Career Timeline of Rachel Bilson: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rachel Bilson made an impact.
Rachel Bilson is an American actress best known for her role as Summer Roberts in the television series The O.C.. She began her television career in 2003 and gained prominence with The O.C., which ran from 2003 to 2007. Bilson transitioned into film with roles in movies like The Last Kiss and Jumper. She later starred as Dr. Zoe Hart in the CW series Hart of Dixie (2011-2015). More recently, she has co-hosted podcasts, including 'Welcome to the OC, Bitches!' and 'Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen'.
1950: Great-grandmother's screenwriting credit
In 1950, Rachel Bilson's great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, received a screenwriting credit for Pal, Canine Detective.
August 2003: The O.C. Debut
In August 2003, The O.C., debuted, where Rachel Bilson was cast as Summer Roberts.
2003: Television Debut
In 2003, Rachel Bilson made her television debut and landed the role of Summer Roberts on The O.C.
2006: Film Debut in The Last Kiss
In 2006, Rachel Bilson made her film debut in The Last Kiss, a romantic comedy-drama also starring Zach Braff.
2006: Film Debut
In 2006, Rachel Bilson made her film debut in The Last Kiss.
2007: Approaching DKNY Jeans
In late 2007, Rachel Bilson approached DKNY Jeans with a view to design a clothing line with the fashion brand.
February 14, 2008: Release of Jumper
On February 14, 2008, the film Jumper, starring Rachel Bilson, was released.
July 2008: Release of Edie Rose advertising image
In July 2008, an advertising image was released featuring Rachel Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.
September 2008: Launch of Edie Rose collection
In September 2008, Rachel Bilson and DKNY Jeans launched the clothing line Edie Rose.
September 2008: Shooting Waiting for Forever
In September 2008, Rachel Bilson began shooting the indie romantic film Waiting for Forever, directed by James Keach.
2008: Starring in Jumper
In 2008, Rachel Bilson starred in the science-fiction-action film Jumper.
September 2009: Guest Judge on Project Runway
In September 2009, Rachel Bilson appeared as a celebrity guest judge in the third episode of Project Runway (season 6).
2011: Starring in Hart of Dixie
From 2011, Rachel Bilson starred as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW series Hart of Dixie.
2011: Launch of ShoeMint
In 2011, Rachel Bilson collaborated with Nicole Chavez and Steve Madden to launch the footwear destination ShoeMint.
2013: Designed a shirt for Invisible Children
In 2013, Rachel Bilson designed a shirt for Invisible Children.
May 7, 2015: Cancellation of Hart of Dixie
On May 7, 2015, The CW officially canceled the show Hart of Dixie, starring Rachel Bilson, after four seasons.
2015: End of Hart of Dixie
In 2015, Rachel Bilson's role as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW series Hart of Dixie came to an end.
2017: Joining the cast of Nashville
In 2017, Rachel Bilson joined the cast of CMT's Nashville, reuniting with her former The O.C. co-star Chris Carmack.
June 2018: Premiere of Take Two
In June 2018, Rachel Bilson starred in the ABC drama series Take Two which premiered.
November 21, 2018: Cancellation of Take Two
On November 21, 2018, ABC cancelled the series Take Two, starring Rachel Bilson, after one season.
2019: Stepping back from acting
In 2019, Rachel Bilson stepped back from acting.
April 2021: Co-hosting Welcome to the OC, Bitches!
From April 2021, Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke co-hosted the podcast Welcome to the OC, Bitches!.
April 2021: Beginning of Welcome to the OC, Bitches! podcast
From April 2021, Rachel Bilson and her former The O.C. co-star Melinda Clarke hosted a podcast titled Welcome to the OC, Bitches!.
May 2022: Launch of Broad Ideas podcast
In May 2022, Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen launched a podcast called Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen.
2022: Co-hosting Broad Ideas
Since 2022, Rachel Bilson has co-hosted the weekly podcast Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen.
August 2023: End of Welcome to the OC, Bitches! podcast
In August 2023, Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke's podcast Welcome to the OC, Bitches! came to an end.
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