'Oh, here's the pretty boy' - Jensen Ackles gets candid about ‘Horrible’ experience on Dark Angel

'I was picked on by the lead' - Ackles' Rough Start on Dark Angel's Second Season

“Oh, here’s the pretty boy that network brought in for some more window dressing because that’s what we all need.” That's how Jensen Ackles described his initial treatment on the set of "Dark Angel," particularly from co-star Jessica Alba, as reported by Cosmopolitan.

Ackles didn't mince words when recounting the first days on the set: “I was the new kid on the block, and I was picked on by the lead,” he told Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum, adding that it was “the worst kind of bickering a brother and sister could do.”

But it wasn't all bad blood. Ackles attributed Alba's behavior to the enormous pressure she was under, noting that her young age and a stressful relationship were contributing factors.

'I love Jess' - Ackles and Alba Find Common Ground

Despite their tumultuous beginning, Ackles and Alba eventually developed a better understanding. “I chose to fight fire with fire”, Ackles said, hinting at how they began to get along. “I love Jess, which I know kind of contradicts what I just said.”

The transformation in their relationship paints a complex picture of life on a high-pressure set. It's a world where first impressions are often misunderstood, and where the strain of carrying a successful show can sometimes lead to unexpected tensions.

Jessica Alba's Own Struggles on Dark Angel

Alba has also previously opened up about feeling objectified on the show, telling Marie Claire, “I felt like I was being objectified, and it made me uncomfortable.” This added layer of context gives depth to Ackles' account, shedding light on a set filled with expectations and misunderstandings.

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