Milo Ventimiglia and Pregnant Wife Lose Malibu Home to Palisades Fire, Echoing 'This Is Us' Tragedy

Jan 10, 2025, 03:32 AM

Actor Milo Ventimiglia and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, have lost their family home in Malibu to the Palisades Fire, one of several wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area. Ventimiglia, known for his role as Jack Pearson on the NBC series 'This Is Us,' where his character also lost a home to a fire, described the experience as 'heavy' and noted the eerie parallel to his on-screen life. The couple evacuated their home on Tuesday, watching the destruction unfold via security cameras. Ventimiglia shared that they had to leave behind items in their baby's nursery, including the crib, as they prepared for the arrival of their first child. Despite the loss, Ventimiglia emphasized the importance of his family's safety, stating, 'Wife and baby and dog, most important.'