He's battled demons, cheated death, and sported hair worthy of its own zip code. But when it comes to the intricacies of Sam Winchester’s heart, even Jared Padalecki admits things can get a little… complicated.
Sam Winchester: Tortured Soul or Just Picky?
During a recent fan convention, Padalecki found himself on the hot seat, fielding questions about the infamous Ruby situation. You know, the demon-with-benefits who just happened to be a sultry brunette? A fan, clearly Team Ruby 2.0, asked, “Why do you think Sam had something special with the second Ruby, but not the first one? And is it because Sam has a thing for brunettes?”

A ripple of laughter went through the crowd, and even Padalecki couldn’t help but chuckle. "Good question," he conceded, his eyes twinkling. "There is an answer."
Playing Sam vs. Being Sam: A Case of Shared DNA?
Padalecki went on to explain that, for him, understanding Sam meant tapping into his own analytical nature. “I’m very curious about the ‘why’ of things," he confessed. "Not just what happened, but why it happened.
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"Hold on," one fan in the back muttered. "Is he talking about Sam or himself?"
It is hard to tell sometimes, isn’t it? And that’s precisely what makes Padalecki’s portrayal so darn compelling.
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