Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano Expect Baby No. 2

Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor, director, and producer born on July 8, 1977, in Anaheim, California.[1][2][4][6] He rose to prominence with his role as the brooding Jess Mariano on the WB series *Gilmore Girls* from 2001 to 2006, followed by playing the empathetic Peter Petrelli on NBC's *Heroes* from 2006 to 2010, earning Teen Choice, Saturn, and People's Choice Award nominations.[1][2] Ventimiglia gained further acclaim as Jack Pearson, the devoted family patriarch, on the NBC drama *This Is Us* from 2016 to 2022, receiving three Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, a Critics' Choice nomination, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019 alongside the cast.[2][3][6] His film roles include Rocky Balboa's son, Rocky Jr., in *Rocky Balboa* (2006) opposite Sylvester Stallone and *Creed II* (2018), as well as appearances in *Second Act* (2018) with Jennifer Lopez, *The Art of Racing in the Rain* (2019), and action thriller *Land of Bad* (2024).[1][2][3] He reprised Jess Mariano in Netflix's *Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life* (2016) and starred as con artist Charlie in ABC's *The Company You Keep* (2023), which he also executive produced under his DiVide Pictures banner.[2][3] Early credits include guest spots on *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1995) and roles in *Opposite Sex* (2000), *American Dreams*, and *The Bedford Diaries*.[2] In 2023, he married model Jarah Mariano; they announced their first child in September 2024 and welcomed daughter Ke'ala Coral Ventimiglia in January 2025.[1] Ventimiglia remains active in television and film, blending studio projects with independent work.[2][3]

Jarah Mariano is a Hawaiian-born model and actress of Korean and Native Hawaiian descent, recognized for her trailblazing presence in fashion and media.[1][3] Born in 1984 on Kauai, Hawaii, she moved to California as a teen, where she was scouted at age 15 on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, launching her career with campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, MAC, Armani Exchange, Sephora, Roxy Quiksilver, and notably as the first Hawaiian model in Victoria's Secret catalogs.[1][2][3] After graduating from Trabuco Hills High School, Mariano relocated to New York City at 18, balancing modeling with studies at Pace University, where she earned a degree in Speech Communications with a Media Studies concentration.[1][3] Key milestones include her 2008 and 2009 features in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, runway shows in Miami and New York, and covers for magazines like Self, Taiwan Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and Italian Vanity Fair.[1][3][4] She diversified into acting with roles in films such as Minority Report and The Girl from Monday, TV series like Rescue Me and Chuck, and music videos including Jay-Z’s “Show Me What You Got”; she also had an uncredited appearance in the James Bond film Skyfall's title sequence.[1][3] Mariano launched the H I N A + K ū fragrance line in November 2021, partnering with the Makalapua Fund to support education and aid in Hawaii, reflecting her community dedication.[3] An avid athlete, she enjoys surfing, skiing, tennis, and yoga.[3] In 2023, she privately married actor Milo Ventimiglia, known for Gilmore Girls and This Is Us.[3][4] In early 2026, amid the Palisades Fire, she and Ventimiglia evacuated their home—losing it and a construction project—just weeks before their baby's birth, after a prior Franklin Fire drill.[3] Mariano remains active in modeling, fragrance, and philanthropy, embodying resilience from her multifaceted career.[1][2][3]

Ke'ala Coral Ventimiglia is the first child of actor Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, model and entrepreneur Jarah Mariano.[1][2][3] Born on January 23, 2025, she entered the world amid personal hardship, as her parents evacuated their Los Angeles home due to the Palisades Fire on January 7, losing both their current residence and a home under construction.[1][2][3] Mariano, who was 38 weeks pregnant, had previously evacuated during the Franklin Fire in December 2024, framing the earlier event as a "practice run."[1][3] Mariano announced Ke'ala's arrival on Instagram with a photo of the newborn's feet alongside the family dog's paw, captioning it "Houseless, never homeless. Welcome back Ke'ala Coral Ventimiglia 1.23.25" and expressing gratitude for support during the crisis.[1][2][3] The name "Ke'ala," meaning "the path" or "the way" in Hawaiian, reflects Mariano's Native Hawaiian and Korean heritage; she was born in Kauai, Hawaii, in 1984.[2] Ventimiglia and Mariano married secretly in Hawaii in September or October 2023, marking their first anniversary with shared photos.[1][3] As of January 2026, Ke'ala turned one year old, with Mariano posting a tribute on Instagram that included a bikini photo revealing the couple's expectation of a second child.[2] Ventimiglia emphasized family priorities post-fire, stating his "wife and baby and dog are most important."[3] Ke'ala's story gained media attention for blending joy with resilience amid wildfires, though she holds no independent roles or achievements beyond her family's public profile.[1][2][3]