Let's talk about the man who makes us cry every week on This Is Us: Milo Ventimiglia. While he plays the lovable and endlessly compassionate Jack Pearson on NBC, Milo has been spreading some holiday cheer in real life. In a move that might just make you misty-eyed, Milo decided to channel his inner Santa Claus this holiday season by gifting the entire cast and crew of This Is Us something truly special. And, no, it’s not just the typical network swag.
Every year, the network behind This Is Us surprises everyone involved in the show with a custom Christmas present. But according to a source close to the production, Milo wasn’t satisfied with just leaving it at that. “Milo wanted to show everyone just how much they mean to him,” the insider told Life & Style. So, instead of settling for the usual gift, Milo took things into his own hands—and his wallet. He reportedly designed a custom sweater for the entire cast and crew, each one emblazoned with the word "Pearsons" on the back, set against a graphic of Philadelphia. Now that's what I call team spirit!
Why Did Milo Go All Out for Christmas?
Now, here's where it gets even more impressive. The source revealed that custom-designing a sweater for 300 people isn’t exactly cheap—it reportedly cost around $10,000. But Milo didn’t flinch. He footed the bill himself, no questions asked. That’s leadership, folks. And it’s especially touching when you consider that the network was already planning to give the cast replicas of the iconic Vietnam necklace that Milo's character, Jack Pearson, gave to Kevin Pearson, played by Justin Hartley. But Milo's gesture adds a personal touch that's hard to match.
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Milo’s Journey to Success
Maybe Milo’s gratitude stems from his own struggles in Hollywood. The star of Second Act recently opened up to Access Hollywood about a tough period in his career—a one-year stretch where he couldn’t land a single gig after his role on NBC’s Heroes. It wasn’t easy. “I’ve had moments where I’ve had to pick myself up,” Milo admitted. “In my early 30s, I couldn’t get hired. I really couldn’t.”
