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It's hard to believe, but it's been five years since Jane Villanueva's happily ever after unfolded on Jane the Virgin. July 31 marked the fifth anniversary of the series finale, prompting the show's stars to reflect on its 100 episodes and sparking fans' hopes for a potential return to the telenovela world.
Justin Baldoni shared a carousel of photos from the CW series, including a behind-the-scenes shot from the final episode where Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Baldoni) finally got married after years of a will-they-won't-they romance. "Can't believe it's been five years since we wrapped #janethevirgin. I'm still blown away by all the love and support we continue to receive. It always brings me joy to hear how much this show has meant to so many," Baldoni, 40, wrote in the caption. The post featured a wedding scene photo with Yael Groblas (Petra), Jaime Camil (Rogelio), and a group selfie with cast members including Andrea Navedo (Xiomara) and Ivonne Coll (Alba). Baldoni teased fans with a playful hint about the show's villain, saying, "But I've been thinking...what if Sin Rostro isn't really dead after all? 🤪"
Rodriguez, 40, shared Baldoni's post on her Instagram Stories, expressing, "I miss this life." Navedo, who played Jane's mom Xiomara, also posted a tribute, thanking Baldoni for the "beautiful reminder" of the anniversary and reminiscing about the show as her "home away from home."
The final episode, which aired on July 31, 2019, was an emotional conclusion to the beloved series, which had been nominated for four Golden Globes and earned Rodriguez her first win in 2015. Reflecting on the show's impact, Rodriguez wrote on Instagram about the "five years of love, laughter, growth, pain, surprises, deaths, new births, and a s--- ton of memories." She expressed gratitude to showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and the cast, whom she called her family.
Groblas, 40, remembered the finale as "a blur of tears and hugs and laughter and very strong feelings," praising the cast for creating magic together. As the show wrapped up, Baldoni shared a heartfelt post with the same group photo, feeling "sentimental" and full of gratitude for the journey and the family they had become.
