Genevieve Padalecki facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Genevieve Padalecki
Padalecki in September 2011
Born	Genevieve Nicole Cortese (1981-01-08) January 8, 1981 (age 44) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Other names	Genevieve Padalecki Jennifer Cortese
Alma mater	Tisch School of the Arts (BA, BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2004–2012 2020–present
Spouse(s)	Jared Padalecki ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	3

Genevieve Nicole Padalecki (born January 8, 1981), also known by her maiden name Cortese, is an American actress. She became well-known for playing Kris Furillo in the TV series Wildfire. She also had a recurring role as the demon Ruby in the popular show Supernatural. Sometimes, her name was listed as Genevieve Cortese or Jennifer Cortese in her early acting credits. Since 2011, she has consistently been credited as Genevieve Padalecki.

Early Life and Acting Career

Genevieve Padalecki was born in San Francisco, California. She grew up with two brothers, Johnny and Ben, and a sister, Sarah. When she was 13, her family moved to Montana, and later to Sun Valley, Idaho.

She studied at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. There, she earned two degrees: one in English and another in drama. Before she started acting on television, Genevieve performed in several plays. These included A Midsummer Night's Dream and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

TV Roles and Working with Jared Padalecki

In 2008, Genevieve joined the cast of Supernatural. She took over the role of Ruby, a demon, from another actress. On the set of this show, she met her future husband, Jared Padalecki, who plays one of the main characters.

Years later, in 2020, it was announced that Genevieve would have a recurring role in the TV series Walker. This show is a new version of the classic series Walker, Texas Ranger. In Walker, she plays Emily Walker, the late wife of Cordell Walker. Her husband, Jared Padalecki, plays Cordell Walker in the show. Walker first aired on January 21, 2021.

Personal Life and Family

Genevieve met actor Jared Padalecki while they were both working on the TV show Supernatural. They fell in love and later got engaged.

Jared proposed to Genevieve in October 2009. They announced their engagement in January 2010. The couple got married on February 27, 2010, in Sun Valley, Idaho, which is Genevieve's hometown.

In October 2011, Genevieve and Jared shared that they were going to have their first child. Their first son was born on March 19, 2012. On December 22, 2013, they welcomed their second son. Their daughter was born on March 17, 2017. Today, Genevieve and Jared live in Austin, Texas, with their three children.

Film and Television Appearances

Genevieve Padalecki has appeared in various films and television shows throughout her career.

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Genevieve Cortese para niños