Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles Have So Much in Common, They're Like Real Brothers

While Jensen Ackles had a soapier start — he was a regular on long-running daytime drama Days of Our Lives — he transitioned to nighttime dramas with The CW, first as a guest star on Dawson's Creek and then as a love interest for Lana on Smallville. And of course, Jared's big break was as Dean, Rory's first boyfriend on Gilmore Girls. After those roles, both guys would find their long-term home on the network on Supernatural in 2005.