Jack and Rebecca forever Mandy MooreAnd Milo VentimigliaThey may not be the fan-favorite couples on This Is UsThey may not be together, but their love will still make you swoon.
“There are a million pics of you and our time together these past 6 years on my phone,” Moore, 38, wrote via Instagram in a birthday tribute to Ventimiglia, 45, on Friday, July 8. “I love this one because it was our last time walking through our house, the Pearson house, and we snapped a pic in the bedroom mirror.”
The photo features:A Walk to RememberStar and the Gilmore GirlsDuring the final days of filming, an alum smiles while taking a mirror selfie. “Happy Bday to the best TV husband and dad a girl could hope for,” Moore added. “Love you, @miloanthonyventimiglia and hope you’re having the best day!!”
Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia Courtesy Mandy Moore/Instagram
Ventimiglia, for his part, replied, “Love you so much @mandymooremm. Couldn’t have been the tv hubs and dad I was without you.”
The “Candy” singer wasn’t the only member of the Pearson clan to shout out the California native on his big day. Chris SullivanToby was played by, who posted a series of throwback photos featuring the two men through the years.
“He’s number ONE! Join me in wishing the best TV dad a happy birthday. @miloanthonyventimigliaA very Happy Birthday! Miss you brother!” Sullivan, 41, captioned the pics.
“Thanks brother. Only man I want manipulating mine hands. Miss you back,” the Heroes album responded.
Despite Jack’s tragic death, which kept him from being present in all the various This Is Us timelines, Ventimiglia’s character was beloved throughout the show’s run. His birthday falls just a few months after the drama series’ final season.
Ventimiglia spoke to DeadlineIn May, he spoke out about the sense of accomplishment that comes from being part of such a significant piece of television history. He said that the show was a perfect example of Jack and Rebecca’s relationship.
“It was whole and it was full,” the GothamThe alum was revealed. “I was happy to end the show with Mandy in a scene together because that’s how we started it. It felt good, it felt accomplished. It felt like we’d been given this opportunity to close things out respectfully, wholeheartedly for the characters. I was grateful.”
In March 2021 the actor only told Us Weekly about the “blurred lines” he found himself caught up in when he’s playing a character so close to his heart.
“I know Jack, I know his reactions. They’re instinctual. They’re not planned,” he said at the time. “I know who this man is. I know what he did. I know his origins. So nothing is a surprise to me, but what that means is I get to really lean into these experiences of playing him and playing him, maybe even with a little more wealth of character having experienced him for so long.”
