Model Jarah Mariano poses in a swimsuit outdoors
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Milo Ventimiglia's Wife Jarah Mariano Hits the Waves 2 Months Postpartum

The model stepped back onto her surfboard for the first time in over two years following the arrival of her second child with the actor.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Jarah Mariano is making a splashy return to her personal sanctuary. Just eight weeks after giving birth to her second child with husband Milo Ventimiglia, the model headed straight back into the open ocean for a long-overdue surf session. On Saturday, September 5, the 42-year-old took to Instagram to celebrate the big milestone, showing off a leopard-print bikini and detailing how deeply meaningful the moment felt after navigating consecutive pregnancies. In her candid social media update, Mariano admitted that hitting the water marked her first time paddling a surfboard in over two years. While she jokingly poked fun at her skills by claiming she only caught 0.3 waves, she made it clear that being back in the ocean was worth every second. She explained that riding the waves again was a crucial step toward rediscovering her identity after feeling like she had been continuously pregnant for years on end.

Jarah Mariano Milo Ventimiglia baby news The couple’s home life has been on a fast track recently. Mariano and the 49-year-old *This Is Us* actor welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Rock-Anthony Makoa Ventimiglia, in July. The infant joined his older sister, Ke’ala, giving the Hollywood pair two children born just 17 months apart. Navigating the double postpartum journey has been both exhausting and deeply rewarding for the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. When announcing her son's birth earlier in the summer, Mariano described the hectic home adjustment as total chaos in the best possible way. She shared her enthusiasm for the wild ride ahead as their household adjusted to life as a tight-knit family of five.

Model Jarah Mariano poses in a swimsuit outdoors
Model Jarah Mariano poses in a swimsuit outdoors

Milo Ventimiglia Jarah Mariano marriage timeline Ventimiglia and Mariano have maintained a remarkably private relationship despite the actor's high-profile career. Reports first revealed that the pair had quietly tied the knot in October 2023, delighting fans who have tracked Ventimiglia’s television journey from his breakout role on *Gilmore Girls* to his beloved portrayal of patriarch Jack Pearson on *This Is Us*. Now adapting to life with two toddlers, Mariano is celebrating every small personal win—even if that simply means catching a fraction of a wave on her board. Getting back into the ocean represents a huge personal victory for the star as she balances motherhood with taking time for herself.

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Who is Milo Ventimiglia's wife?
Milo Ventimiglia is married to model Jarah Mariano. Reports first confirmed their private wedding in October 2023.
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The couple shares two children together, daughter Ke'ala and son Rock-Anthony Makoa, born 17 months apart.