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Milo Ventimiglia’s Wife: Who Jarah Mariano Is

Jarah Mariano is the American model who married actor Milo Ventimiglia in September 2023, with contemporary coverage and his published biography documenting the marriage.

Behind the Famous · reference desk Updated 6 November 2026 5 sources

The short answer

Jarah Mariano is Milo Ventimiglia’s wife. The American model married the actor in September 2023, according to contemporary entertainment coverage and his published biography, which identify her as his spouse. No exact wedding day has been published.

Milo Ventimiglia’s acting career

Milo Anthony Ventimiglia is an American actor whose screen career began with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995. He later portrayed the lead role in Opposite Sex in 2000, then took his breakthrough role as Jess Mariano in Gilmore Girls from 2001 to 2006. His work on Heroes followed between 2006 and 2010. He also returned as Jess Mariano in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life in November 2016.

He starred as Peter Petrelli in Heroes and appeared in Mob City and Chosen in 2013, followed by The Whispers in 2015. From 2016 to 2022, he starred as Jack Pearson on This Is Us and received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He also starred in The Company You Keep in 2023. His film credits include Rocky Balboa, Creed II, Pathology, That’s My Boy, Kiss of the Damned, Grace of Monaco, Devil’s Gate and The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Jarah Mariano’s identity

Jarah Mariano, whose full name is Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano, is an American model. She was born on 23 November 1983 in Lihue on Kauaʻi in Hawaii. At four, she moved with her family to California and was raised in Mission Viejo with two older brothers. She is of Korean and Native Hawaiian descent.

She is best known for appearances in the 2008 and 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions and for work with Victoria’s Secret. Mariano made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition debut in 2008 and returned for an appearance in 2009. Her modelling and advertising work established her public profile before her marriage to Milo Ventimiglia.

Their marriage

In September 2023, Milo Ventimiglia married model Jarah Mariano. A contemporary entertainment report announced the marriage and identified her as the actor’s wife. His published biography also records the same event and month. They remain described as married from that date onward. The exact wedding day has not been published.

The announcement was framed around Milo Ventimiglia’s marriage to model Jarah Mariano. It described the actor tying the knot and did not present their relationship through a longer engagement. The later biographical account lists Mariano as the spouse he married in September 2023. The marriage is therefore dated by month rather than by day in the published account.

Milo Ventimiglia’s wider family

Milo Ventimiglia has two children and is married to Jarah Mariano. Their marriage was announced in September 2023. Contemporary coverage focused on the couple and did not set out a wider account of his family. Mariano’s public role in this family is that of his wife, and later biographical accounts continue to describe the marriage.

Jarah Mariano is the spouse named in connection with Milo Ventimiglia’s marriage. Contemporary coverage identified the model as his new wife, while his published biography records the marriage. The relationship is presented as a marriage rather than an engagement or a dating relationship.

Jarah Mariano’s modelling work

Her professional life outside her marriage is built around modelling. Mariano appeared in the 2008 and 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions and worked with Victoria’s Secret. She also appeared in advertisements for Abercrombie & Fitch, MAC, Armani Exchange, Sephora and other brands listed in her published profile. Her work covered fashion, beauty and retail campaigns.

Her advertising credits also include Roxy Quiksilver, Redken, H&M, Avon, Old Navy, Dereon, Levi’s, PacSun and Rock and Republic. She appeared in numerous catalogues for Victoria’s Secret. These credits form part of her work as a model and are separate from her family role as Milo Ventimiglia’s wife. No other occupation is established for her.

What has not been published

No account of how the couple met has appeared in print. Their engagement has not been publicly described, and the exact day of their wedding has not been published. The venue, ceremony and reception have not been disclosed in public accounts. Their shared professional work has not been publicly reported.

Jarah Mariano’s activities away from modelling have not been described in detail. A personal account of her life before the marriage has not been published. The couple have not publicly discussed their family life or shared routines. Milo Ventimiglia’s wider family history before his marriage to Mariano has not been published in public reporting by either of them.

Questions people ask

Who is Milo Ventimiglia’s wife?

Jarah Mariano is Milo Ventimiglia’s wife. The American model married the actor in September 2023. Contemporary coverage announced the marriage, and his published biography records the same month and spouse. They are described as married from that date onward. No exact wedding day was published.

When did Milo Ventimiglia marry Jarah Mariano?

Milo Ventimiglia married Jarah Mariano in September 2023. The announcement identified Mariano as a model and described the actor as having tied the knot. His published biography gives the same month. The exact day and wedding venue have not been published.

Is Jarah Mariano an American model?

Jarah Mariano is an American model. She is known for appearances in the 2008 and 2009 editions of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and work with Victoria’s Secret. Her advertising credits also include Abercrombie & Fitch, MAC, Armani Exchange, Sephora and other fashion and beauty brands.

How did Jarah Mariano and Milo Ventimiglia meet?

No account of how the couple met has appeared in print. Their engagement has not been described publicly, and the contemporary coverage focused on the marriage itself. The published marriage date is September 2023, but the exact day was not given.

Where did Jarah Mariano and Milo Ventimiglia get married?

Their wedding venue has not been published, nor have details of the ceremony or reception. A contemporary entertainment report announced that Milo Ventimiglia had married Jarah Mariano in September 2023. His published biography records the same month but gives no exact day.

How old is Jarah Mariano?

Jarah Mariano was born on 23 November 1983 in Lihue, on Kauaʻi in Hawaii. She later moved to California with her family and was raised in Mission Viejo. Her published biographical information does not give a current age, so an exact age should not be inferred.

Did Jarah Mariano appear in Sports Illustrated?

Yes. Jarah Mariano appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in both 2008 and 2009. She also appeared in advertisements and catalogues for Victoria’s Secret. Her wider advertising work included MAC, Sephora, Armani Exchange and other brands named in her published profile.

Are Jarah Mariano and Milo Ventimiglia still married?

Jarah Mariano and Milo Ventimiglia are still married. They married in September 2023, a month given consistently by the contemporary announcement and his published biography. Their marital status has not changed in later public accounts as a couple.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, Milo Ventimiglia — biography
  2. Deadline, 'Heroes' Alum Milo Ventimiglia To Star In Frank Darabont's TNT Pilot 'L.A. Noir' (February 21, 2012)
  3. Milo Ventimiglia Is Married! 'This Is Us' Actor Secretly Ties the Knot with Model Jarah Mariano
  4. New York Journal of Style and Medicine, Interview with Jarah Mariano (14 April 2013)
  5. Wikidata, Jarah Mariano (Q5371730) — structured record

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