Male Appreciation: Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki is a very talented actor who rose to fame in 2000 after appearing on Gilmore Girls. His most successful role to date is his portray of Sam Winchester in the television series Supernatural. In recent years Jared has been a big supporter of mental health issues. He launched his campaign Always Keep Fighting in 2015 after opening up about his own struggles with depression. He will be returning to Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as Dean Forester later this year on Netflix.

Favorite quote by Jared: "Don't underestimate your own strength. To persevere. To make it through the most difficult of times. And, JUST as importantly, don't underestimate your ability to help someone ELSE during THEIR most difficult times. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word, or gesture, to help someone make it through their day."