Genevieve Padalecki Celebrates 16 Years of Marriage with Husband Jared Padalecki

The couple, who met on the set of 'Supernatural' in 2008, share three children together.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Genevieve Padalecki took to Instagram to celebrate her 16th wedding anniversary with husband Jared Padalecki, sharing a series of romantic photos and videos from their life together. The couple, who met while working on the TV show 'Supernatural' in 2008, wed in 2010 and have since welcomed three children. In her heartfelt post, Genevieve expressed her love for Jared, writing 'How lucky am I to do this life with you? Jared, you hang the moon.'

Why it matters

The Padaleckis' long-lasting marriage in Hollywood is noteworthy, as many celebrity couples struggle to maintain their relationships over the years. Their story of meeting on set and building a family together resonates with fans of the actors and the 'Supernatural' franchise.

The details

Genevieve and Jared Padalecki first met in 2008 while working on the TV show 'Supernatural'. They began dating and got engaged a year later, tying the knot in 2010. The couple have since welcomed three children - sons Thomas 'Tom' Colton and Austin 'Shep' Shepherd, and daughter Odette Elliott. In addition to raising their family, the Padaleckis have also co-starred together, including on the CW series 'Walker' in 2021.

  • Genevieve and Jared Padalecki celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2026.

The players

Genevieve Padalecki

Genevieve Padalecki is an actress best known for her role on the TV series 'Walker'. She has been married to actor Jared Padalecki since 2010 and they have three children together.

Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki is an actor best known for his role as Sam Winchester on the long-running TV series 'Supernatural'. He has been married to actress Genevieve Padalecki since 2010 and they have three children together.

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What they’re saying

“How lucky am I to do this life with you? @jaredpadalecki Jared, you hang the moon. 🌙”

— Genevieve Padalecki (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Padaleckis' enduring marriage and family life serves as an inspiring example of how two Hollywood stars can build a lasting relationship and raise children together, even amidst the demands of their careers.