Souhaits Jared

Jared, I've watched you grow from Rory's gangly boyfriend, Dean, into a muscular, handsome, wondrous actor portraying Sam Winchester, all in the space of nine years. Time has been very good to you, not just looks-wise, but talent-wise, too. I'm proud of you, if I may say so, and thrilled to have met you and gotten to know you a little bit.

You make that part easy. I met you last year in September, right after you finished shooting some scenes from "Fresh Blood." Though you had to have been tired, you were more than willing to talk to my friends, me, and other fans waiting to meet you. You and I discussed our dogs while my friends snapped photos of us. You were funny, forthcoming and sweet. In the space of a few moments, I felt like we'd known each other for years. That's a talent you have, Jared. You draw people to you and they can't help but like you. It's amazing. You're like a big kid, your inner child always out there for all of us to play with. It's endearing, goofy and totally adorable. Or, as some of us say, adorkable!

Jared I absolutely adore you. I met you again at Eyecon in Florida earlier this year, and, rushed as you were to get through the photographs and catch your plane, you still managed to make all of us feel special, grateful to be in your presence even for those few seconds.

I wish you all good things, Jared, on this, your natal day, and every single day of your life. Good luck with FRIDAY 13TH!

Happy 26th birthday, Jared!! Just remember, no matter how old you get, YOU'LL NEVER BE AS OLD AS JENSEN (and you can ALWAYS tease him about THAT, too)!

Much love, Robin