Milo Ventimiglia, known for his role as Jack Pearson on the hit show ‘This Is Us’, recently had a heartwarming reunion with his onscreen children. Niles Fitch, who played Randall Pearson, graduated from the University of Southern California, and Ventimiglia was there to celebrate alongside him. Ventimiglia’s onscreen daughter, Hannah Zeile who played Kate Pearson, also joined in the joyous occasion.
In a candid photo shared on Instagram Stories, the trio was captured in a candid moment. Fitch, dressed in his graduation attire, gazed into the distance while Ventimiglia had a serious expression. On the other hand, Zeile couldn’t contain her happiness and beamed at the camera.
Ventimiglia himself shared a heartfelt photo on his Instagram, holding Fitch’s diploma behind his back. The proud father figure captioned the post, “Congratulations @nilesfitch,” followed by emojis symbolizing graduation, champagne, luck, and love.
‘This Is Us’ aired on NBC from September 2016 to May 2022, captivating audiences with its touching portrayal of family dynamics. The show revolved around siblings Kevin, Kate, and Randall, and their parents Rebecca and Jack. It artfully weaved together present-day stories, childhood flashbacks, and glimpses into the future.
While Ventimiglia continues to be a supportive onscreen dad, he has spoken about how his own father influenced his portrayal of Jack Pearson. During an appearance on ‘The View’, Ventimiglia shared, “My father and Jack Pearson were of the same era, both born in the 1940s, both Vietnam vets, and I saw in Jack the way that my father was with my sisters and me.”
To channel his dad’s caring and strong persona, Ventimiglia kept a touching memento on set. “In my trailer, I had a photo of my dad and me when I was a little kid. It said, ‘Be a good husband, be a good father.’ I looked at that every day to get in the right mindset,” he revealed.
If you missed out on ‘This Is Us’ during its original airing, you now have a chance to catch up on Netflix. Dive into the heartwarming family drama that touched the hearts of millions.
