Milo Ventimiglia and Wife Jarah Mariano Welcome Their Second Child
Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, Jarah Mariano, are now proud parents of two little ones under the age of 2.
“These past few weeks have been a whirlwind, but in the best way possible,” Mariano, 42, shared on Instagram on Monday, July 6. “Welcome back home, Rock-Anthony Makoa Ventimiglia. Excited for all the adventures ahead with our family of 5!”
The model posted a black-and-white photo of the family holding hands, along with an image of herself and Ventimiglia, 48, cuddling their children.
Us Weekly reported in January that Ventimiglia and Mariano — who quietly wed in 2023 — were expecting their second child after she revealed her baby bump in a tribute for daughter Ke’ala’s 1st birthday.
“Happy 1 year, baby girl. When you entered my life, two thoughts crossed my mind immediately — I would die for you in an instant, but I must also live as long as I can to ensure your safety,” Mariano wrote on Instagram at that time. “This love is like no other, just as unique as your spirit.”
She added, “In a world filled with fear and hatred, I know you will spread your amazing light everywhere you go, making it a better place for everyone around you. I love you, Ke’ala Coral, forever.”
The accompanying photo featured Mariano holding her daughter over her head, standing in the ocean while showcasing her baby bump in a bikini.
The next month, Ventimiglia humorously addressed their upcoming baby during a February appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, joking that they “must be crazy” for having two children so close together.
“We have a beautiful daughter. She’s amazing. What day is it?” he jokingly remarked while discussing his transition into fatherhood. “Thursday, wonderful. It’s the same as Wednesday or Tuesday, right? They all blend together. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.”
Although Ventimiglia noted that Ke’ala was a good sleeper, he and Mariano still found themselves worrying about her.
“She’s actually doing great. She sleeps through the night, but loves to wake up at 5:40 a.m. and chat to herself,” he explained. “My wife and I are in bed thinking, ‘Does she have her [pacifier]?’ ‘I can’t tell from the monitor.’ ‘Did she poop herself?’ ‘Not sure from the monitor.’ After a while, we realize: she hasn’t pooped and has her [pacifier], so everything’s fine.”
While Ventimiglia had high hopes for himself as a father, he admitted to adjusting his expectations after a demanding year that included losing his home to California wildfires in January 2025, just weeks before Ke’ala’s birth.
“Look, my wife is truly remarkable — Jarah, if you’re listening, you’re the most extraordinary person. You manage everything so well. But, you know, being a first-time parent, you tend to believe you’ll be a super parent,” he said. “I had this vision: We’d feed the baby organic food, buy blenders, and debate with some guy named Kale over blueberries at the farmers’ market. Then reality hits, and you think, ‘Wow, it’s been quite a year.’”
Ventimiglia expressed his concerns about becoming a father of two.
“You saw me swallow hard, right? That was definitely a hard swallow,” he said. “Now I know what’s ahead. But don’t they start to keep each other entertained after a while?”
