Childhood and Education Journey of Rachel Bilson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 17, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Rachel Bilson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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'.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 25, 1981: Rachel Bilson's birth

On August 25, 1981, Rachel Sarah Bilson was born in California. She is an American actress.

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1981: Death of George Bilson

In 1981, Rachel Bilson's British great-grandfather, George Bilson, who worked for RKO Pictures, passed away.

2003: Start of relationship with Adam Brody

In 2003, Rachel Bilson began dating Adam Brody, her co-star on The O.C.

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2004: Death of Hattie Bilson

In 2004, Rachel Bilson's great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, who was a screenwriter, passed away.

2006: End of relationship with Adam Brody

In 2006, Rachel Bilson's relationship with Adam Brody, her co-star on The O.C., came to an end.

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2007: Beginning of relationship with Hayden Christensen

In 2007, Rachel Bilson began a relationship with actor Hayden Christensen, with whom she had co-starred in the film Jumper.

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January 2008: Seen with Hayden Christensen

By January 2008, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen had been seen and photographed together around Los Angeles for almost a year, without confirming a relationship.

February 2009: Appearing with engagement ring

In February 2009, Rachel Bilson appeared publicly with what seemed to be an engagement ring, though no official announcement was made.

May 2009: Home Burglary

In May 2009, much of Rachel Bilson's fashion collection was lost when her home was burglarized.

August 2010: Calling off engagement

In August 2010, Rachel Bilson's representative confirmed there had been an engagement that had since been called off, giving no other details.

October 2014: Birth of daughter

In October 2014, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen had a daughter.

November 2014: Supporting No Kids Policy

In November 2014, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen announced that they were supporters of the No Kids Policy, a celebrity coalition which seeks to prevent children of celebrities from being photographed without parental consent.