Rachel Bilson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rachel Bilson
Bilson in 2017
Born	Rachel Sarah Bilson (1981-08-25) August 25, 1981 (age 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	Grossmont College
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1997–present
Partner(s)	Adam Brody (2003–2006) Hayden Christensen (2007–2017)
Children	1
Parent(s)	Danny Bilson (father)
Relatives	Bruce Bilson (grandfather)

Rachel Sarah Bilson (born August 25, 1981) is an American actress. She grew up in a family connected to the entertainment industry. Rachel first appeared on television in 2003. She became well-known for playing Summer Roberts in the TV show The O.C.

Rachel Bilson also starred in movies like The Last Kiss (2006) and the science-fiction action film Jumper (2008). From 2011 to 2015, she played Dr. Zoe Hart in Hart of Dixie, another popular TV series.

Early Life and Family

Rachel Bilson was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Janice Stango, is a therapist, and her father, Danny Bilson, is a writer, director, and producer. Rachel has an older half-brother and two younger half-sisters. Her mother is Italian-American, and her father is Jewish. Rachel has shared that she grew up in a home that celebrated both Christian and Jewish traditions.

Rachel's family has a long history in show business. Her grandfather, Bruce Bilson, is a producer and director. Her British great-grandfather, George Bilson, worked for RKO Pictures, managing the movie trailer department. Her great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, was a screenwriter.

Acting Career Highlights

Bilson in 2006

Rachel Bilson attended Grossmont College and decided to pursue acting, following her father's advice. She started by appearing in several commercials for brands like Subway and Pepto-Bismol.

Her first TV acting roles were in 2003, with appearances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Soon after, she was cast in The O.C., which started in August 2003. Her character, Summer Roberts, was originally meant for only a few episodes. However, she became a main character because viewers loved her and her storyline with Seth Cohen, played by Adam Brody.

Rachel won several awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. These included "Choice TV Actress (Drama)" and "Best Onscreen TV Chemistry" with Adam Brody. She was also recognized by People magazine as one of the "World's Most Beautiful People" in 2006.

Movies and Other TV Roles

Rachel Bilson made her movie debut in 2006 with The Last Kiss, a romantic comedy-drama. She played a college student in the film. In 2008, she starred in the action movie Jumper.

She also appeared in a few episodes of Chuck, a comedy series created by The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz. Rachel was also in the movie New York, I Love You and the 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother.

From 2011 to 2015, Rachel had the main role in Hart of Dixie on The CW network. After four seasons, the show ended. In 2017, she joined the cast of Nashville, where she worked again with her former The O.C. co-star Chris Carmack. In 2018, Rachel starred in the ABC drama series Take Two, which ran for one season.

Podcasts

..... On this podcast, they re-watch and talk about episodes of The O.C. with special guests, including other actors and creators from the show.

In May 2022, Rachel launched another podcast with her friend Olivia Allen, called Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson. In each episode, they interview people from the entertainment industry in a relaxed chat format. Guests have included Kristen Bell and Zooey Deschanel.

Fashion and Style

Rachel Bilson is known for her interest in fashion. She describes her style as "vintage" and looks to people like Kate Moss for inspiration.

In 2007, Rachel worked with DKNY Jeans to create her own clothing line called Edie Rose. The collection was launched in September 2008. Her goal was to make fashionable clothes that were affordable for young women, with most items priced under $100.

In 2011, Rachel also teamed up with her stylist, Nicole Chavez, and shoe company Steve Madden to create ShoeMint. This was an online shopping experience for customized shoes. In 2013, she designed a shirt to support Invisible Children, a charity organization.

Personal Life

Rachel Bilson dated her The O.C. co-star Adam Brody from 2003 to 2006.

In 2007, Rachel started a relationship with actor Hayden Christensen, whom she met while filming Jumper. They had a daughter in October 2014. Rachel and Hayden separated in September 2017.

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen both support the No Kids Policy. This is a group of celebrities who want to prevent children of famous people from being photographed without their parents' permission.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music video

See also

In Spanish: Rachel Bilson para niños