Jared Padalecki may be beloved for his roles as Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls and Sam Winchester on Supernatural, but behind his charismatic performances lies a story of personal battles that fans never expected. While his career soared with iconic roles in two of TV’s most popular series, Padalecki faced anxiety, depression, and near-death experiences that would leave many wondering how he kept going.

At 18, Jared Padalecki became a household name on Gilmore Girls.
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