Actor Milo Ventimiglia is a dad! The This Is Us star’s wife Jarah Mariano announced the birth of the couple’s first baby together in an Instagram post. The couple’s baby news comes on the heels of the family losing their home in the Palisades fires earlier this month. “Houseless, never homeless.”
On her Instagram, the model shared a close-up image of the family, including the couple’s dog Duke. Milo and Jarah’s newborn arrived on January 23rd and they chose to name the little one Ke’ala Coral Ventimiglia. They did not specify their baby’s sex. The couple announced they were growing their family last September.
Earlier this month, the couple sadly lost their home in the Palisades fires, which Jarah reflected on in her post. “We lost our home that we were living in & everything we own, as well as our home under construction that we were about to move into.” She expressed her gratitude that her family was able to evacuate safely and found solace in their community. “My family & I are together, happy, healthy & safe, which is truly all that matters. We are deeply grateful to all of the heroes who help battle fires, as well as care for everyone affected by the aftermath for years to come. This will be an extended process of rebuilding and grieving for many, but we are feeling optimistic & inspired to welcome all of the exciting newness of our fresh start!”
Jarah, who tied the knot with the Gilmore Girls star in 2023, gave an extended thank you writing, “A special thank you to all of those who have supported my family & I in this time; friends, family, my birthing team, hospital staff, companies gifting, LA community and beyond. Your love & generosity means everything to us.” She went on to ask for privacy during this time. “Gentle reminder to all, to please allow us this time & space to nest with our newborn in such a delicate phase. We already have everything we need in abundance & will be back around with updates in our own time.” Jarah signed the post, “Sending you Aloha + Light always, Jarah Milo Ke’a Duke.”
Congratulations to Milo and Jarah on the birth of baby Ke’ala!
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