Milo Ventimiglia Reflects on Whirlwind Year After Losing Home, Welcoming Baby

The This Is Us star opens up about adjusting to fatherhood and expecting baby no. 2 after a challenging 2025.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:39am

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In a recent interview, actor Milo Ventimiglia discussed the ups and downs of the past year, which included losing his Malibu home in wildfires, welcoming his first child with wife Jarah Mariano just two weeks later, and now expecting their second baby. Ventimiglia got candid about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, as well as the disruption to his plans to be a 'wonderparent' amid the chaos.

Why it matters

Ventimiglia's story resonates with many Californians who have faced the devastating impacts of natural disasters in recent years, underscoring the resilience required to overcome such hardships. His openness about the realities of new parenthood also provides a relatable glimpse into the lives of celebrities adjusting to major life changes.

The details

In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ventimiglia, 48, joked about the whirlwind of the past year, which saw him and his wife Jarah Mariano, 41, lose their Malibu home in wildfires, welcome their first child Ke'ala just two weeks later, and now expect their second baby. Ventimiglia admitted that while he initially had grand plans to be a 'wonderparent,' the couple had to adjust to the realities of new parenthood amid the upheaval.

  • In January 2025, Ventimiglia and Mariano welcomed their first child, daughter Ke'ala.
  • In early 2025, Ventimiglia and Mariano lost their home in the L.A. wildfires.
  • Ventimiglia appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Milo Ventimiglia

A 48-year-old actor best known for his role on the TV series This Is Us, who recently welcomed his first child with wife Jarah Mariano and is now expecting their second baby.

Jarah Mariano

Ventimiglia's 41-year-old wife, who was heavily pregnant when the couple lost their Malibu home in the wildfires.

Jimmy Kimmel

The 58-year-old host of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where Ventimiglia appeared as a guest.

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What they’re saying

“Got a beautiful daughter, she's wonderful. What day is it?”

— Milo Ventimiglia

“Listen, my wife is the most unbelievable — Jarah, if you're watching, you are the most unbelievable human being, creature, species of everything. She handles everything great. But you know, I mean, when you're a first parent too, you kind of think you're going to be this wonderparent.”

— Milo Ventimiglia

“You saw me hard swallow, right? I hard swallowed. Now I know it's coming. But at a certain point, don't they start to entertain each other?”

— Milo Ventimiglia

What’s next

Ventimiglia and his wife Jarah Mariano are expecting their second child in the coming months.

The takeaway

Ventimiglia's story highlights the resilience required to overcome major life challenges, from natural disasters to the demands of new parenthood. His openness about the realities of his situation provides a relatable perspective on the joys and struggles of family life, even for celebrities.