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Don’t tell my husband, but I spent the weekend with Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins. Okay, so there were a thousand other fans along for the ride but hey, I don’t mind sharing. When it comes to Supernatural, the more the merrier and certainly the crazier!
It was the Creation Con’s Salute to Supernatural Los Angeles 09 and a great time was had by all. There were so many terrific guests that it would take me weeks to tell you everything that happened and all that was said, so for now, I’m going to stick to the highlight of the weekend, Jared, Jensen and Misha.
Jensen took the stage first looking relaxed and handsome in a loose, blueish-grey button-down shirt and jeans. Though the show had technically wrapped for the season, he said he still had one more scene to shoot in Vancouver the next day so he was working on little sleep. Still, he was nothing but fun and animated and seemed to really enjoy spending those few hours with all of us wild and crazy fans.
There was an enormous amount of laughter (especially when Jared joined him on stage) but there were some poignant moments, too. When asked to tell a story about Jared, Jensen chose to list his friend’s best qualities including a deep passion and loyalty to his family, friends and of course, his dogs. But all of our hearts really went out when he began to talk about the recently departed Kim Manners.
Jensen was asked about a bandage that can be seen on his forearm in Lazarus Rising. He said that Kim, who directed the episode, always liked to keep it as real as possible, so instead of using candy glass in the windows of the convenience store he wanted to use real glass so it would shatter properly when the angel’s voice envelopes Dean. Jensen said his stunt double bore most of the brunt of the flying glass but he himself was not spared. He had to “fall” into frame to make the transition from stunt double to him and his forearm came down on a piece of glass cutting him open. That was just the first of many cuts and bruises. When the scene was done he went to Kim and said said, are you happy, I’m bleeding. Kim said, yes, now go get cleaned up for the next scene! Jensen said he would always carry that scar on his arm as a memory of Kim and I do believe he got a bit choked up 
right then and there. I know I did.
(MY BLOODY VALENTINE SPOILER COMING UP)
On more random topics, Jensen said two of his favorite horror movies were The Exorcist and The Shining. Despite what people think, he never really donned the miner suit in My Bloody Valentine – that was just the excellent body-doubling of his stunt man. And his love of music began with an old Sears guitar that belonged to his dad.
When asked what Supernatural creature he’d like to be, he answered, “an angel. . . lights flash, big wings. . . or a vampire.” And he counts the scene where he talks to his father’s grave in What is and What Should Never Be as some of his best work.
When asked what the fans could do in return for all the joy he’s given us he simply said, “just keep on doing what you’re doing.” Watch the show, tell you friends and “wearing a shirt with my picture on it. That’s instant gratification right there!”
Next up, Jensen and Jared switch places after Jared brings Jensen a cup of brutally strong coffee. . . stay tuned.
Photos: Albert L. Ortega/ PR Photos
Jensen so awesome
I like him so much
thank you.
I really enjoyed it,
you’re SOOO lucky. (:
1133 days ago
[...] I just realized I never covered Misha’s panel! I should have added Jared to my Jensen report, then Misha to my Jensen and the J’s report. So, I guess there will be a part four after [...]
oh, yea. btw. thanx for sharin… awesome work on the info. ;)
One day…. one day, im gona make it to one of these conventions. Hopefully before season 5 ends. Then…. chaos. Pure chaos and PIE! hehe
The guys look gorgeous. I love the blue on Jensen, but you didn’t include any shots of him looking into the camera with those gorgeous eyes?! Oh well.
RE: Kim Manners — I do think he and Kim were particularly close, just based on the way he’s always spoken so highly and fondly of him, even as early on as the Paley Festival. And I also read that he made (or had made) special pins for Kim’s memorial. Anyway, I’m sure he has many fond memories of Kim and it was nice of him to share those with us.
RE: Jared — his fondness for Jared was certainly apparent in his response when he was asked to talk about him. Jensen really seems to value his friends and family and it’s really apparent when he talks about them.
I’m sure Jensen was exhausted because of filming and then having to go right back to it, so it was nice he put in the extra effort to come to LA for a few hours to do this. He also talked about the fans and how important they are to him, which is always great to hear. :)
Thanks for the report.
Thanks for the recap Cynthia. I always enjoy getting your take on the guys’ personal appearances. Also those photographs are fantastic. Is Mr. Ortega the official photographer for the convention? Really great work by him. Jensen practically glows and Jared (whom I don’t normally find as attractive) looks stunning in that one shot. It sounds like everyone had a great time.
Thanks for share what happened at the con. I´ve never been to one and look forward to Vancouver. The boys are stunning and they´re very nice doing their best to be sure that the fans enjoy the con.
1135 days ago
[...] When we last left the LA Creation Con, Jared Padalecki was delivering coffee to his co-star Jensen Ackles – sweet huh? Except ten seconds later we all hear the voice of Dean Winchester shout, “What are you trying to do to me!” Jared shrugs and says, it’s very strong coffee. But me, I’m thinking of Alona Tal telling the story about Jared trying to get her to drink coffee with soy sauce in it. . . yeah. Talk about Greeks bearing gifts, or in this case, really tall Texans. [...]
I didn’t hear about any of these highlights you’ve mentioned. Thanks so much for this!
This man is fantastic! Handsome, talented and nice!! How is that possible…. thanks for this report of the talented Ackles..
Um… spoiler for My Bloody Valentine… Thanks.
Those are great photos!
You must have been so close! Jealous!
Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been to a convention but I always read about them afterwards & they seem like such fun.
awwwwww, lovely!