen Choice Awards that year. Jared was a candidate for the 2000 Presidential Scholars Program. After he graduated from James Madison High School he started to pursue his acting career.

He had a relationship with [[Sandra McCoy]] whom he met when they both had roles in ''Cry_Wolf'' in 2004. At the Salute to Supernatural Convention in L.A. in March 2008, Jared announced that on January 28th, 2008 they got engaged on their fourth anniversary, in Paris. However at the [[Salute to Supernatural Dallas 2008]] convention in June 2008, Jared announced that he and Sandy were no longer together.

Jared dated Supernatural co-star [[Genevieve Cortese]] though 2008 and they [http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b160735_jared_padalecki_genevieve_cortese_are.html announced their engagement] in January 2010.

On February 27th, 2010, [http://www.celebrity-mania.com/news/view/00011980.html Jared and Genevieve wed in Sun Valley, Idaho.] [[Clif Kosterman]] [http://twitter.com/bodyguard4JandJ/status/9832956576 tweeted after the weekend] "It was a beautiful ceremony in a beautiful setting."

* [http://celebritybabies.people.com/2014/07/20/supernatural-jared-padalecki-family-time-cw-tcas/ Jared talks about being protective of time with his family] by People magazine

In 2014, Jared injured his shoulder while wrestling with [[Osric Chau]] at [[ Jus In Bello Italy 2014]] .[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ILjQCo1QY Osric relates the story of how Jared injured his shoulder] * Jared and Genevieve Padalecki were in the Texas Legislature on 26th May, 2017 promoting Senate Bill 179, also called David’s Law, which would crack down on cyberbullying in schools. They joined the family of 16-year-old David Molak, who killed himself last year after relentless bullying. [https://www.facebook.com/statesman/videos/10155516609609208/ Video of the speeches]. ** [https://twitter.com/nowngen/status/868162905409191936/video/1 Genevieve's speech]** [https://twitter.com/nowngen/status/868164775020285952 Jared's speech]** [https://twitter.com/SenatorSylvia/status/868204101305339906/photo/1 Photo of Gen and Jared with Senator Sylvia Garcia]. * In 2019 [https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/gilmore-girls-and-supernatural-star-jared-padalecki-supports-national-speech-and-debate-team-11689658 Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki Supports High School Speech and Debate Teams at Their Largest Competition] with the Dallas Observer** [https://twitter.com/i/moments/edit/1142030776042582016 Tweets from Jared's appearance]** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwq1McgGDfg Video of Jared at the event]

==Career==

The video was directed by [http://sarahlouisewilson.com/ Sarah Louise Wilson] and produced by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3086285/resume Natalia Cordova], Brian's partner. Filming wrapped on July 14th. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbLXI_Los-8 You can watch the video here].

Jared also is a part-owner of Austin bars [https://www.facebook.com/stereotypeaustin/ ''Stereotype''] and [https://www.sanjacsaloon.com/ San Jac Saloon].

===Trivia===

* Jared did uncredited stunt work on [[3.04 Sin City]].

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==[[Always Keep Fighting]]==

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"Even if there are a thousand small fights, even if every other minute you’re thinking about suicide, or depression, or addiction, or if you have mental illness, I want people to hit it head on and take action. And to be proud that they’re winning their fight, period."

|author= Jared Padalecki

|source= [http://variety.com/2015/tv/people-news/jared-padalecki-always-keep-fighting-depression-suicide-twloha-1201451708/ Variety]

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[[File:J2akftshirts.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

Jared launched the "Always Keep Fighting" campaign in March 2015, with a t-shirt featuring the slogan. Profits from the sale of the shirts went to

the charities [http://twloha.com/ To Write Love On Her Arms], [http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ The Wounded Warrior Project] and [https://www.facebook.com/attitudesinreverse/posts/894984170565493 A.I.R. Attitudes In Reverse - Student Suicide Prevention - Mental Health]

Coincidentally, the campaign launched during the filming of [[10.19 The Werther Project]], an episode that features suicide as a theme.

During the first t-shirt campaign Jared posted about [https://represent.com/jared The Story Behind the shirt and "Always Keep Fighting"]

::On New Years Eve, my dear friend lost his battle with depression. This, unfortunately, wasn’t the first time i lost a personal friend to suicide, and it hurt me deeply, in a way that only a personal experience with suicide can. Though he wasn't the first friend I’ve lost to suicide, I sure hope he’s the last. I wish i had the chance to go back and tell them what they meant to me. I wish I had the chance to beg them to seek help, to keep fighting. I wish they knew that they were surrounded by countless others who struggle on a daily basis.

[[File:Thomasalwayskeepfightingtee.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Thomas Padalecki in one of Jared's t-shirts]]

::I hope that this campaign, while raising money for a wonderful charity, can also raise awareness about issues that affect more people than we know. I hope it inspires people battling depression, addiction, mental illness and suicidal thoughts to be vocal about their struggles. I hope it helps people realize that they shouldn’t be ashamed of what they are going through, and I hope it helps people meet and find new friends that they can relate to. I hope it helps people take pride in the fight that they have been fighting, and gives them a push to never give up or give in. I hope it helps inspire people to keep fighting. no matter how hard it is.

::For people who deal with mental illness, depression, addiction or suicidal thoughts, every day can bring about new struggles. Every hour and every minute can seem to bring insurmountable odds of happiness. I hope that the simple message of “always keep fighting” can help to bolster somebody through a tough time. I also hope this campaign can help alleviate some of the stigma that the terms “mental illness” and “depression” sometimes evokes.

::Everybody has either dealt with these issues themselves, or had a loved one who deal with them. It’s time for us to put these issues front and center and not be ashamed of the path we are walking. If you’re out there and need help, please seek it. Be proud of your valiant day-to-day struggle. There is no shame in needing support. I hope this campaign will help you be vocal about your own struggles, or vocal in your support of those who might need a helping hand. Most of all, when life seems to want to beat you down, I hope you Always Keep Fighting.

* [http://variety.com/2015/tv/people-news/jared-padalecki-always-keep-fighting-depression-suicide-twloha-1201451708/ Jared talks about his own struggles with depression and anxiety, and why he started the campaign] by Variety

During this first and subsequent t-shirt campaigns, Jared randomly selected a number of fans who had purchased t-shirts and called them or sent gifts such as auto-graphed Supernatural scripts. He also started posting videos about the cause on [https://www.facebook.com/JaredPadalecki his facebook page].

[[File:Jared tweets.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

When sales of the shirt began, a movement started on Twitter and spread across social media, where fans purchased t-shirts for other fans who could not afford them, particularly those struggling with mental health issues. Jared acknowledged that he had heard about these efforts in a tweet (see right [https://twitter.com/jarpad/status/578314474815373313 source]).

Jared's first campaign sold the most shirts represent ever sold and reportedly raised $250,000 for TWLOHA [http://macalelu.tumblr.com/post/134273716952/chadmmurrayspain-spnfan1968-jared-raised-a source]. Jared has also spoken openly about his own mental health issues, and inspired many fans to speak of their own struggles and to support each other.

On 15th May, 2015 Jared has announced that he was heading home from Europe and wouldn't be attending [[Jus In Bello Italy 2015]], and asked for support from the fandom. [https://twitter.com/jarpad/status/599381538795614208], [https://twitter.com/jarpad/status/599381247677362176]. Many of Jared's colleagues and friends, as well as fans, posted messages of support. You can read some of them here [https://storify.com/sb10110/we-got-your-back-boy-alwayskeepfighting source]. At the Convention Jensen reported that Jared was physically and emotionally exhausted, and was now home with his family. Jared would later write about this period in his life in the book [[Family Don't End with Blood]], and talk about the suicidal depression he experienced.

Fans left messages of support for Jared on his Facebook page or twitter. Fans also started projects to collect messages of support:

* [http://www.groupcard.com/c/hCCowdF-VAf An e-card]

* [http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sm81eg A collection of messages]

* [http://alwayskeepfighting.tk/ A blog where you can leave stories of how Jared has helped you in your own struggle]

* [http://www.winchesterbros.com/site/index.php/site-updates/10772-the-spnfamily-always-keeps-fighting Online photo album of people doing things that make them feel better when they are down]

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x0ZnWL1Ix8 You can watch a collection of fan videos supporting Jared here]

[http://au.eonline.com/news/657472/jared-padalecki-cancels-public-appearance-due-to-personal-issue-i-need-all-the-love-i-can-get-right-now Jared's management released this statement from him]:

::"Jared wanted everyone to know he loves meeting his fans around the world and was very upset at having to cancel his trips to Rome and Australia. Jared has pushed himself to his limits and is suffering from exhaustion. His SPN family is so important to him, and he asks that they Always Keep Fighting. At this time he needs to be home with his family. He's doing better already and is excited about shooting Supernatural season 11 this July. For now he's taking a break, but is so appreciative of his fans, and sees and feels their love and support."

On 18th May, Jared tweeted "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul, for your love and support. It's going to good use. All of my love and #AlwaysKeepFighting."

Jensen talked about Jared at [[All Hell Breaks Loose 5 Sydney/Melbourne 2015]]. [http://sammyhale.tumblr.com/post/119800247727/out-in-the-open-speaking-of-continuing-to Listen to it here].

In November 2015, Jensen and Jared established [[The Pack Fund]] to distribute the funds that they raised.

* [https://twloha.com/blog/jared-padalecki-always-keep-fighting/ Jared talks to To Write Love On Her Arms] about "Always Keep Fighting".

In March 2016, on the first anniversary of the AKF Campaign, , Jared launched a t-shirt campaign to raise money for both [[The Pack Fund]] and the [[SPNFamily Crisis Support Network]]. The theme of this campaign was "Love Yourself First." Jared said:

:"Loving yourself is vital in the fight against mental health problems, so I want to encourage y'all to focus on loving yourselves first... each and every one of you is worthy."

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