Supernatural is one of CW's most popular shows, with over 14 seasons it's hard to deny the fact that fans love Sam and Dean. Even though they're monster hunters on the show, in real life they're oddly just like their characters, but for a totally different reason. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have a super-strong bond in real life that's totally reminiscent of their characters.
Most television stars fall out after a show's finale, but if there's one thing we know about Ackles and Padalecki, it's that they will always be the Winchester brothers, and they'll always stick together. Supernatural may be ending soon, but their friendship will live on.
Even with their bond, every friendship has some rocky moments here and there... Sam and Dean included! There's so much more to their relationship than you see on the screen, so we're here to share it with you.
15 Jensen Ackles Made Fun Of Jared Getting Arrested
“When he showed up on set on Wednesday, I brought him in in handcuffs, so we’re having fun with it. The crew really wanted to wear orange jumpsuits, but we couldn’t get them in time," Jensen Ackles commented about Jared Padalecki's arrest after a bar fight. It's good to know they share the same sense of humor as they do on-screen!
14 They Play Pranks On Other Cast Mates Together
"Alexander has really been a specific, special joy of ours, I think we have like 10 minutes of footage of Ackles and I just messing with him. It's like masterful torture and poor Alex now is getting a lot of it," Jared Padalecki told Bustle of his and Ackles pranks on co-star Alexander Calvert.
13 They Were Groomsmen In Each Others Weddings
Jared Padalecki got married in 2010, and his on-screen brother had the honor of being one of his groomsmen at the wedding. Jensen Ackles returned the honor back to Padalecki just months later, by choosing him to be a groomsman at his wedding too. This just goes to show the brotherly love is real between them.
12 They Lived Together Before They Got Married
Jensen and Jared's real-life relationship doesn't differ from their relationship on the show. Since the two were filming the show far from home, they actually became roommates for the earlier seasons. Just like their characters, they have truly been inseparable over the years.
11 They Only Argued One Time
Jensen Ackles shared that he and Jared Padalecki only got into one fight during the first season of Supernatural. "We got into a really heated argument and we stomped away from each other," Ackles told Bustle. "We built on that and we formulated a new trust and realized that we're better as a unit than as enemies. We've made it 14 years and counting like that."
10 Jenson Almost Got The Role Of Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles was far in the running for the role of Sam Winchester, until Jared Padalecki came along and took on the role. Luckily, the producers of the show loved Ackles performance so much, they convinced him to play Dean instead - which Ackles ended up enjoying even more.
9 They Improvise A Lot Of Scenes
In the highlight reel of the Supernatural DVD, fans could see a lot of fun goes on during filming, and sometimes that fun even makes it onto the show. For example, the scene where Dean sings Eye of the Tiger in the car and puts on a mini dance performance was all Jensen Ackles himself, the script only called for the song, not the dance!
8 They Got In A Bar Fight Together
Sam and Dean would do anything to save each other on Supernatural, and it turns out Jensen and Jared are the same way in real life. According to TV Guide, the two once got in a fight after a group of guys teamed up against Jared. Just like on the show, Jensen wasn't afraid to throw hands to defend his bro.
7 Their Real-Life Families Are Super Close
Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki proved to us that their family-bond goes beyond just the TV screen in this adorable photo shared online. Even in real life they hang out together as a family and spend time with each other's wife and kids. Clearly, their love for each other isn't just for show!
6 They Love Taking Embarrassing Pics Of Each Other
If you follow the two on their social media pages, you'll see multiple funny pics these two on-screen bros share of each other. They love taking snaps of each other sleeping and posting them online, starting a little bit of a friendly (or shall we say brotherly) competition.
5 They Love Supernatural So Much, They've Refused Other Roles
Jared Padalecki was offered a role in the G.I. Joe film, but refused to take the part so he could remain on Supernatural. Similarly, Jensen Ackles was up for the running for the MCU characters Captain America and Hawkeye, but decided to remain part of Supernatural instead of starring in the big-budget films.
4 They Love Spending Time Out In The Water
On Supernatural, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki spend a lot of time in their Impala together. In real life, they don't spend as much time on the road. Instead, they love hanging out in either a boat or on jet skis, which is shown in plenty of photos!
3 The Two Of Them Are From Texas
Other than them both being brown-eyed brunettes, Jared and Jensen have a lot more in common. It turns out, they're also both from Texas. This could explain why they instantly bonded when they first met, which made their on-screen relationship feel real since the beginning.
2 Jensen Ackles Directed 5 Episodes Of The Show
There have been a few times where Jensen was more than just Jared's co-star, he also sat in the directors' chair for a few episodes. According to EW, when Jensen was the director, he managed to even sneak songs from his own album onto the show.
1 They Love Taking Funny Pics With Fans
If you ever plan on meeting these two, prepare to get creative. They're known for taking plenty of funny pictures with fans at comic-con and other events. These boys aren't only loving towards each other, they often share the love with fans who support their show.