Joshua and Mackenzie Ackles revealed: Meet Jensen Ackles' siblings
Jensen Ackles and his siblings, Joshua and Mackenzie Ackles, grew up together in Dallas, Texas. While he chose to follow in his dad's footsteps as an actor, his brother and sister chose quieter lives. Jensen, who is now a father of three, considers family to be more important and told People in 2025.
When I go home, I'm home. I'm not Jensen the actor. I'm Jensen, the husband, the dad, the friend, the brother, the son. I think having that stability in my personal life has really given me a good grounding.
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Key takeaways
- Joshua Ackles is the eldest of the siblings, followed by Jensen and Mackenzie Ackles.
- Their younger sister, Mackenzie, had a minor role in the CW sci-fi series Supernatural alongside Jensen before she left show business.
- Jensen is actively involved in Down Syndrome advocacy around Texas to support his son and others with the genetic condition.
Jensen Ackles' profile summary
Full name | Jensen Ross Ackles |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | March 1, 1978 |
Age | 48 years old (as of June 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Place of birth | Dallas, Texas, United States of America |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed English, German, Scottish, and Irish |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.86 m/186 cm) |
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Green |
Mother | Donna Joan Schaffer |
Father | Alan Roger Ackles |
Siblings | Joshua Ackles Mackenzie Ackles |
Marital status | Married |
Spouse | Danneel Ackles (2010 to date) |
Children | Justice Ackles Zeppelin Ackles Arrow Ackles |
Education | Apollo Junior High School Lloyd V. Berkner High School |
Profession | Actor, musician |
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Who are Jensen Ackles' siblings?
Supernatural actor Jensen Ackles is the middle of three children born to Alan Roger Ackles and Donna Joan Shaffer, who have been married since 1971. Alan is an actor with roles in Supernatural, Dallas, Prison Break, and Devour. Jensen said during DallasCon 2012 that he learned about the industry's unpredictability from his dad.
I grew up with my father in the industry, and I know that the years fluctuate. Some years are good years, some years are bad years. And it's hard to have that uncertainty kind of constant in your life.
Jensen and his siblings, including his older brother Joshua and his younger sister Mackenzie, were born and raised in Dallas, Texas. The siblings live relatively private lives compared to the Smallville actor.
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Joshua 'Josh' Ackles
- Full name: Joshua Ackles
- Date of birth: December 19, 1974
- Age: 51 years old (as of June 2026)
- Occupation: Philanthropist
- Social media: X (Twitter)
Joshua is three years older than his brother, Jensen Ackles. The Texas native is married to Ali Bitros Ackles, an educational diagnostician with a degree from the University of North Texas, according to her Facebook profile.
Ali Bitros and Joshua have three sons, including their youngest Levi, who was born with Down Syndrome. In 2020, Ali revealed that their son Lincoln had been diagnosed with ADHD after struggling in school. Josh and his family live in Sachse, Texas, which is about 26 miles from his hometown of Dallas.
Joshua Ackles' Down Syndrome advocacy
Joshua and his wife, Ali, are dedicated advocates for people living with Down Syndrome. The couple provide awareness to end misconceptions about the genetic condition through Team Levi. In a February 2021 Facebook post, Ali Ackles wrote in support of Daniel's law, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
Did you know that 16 out of 50 states do not prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their disability when seeking an organ transplant? Texas is one of those states. That means that if Levi ever needed an organ transplant, he could be denied because he has Down Syndrome.
Team Levi holds regular fundraising events, including the annual Dallas Buddy Walk. The funds are directed to the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas to offer education programs and support thousands of families in North Texas.
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The Ackles brothers have a close bond, as seen from their occasional online interactions. In December 2015, Jensen uploaded a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of him with Joshua and their dad, Alan Ackles, at a Dallas Cowboys game to celebrate Joshua's birthday. His brother also posted with the caption:
Thanks for the bday wishes. Had a blast at the Cowboys game last night w dad, bro, and BIL. What a bday present!
Jensen is also a doting uncle to Joshua and Ali's three sons. The actor dedicated a 2015 episode of his hit science fiction show, Supernatural, to his nephew Levi and later wrote on X:
"Lil' Levi's" gas station. A little shout-out to my nephew. Love ya, buddy.
Mackenzie Ackles
- Full name: Mackenzie Joan Ackles
- Date of birth: June 26, 1985
- Age: 40 years old (as of June 2026)
Mackenzie Ackles is seven years younger than her big brother, Jensen Ackles. She was an extra in two episodes of CW's Supernatural series, including season 2, episode 3 (Bloodlust) in 2006 and season 7, episode 6 (Slash Fiction) in 2011.
Mackenzie, who does not have an IMDb profile or Wikipedia page, did not pursue acting beyond her Supernatural appearance. She is also not active on social media. The Texas native is reportedly married to Jeremy Stauffer, and they have three children.
Why did Jensen Ackles walk off the set of The Boys?
Jensen Ackles joined Prime Video's superhero series The Boys in season 3 as Soldier Boy. The actor reportedly walked off the set mid-take in season 5 because he was not prepared for the scene. Ackles said during a convention appearance in October 2025 that he had rehearsed, but things were altered right before the cameras started rolling.
And I walked in, and it was, 'Dear God,' and I just walked back out... I was like, 'I'm sorry, I wasn't prepared for that'. And I don't think anybody else will be either.
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FAQs
- How old is Mackenzie Ackles? Mackenzie Ackles' age is 40 years old as of June 2026. She was born on June 26, 1985.
- How old is Joshua Ackles? Josh is 51 years old as of June 2026. The Texas native was born on December 19, 1974.
- What episodes of Supernatural is Mackenzie Ackles in? Jensen Ackles' younger sister was an extra in two episodes of Supernatural. She appeared in season 2, episode 3 (Bloodlust) and season 7, episode 6 (Slash Fiction).
- Does Jensen Ackles have a twin? The Boys actor does not have a twin. Jensen Ackles has an older brother, Joshua Ackles, and a younger sister, Mackenzie Ackles.
- Who is Ali Bitros Ackles? Ali is a Texas-based educational diagnostician and Down Syndrome advocate. She is married to Jensen Ackles' older brother, Joshua Ackles.
- Who are Jensen Ackles' parents? Jensen's parents are actor Alan Roger Ackels and Donna Joan Shaffer. He worked with his father, Alan, on the Supernatural series and the 2005 horror movie Devour.
- Who is Jensen Ackles' wife? Jensen married actress and model Danneel Ackles in May 2010. Danneel is known for her role as Rachel Gatina on One Tree Hill, Shannon McBaib on One Life to Live, and Vanessa Fanning in the Harold & Kumar film franchise.
- How old are Jensen's children? He has three children. His firstborn, daughter Justice Jay 'JJ' Ackles, was born on May 30, 2013 (13 years old as of June 2026). They welcomed their fraternal twins, Zeppelin Bram Ackles and Arrow Rhodes Ackles, on December 2, 2016 (9 years old).
Conclusion
Jensen Ackles' siblings, Joshua and Mackenzie Ackles, have continued to live outside the Hollywood limelight. The trio had a close bond growing up in Texas, where they have maintained their roots. As devoted parents, they are also raising the next generation of the expanding Ackles family.
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