History of Rachel Bilson in Timeline

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

1950: Great-grandmother's screenwriting credit

In 1950, Rachel Bilson's great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, received a screenwriting credit for Pal, Canine Detective.

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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.

August 2003: The O.C. Debut

In August 2003, The O.C., debuted, where Rachel Bilson was cast as Summer Roberts.

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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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2003: Television Debut

In 2003, Rachel Bilson made her television debut and landed the role of Summer Roberts 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.

2005: Teen Choice Awards and Maxim Recognition

At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, Rachel Bilson won three awards and in 2005, Maxim magazine named her sixth in their annual "Hot 100 List".

2005: FHM Magazine ranking

In 2005, the US edition of FHM Magazine ranked Rachel Bilson 77th in the 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.

2006: Maxim Recognition

In 2006, Maxim magazine awarded Rachel Bilson #14 in their annual "Hot 100 List".

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.

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2006: Film Debut

In 2006, Rachel Bilson made her film debut in The Last Kiss.

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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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2006: FHM Magazine ranking and People magazine

In 2006, the UK edition of FHM Magazine named Rachel Bilson 28th in the 100 Sexiest Women in the World list, and she was named one of People magazine's "World's Most Beautiful People".

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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2007: Approaching DKNY Jeans

In late 2007, Rachel Bilson approached DKNY Jeans with a view to design a clothing line with the fashion brand.

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 14, 2008: Release of Jumper

On February 14, 2008, the film Jumper, starring Rachel Bilson, was released.

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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.

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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.

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).

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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.

2011: Starring in Hart of Dixie

From 2011, Rachel Bilson starred as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW series Hart of Dixie.

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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.

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.