‘This Is Us’ star Milo Ventimiglia welcomes first child with Jarah Mariano after losing home in LA fires

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano, 47, have embraced parenthood just a few weeks after losing their home in the Los Angeles wildfires. 

Amid the tragedy of the destruction of their abode, the good news came as the 'This is Us' actor's wife announced the birth of their first child on Instagram on Friday, January 31. 

Taking to Instagram, Mariano reflected on finding hope amid hopelessness, as she wrote, “Houseless, never homeless. Welcome back Ke’ala Coral Ventimiglia 🌈 1.23.25," as reported by Page Six.

Milo Ventimiglia welcomes first child with wife Jarah Mariano

Milo Ventimiglia’s wife, Jarah Mariano recently announced the birth of their baby while sharing their tribulations of losing everything as the couple had to relocate because of the Los Angeles fire. 

“Jan 7th my family & I evacuated from the Palisades Fire,” revealed the model, before adding, “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. I was 38 weeks pregnant & I had done an evacuation only a few weeks prior during the Franklin Fire as well.”

Despite the dire situation, the model highlighted the silver lining as she “was able to essentially do a practice run for what was inevitably to come” as they moved during the daytime to avoid getting caught off guard at nighttime. 

The model continued, “I take it as a gift that I was able to essentially do a practice run for what was inevitably to come,” before adding, “I’m also forever grateful that we were able to evacuate from the Palisades Fire in the daytime, when we could feel more prepared & not caught completely off guard in the middle of the night, for example.”

Mariano, without losing her optimism, nevertheless, noted that their family is “together, happy, healthy & safe, which is truly all that matters.”

She went on to thank the “heroes” who made their safe dispersal possible while also battling the conflagration that destroyed thousands of homes in Southern California. 

“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,” wrote the new mother, while adding, “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!”

She also dedicated a paragraph to share her gratitude for those who helped her during the difficult time, 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.”

“Gentle reminder to all, to please allow us this time & space to nest with our newborn in such a delicate phase,” she continued, before noting that they would update about their situation when they are finally settled in their lives. 

“We already have everything we need in abundance & will be back around with updates in our own time,” noted Mariano, before signing off, “Sending you Aloha + Light always, Jarah Milo Ke’a Duke.”

Accompanying her long caption, the model shared a picture of their hands holding a newborn and the paw of their family dog. 

Ventimiglia, who also appeared in shows like 'The Gilmore Girls', has yet to say anything about his newly minted status as a father.

Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano tied the knot in 2023

Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano initially sparked romance rumors in 2022, before Us Weekly revealed in 2023 that the private couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the presence of their close friends and family. 

In September 2024, Mariano confirmed their nuptials as she shared a black-and-white picture from their wedding day. 

The 41-year-old model gushed, “Last year I married my best friend. There aren’t enough words that exist to describe all the special qualities that make him who he is. AlI can say is that I am grateful for the life that we have together and the happiness that we have created🤍 Aloha wau iā 'oe my husband Milo.”

In the same month, she also made their pregnancy announcement, as she wrote, “Baby on board!” while sharing a picture of her in a bikini, cradling her belly.